The Coppin State Eagles men's basketball team represents Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The school's team currently competes in the NCAA Division I in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
History The Eagles began play during the 1964-65 season. They joined the NAIA for the 1967-68 season, and won the NAIA National Championship in 1976. They moved up to the NCAA Division I level prior to the 1985-86 season.
Postseason results NCAA tournament results The Eagles have appeared in the NCAA tournament four times. Their combined record is 1–4. The 1996–97 team was only the third 15 seed to beat a 2 seed in the tournament. The 2007–08 Coppin State team was the first program with 20 losses to play in the NCAA tournament.
1990 #15 First Round #2 Syracuse L 48–70 1993 #15 First Round #2 Cincinnati L 66–93 1997 #15 First RoundSecond Round #2 South Carolina#10 Texas W 78–65L 81–82 2008 #16 Opening Round #16 Mount St. Mary's L 60–69
NAIA tournament results The Eagles have appeared in the NAIA Tournament one time. Their record is 5–0, winning the National Championship in 1976.
1976 First RoundSecond RoundQuarterfinalsSemifinalsNational Championship DowlingWisconsin–ParksideTexas SouthernMarymountHenderson State W 78–55W 68–67W 88–77W 82–81W 96–91
NIT results The Eagles have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) two times. Their combined record is 1–2.
1991 First Round SW Missouri State L 47–57 1995 First RoundSecond Round Saint Joseph'sSouth Florida W 75–68L 59–75
Notable former players Michael Norwood (PBL Buffalo Stampede) (2009–2010) Joe Pace (NBA Washington Bullets) (1976–1978) Larry Stewart (NBA Washington Bullets) (1991–1995)
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