Coppin State’s Angel Jones led her team to a 74-68 victory over Arizona State with 23 points, setting the stage for an upcoming game against No. 16 North Carolina. The Eagles, with a 6-4 record, will face the 8-1 Tar Heels in Chapel Hill on Sunday at 2 p.m. North Carolina has an impressive 4-0 record in home games, averaging 73.3 points per game while outscoring opponents by 24.2 points. On the other hand, Coppin State is 3-3 on the road and has a perfect record in one-possession games at 2-0.
The game will feature an interesting matchup in terms of shooting efficiency, as North Carolina averages 8.2 made 3-pointers per game while Coppin State allows 6.8. However, Coppin State has a higher shooting percentage of 40.1% compared to North Carolina’s opponents shooting at 32.9%.
Key players to watch include North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby, averaging 11.9 points and 9.9 rebounds per game, and Coppin State’s Laila Lawrence, who is putting up impressive numbers with 18.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.4 steals per game.
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