Courtesy of Coppin State Athletic Communications


BALTIMORE – Fresh off a MEAC Northern Division title, the Coppin State men's basketball program has announced its non-conference slate for the 2021-22 season. The Eagles open the season on Nov. 9 at Loyola Chicago, who advanced to the Sweet Sixteen last season, and host local rivals Loyola (Md.) on Nov. 17 and Towson on Dec. 11 as part of its early-season schedule.
 
Coppin will play five games in seven days to open the campaign, starting with the Ramblers on opening night before making the short trek crosstown to DePaul the following day. Two days later, the Eagles will head to Rider before another 24-hour turnaround at University of Connecticut.

The Eagles round out their five-game season opening road trip with UNC Greensboro on Nov. 15 before their home opener against the Greyhounds.
 
The Eagles will also make trips to Virginia (Nov. 19), East Carolina (Nov. 27), St. Bonaventure (Dec. 1), Cornell (Dec. 3), George Washington (Dec. 8), Drexel (Dec. 14), George Mason (Dec. 23) and Indiana State (Dec. 29) while Towson heads to PEC Arena on December 11. Coppin will take part in the Lake Erie Challenge MTE, which features road games at Cleveland State and Canisius on Nov. 22 and 24, respectively.
 
All game times and television schedules will be announced at a later date. MEAC play will open on Jan. 8 as Coppin will play a home-and-home series with the other seven conference programs.

The 2022 MEAC Basketball Tournament is scheduled for March 9-12 at Norfolk Scope Arena.

Season tickets are now on sale at www.coppinstatesports.com.
 
The Eagles will be led by the reigning MEAC Rookie of the Year Nendah Tarke, who was also a Third Team All-Conference selection. Also returning are guards Kyle Cardaci and Isaiah Gross, while Justin Steers and Reggie James return from injury.