Coppin State hopes to end skid vs Drexel

Published Dec. 13, 2021 3:30 p.m. ET

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Coppin State (1-13) vs. Drexel (4-5)

John A Daskalakis Center, Philadelphia; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Coppin State looks to end its eight-game losing streak as it faces Drexel. Coppin State is looking to break its current eight-game losing streak. Drexel lost 73-56 at Abilene Christian in its most recent game.

SAVVY VETERANS: Both of these teams have leaned heavily on their seniors this year. James Butler, Camren Wynter and Melik Martin have collectively accounted for 53 percent of Drexel's scoring this season and 56 percent of the team's points over its last five games. For Coppin State, Tyree Corbett, Mike Hood and Justin Steers have combined to score 34 percent of the team's points this season, including 50 percent of all Eagles points over their last five.TERRIFIC TARKE: Nendah Tarke has connected on 30.9 percent of the 55 3-pointers he's attempted and has made 8 of 28 over his last five games. He's also converted 68 percent of his foul shots this season.

LONG-RANGE THREAT: Coppin State's Cardaci has attempted 73 3-pointers and connected on 26 percent of them, and is 8 for 24 over the last three games.

STREAK STATS: Coppin State has lost its last 12 road games, scoring 63.8 points, while allowing 80.3 per game.

DID YOU KNOW: Drexel has committed a turnover on just 16.7 percent of its possessions this season, which is the second-best rate among all CAA teams. The Dragons have turned the ball over only 11.8 times per game this season.

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