Preview: Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at Coppin State Eagles BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Two men’s basketball teams seeking momentum will meet Saturday when the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks visit the Coppin State Eagles in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference matchup. The game, scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026, at the Coppin State Physical Education Complex, features teams with a combined 14-39 overall record. The visiting Hawks enter at 8-19, while the home Eagles are 6-20. Coppin State arrives with a rare surge of confidence, having won three consecutive games. The Eagles’ streak includes a 59-57 road victory at South Carolina State on Monday, led by 12 points from guard Hussain Williams. Williams has been a key contributor during the run, averaging 12.0 points over the last three contests. Conversely, Maryland-Eastern Shore looks to snap a six-game losing skid. The Hawks’ last win was a 70-67 home triumph over these same Eagles on Jan. 17. In their most recent outing, a 70-66 home loss to Norfolk State on Monday, guard Dorion Staples scored 19 points. Staples has been a bright spot, averaging 16.8 points over his last five games prior to a quiet 3-point performance at Howard on Feb. 14. The January meeting between these teams was decided by a single possession, indicating another close contest is likely. Coppin State will aim to leverage its recent defensive success after holding its last three opponents under 60 points. Maryland-Eastern Shore will need to find consistent scoring beyond Staples to end its slide and complete a season sweep. The game is a crucial conference fixture as both programs look to improve their positioning before the MEAC tournament next month.