George Mason (6-0) vs. Coppin State (3-3)
WHEN: Sunday, 1 p.m.
WHERE: Physical Education Complex Arena; Baltimore, Md.
2022-23 RECORDS: Patriots (16-15, 8-8 Atlantic 10), Eagles (8-22, 5-9 MEAC)
SERIES RECORD: Mason leads, 7-0
LAST MEETING: Mason defeated Coppin State, 59-51, on Dec. 17, 2022 in Fairfax, Va.
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FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason women's basketball team will continue its' road trip this Sunday when it travels to Baltimore to take on the Eagles of Coppin State.
The Patriots and Eagles will play for the second-straight year and for the eighth time in program history on Sunday. Not only is Mason looking to remain unbeaten on the season, but it will also look to remain undefeated against Coppin State as Mason is 7-0 against the Baltimore natives. Last year, the Patriots won at home, 59-51.
Both teams picked up notable wins this past week. Mason beat American, 72-62, to move to 6-0 and mark the best start in program history. Meanwhile, Coppin State went on the road and beat Pittsburgh, 61-56, for its' first Power 5 victory in program history.
PATRIOT POINTS
- Sonia Smith continued an individual streak of her own, posting her sixth double-figure scoring performance with a season-high 18 points. She also set season-highs in rebounds (8), assists (6) and steals (2). Her 13.8 points per game rank her 11th in the Atlantic 10
- For the third time this season, five players scored in double-figures. Joining Smith was Kennedy Harris (12), Ta'Viyanna Habib (11), Nekhu Mitchell (11) and Paula Suarez (10). Mitchell and Suarez both registered season-bests as Suarez hit a season-high three 3's.
- Joining Smith in the top-25 of the Atlantic 10 for field goal percentage is Habib and Kennedy
- Mitchell and Jazmyn Doster led the way on defense as both tallied career-high steal totals, with three and four, respectively
- As a team, Mason ranks second in points per game (78.7), point margin (16.8) and steals per game (10.83)
- The Patriots also lead the conference in rebounding, with 42.7 per game, and in turnover margin at 7.00
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
Coppin State enters Sunday's game on a two-game win streak with wins over Florida International and common opponent Pittsburgh. The Eagles also hold a convincing win over Saint Francis after opening the season with two losses at the hands of La Salle and Campbell. A loss to Syracuse holds the Eagles at 3-3 this season.
Three Eagles lead the way on offense with double-figure scoring averages, led by Faith Blackstone with 16.3. She plays a team-high 31.7 minutes and also leads the team with six blocks and nine made three-pointers. She is also second on the team with 4.8 rebounds per game. Laila Lawrence (14.8) and Angel Jones (12.8) also average double-figure scoring.
Lawrence also leads the team with an impressive 9.3 rebounds per game and has tallied four double-doubles this year. Mossi Staples leads the team with 13 assists and is second with 11 steals, while Tiffany Hammond leads with 12 steals.
UP NEXT
The Patriots will be back in action next Sunday, Dec. 3, at the University of Maryland. Tip-off with the Terrapins is set for 1 p.m. at the XFINITY Center.
