Courtesy of Coppin State Athletic Communications


BALTIMORE – Headlined by four games to be played in PEC Arena, including perennial powerhouse Maryland on Dec. 21, the Coppin State women's basketball team announced its 13-game non-conference slate for the 2021-22 season on Friday morning.
 
The Eagles open their season at La Salle on Nov. 9 before hosting William & Mary on Thursday, Nov. 11. Coppin will finish out the month at Rhode Island (Nov. 14) and East Carolina (Nov. 23) before welcoming Saint Francis (Pa.) to PEC Arena on Nov. 28.
 
As December rolls around, the Eagles will travel for four straight games at Marshall (Dec. 4), Pittsburgh (Dec. 7), Saint Peter's (Dec. 11) and Georgetown (Dec. 13), before hosting head coach Laura Harper's alma mater, Maryland, on Dec. 21.

The Eagles close out the calendar year at George Mason (Dec. 28) and Richmond (Dec. 29).
 
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.
 
Coppin is led by a pair of All-MEAC selections in Aliyah Lawson and Jalynda Salley. Lawson, who finished second in the MEAC in scoring (14.5 ppg), was named to the second team while Salley, who led the Eagles in rebounds (8.8 rpg) and blocks (18), was named to the third team.
 
Season tickets for all Coppin State women's basketball games are on sale now. For more information, visit coppinstatesports.com.