Navy defeats Coppin St 88-55
Navy Dominates Coppin St in Statement Win
In a thoroughly one-sided affair, Navy cruised to an 88-55 victory over visiting Coppin St at Alumni Hall on Saturday night. The home team's dominant performance was a statement win, showcasing the Midshipmen's depth and resilience.
The game began with Navy leading 36-24 at halftime, setting the tone for the rest of the contest. The hosts never looked back, extending their lead to as many as 33 points in the third quarter. Coppin St struggled to find its footing, managing just a handful of baskets in the first half and failing to close the gap.
Aidan Kehoe led Navy's charge, pouring in 22 points on an impressive 76.9% shooting performance. The sophomore forward also chipped in with 12 rebounds and two steals, further cementing his status as one of the conference's top players.
For Coppin St, Hussain Williams was the lone bright spot, scoring 13 points on 57.1% shooting from the field. The senior guard also dished out two assists and grabbed eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough to stem the tide against a Navy team that seemed to be in cruise control for most of the contest.
The advanced statistics told a similar story. Navy's efficient field goal percentage (51.0%) and free throw shooting (83.0%) were on full display, while Coppin St's struggles from beyond the arc (20.0%) and in the paint (44.4%) left them struggling to keep pace.
In a game that felt more like a showcase for Navy's depth than an actual competition, the Midshipmen's defense proved particularly potent. They held Coppin St to just 20 of 56 field goal attempts, limited their opponent to single-digit scores in the paint and on fast breaks.
The final score was never in doubt, but Navy's victory will still be remembered as a statement win in the conference. The hosts' performance serves as a reminder that they are among the top teams in the league, and Coppin St is still finding its footing after a slow start to the season.
Box Score Stats:
* Navy: 28/55 FG (51.0%), 20/33 2-PT FG (60.6%), 8/22 3-PT FG (36.0%), 24/29 FT (83.0%), 42 rebounds, 19 assists
* Coppin St: 20/56 FG (36.0%), 16/36 2-PT FG (44.4%), 4/20 3-PT FG (20.0%), 11/15 FT (73.0%), 26 rebounds, 7 assists