Coppin State stayed competitive early but couldn’t overcome Tennessee’s pressure in a 98-60 loss at PEC Arena. The Eagles shot slightly better from the field, but 29 turnovers and a major rebounding deficit helped the Lady Vols pull away.

By the Numbers
  • Tennessee won 98-60.
  • Coppin shot 39.6% from the field; Tennessee shot 39.0%.
  • Tennessee outrebounded Coppin 50-36 and forced 29 turnovers.
  • The Lady Vols made 13 3-pointers and 25 of 30 free throws (83.3%).
  • Anya George led Coppin with 13 points; Jayleen Jones added 12.
Yes, But

Coppin’s shooting edge and early resilience offered bright spots, but Tennessee’s rebounding, pressure and scoring off turnovers proved decisive. The Lady Vols scored 32 points off turnovers and added 14 second-chance points.

State of Play
  • Coppin fell to 1-1; Tennessee improved to 2-0.
  • The Eagles trailed by 15 at halftime, then Tennessee opened the third quarter with 13 straight points.
What’s Next

Coppin travels to face Central Connecticut State on Monday, Nov. 9, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. on NEC Front Row.

Bottom Line

Coppin showed it could compete early, but limiting turnovers and matching Tennessee’s physicality will be essential to turning close stretches into a full-game threat.