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Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU vs. Big Ten Matchup Set for HOF Series in Baltimore
Coppin State University, a proud HBCU located in Baltimore, will tip off its 2025–26 men's basketball season with a high-profile showdown against Big Ten contender, the University of Maryland. The game is set for November 3 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore as part of the prestigious Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (HOF) Series, organizers announced Wednesday. This exciting matchup marks the Hall of Fame's return to Charm City after its successful debut in 2024. Hosted in partnership with Position Sports, the event showcases top-tier college basketball programs in premier non-conference games across the country. Maryland currently leads the all-time series 2–1. However, Coppin State fans still remember the Eagles' dominant 70–53 victory in the first meeting in 1989. That game featured none other than current Coppin State head coach Larry Stewart, who was a standout forward at the time. Since then, the Terrapins have claimed victories in 2022 and 2023. The upcoming contest offers Coppin State a chance to even the series and make a national statement. "It's a great opportunity for our program and institution to be part of the HOF Series in Baltimore to kick off the season," said Stewart. "We're excited to play a top-tier program like Maryland. I expect a packed house full of Eagle and Terrapin fans, plus the great sports fans of Baltimore." The 2025 Hall of Fame Series will feature a doubleheader of regional matchups. Alongside Coppin State vs. Maryland, Towson will face off against Loyola Maryland. Details on game times, tickets, and broadcast coverage will be released soon. Melissa Meacham-Grossman, President of Position Sports, emphasized the importance of the event. "Returning to Baltimore shows the growing excitement around the HOF Series and the region's deep love for college basketball," she said. For Coppin State and other HBCU programs, participating in events like the Hall of Fame Series is more than just a game-it's a chance to elevate their visibility and competitiveness on a national stage. Facing a Big Ten opponent in their home city adds to the significance. Fans can sign up now for presale access at with more updates to come. The post HBCU vs. Big Ten Matchup Set for HOF Series in Baltimore appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
CBS News
06-05-2025
- CBS News
Former Coppin State University police officer pleads guilty to forcibly touching teen girl
A former Coppin State University Police officer pleaded guilty last week to a sex offense after forcibly touching a teen while the officer was on duty, according to the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. Court records show former officer Jamar Brockington offered to drive a 16-year-old girl from the university's Baltimore campus to her home on January 1, 2025. Once inside his patrol car, Brockington started making sexual advances toward the girl. Court records show this led to three instances of unlawful physical contact. When the girl got home, she told someone about the abuse, and it was reported to Baltimore Police. Video from the campus showed two of the three instances of contact, according to court records. Brockington turned himself in on January 10 and was held without bond for two months before being released on house arrest. He pleaded guilty to misconduct and a sex offense. He was ultimately sentenced to 110 days served and three years of probation. Brockington has also been ordered to register as a sex offender for up to 15 years. "Offenses like this are intolerable and inexcusable in any circumstances, but even more so where a police officer, whose very job it is to protect our youth from predatory behavior like this, is the one who commits the crime," said State's Attorney Ivan Bates. "He not only assaulted this teen, but he violated the public's trust." According to our partners at The Baltimore Banner, Brockington was a 17-year veteran on the force. He is no longer working for the university, court officials said. Brockington's attorney said the former officer is a married father of three who is taking responsibility for his actions. During a court hearing, Brockington said he looked at the teen as his child, but "let her down," the Banner reported. Police-involved sex offenses in Maryland There have been several similar instances of police being involved in sex offenses in Maryland. In early April, retired Baltimore Police officer James Weems was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing children at his former wife's daycare. He drove the van for the daycare in Owings Mills. Weems' former wife was sentenced to four years in prison for shooting Weems after learning about the allegations. She testified against him during his trial. In March, a former Harford County Police detective was indicted on sexual exploitation charges. Ryan Christopher Hall, a former domestic violence detective, allegedly abused two children. He was arrested in October 2024 and charged with filming child pornography and sexual abuse. If convicted, he could face a minimum of 15 years in prison.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CareFirst gifts $6.2M to support Coppin State medical program
Coppin State University announced Wednesday that it received a $6.22 million investment from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to expand its health services and education. The investment, the largest philanthropic gift Coppin State has ever received, is aimed at renovating and expanding the university's health center, as well as building up its healthcare education and scholarship programs. One of these programs, the Carefirst scholarship program, will help train medical students through hands-on experience at Coppin State's health center. 'Our partnership with Coppin State responds to a critical need for a well-trained pool of healthcare professionals and greater access to quality care while strengthening a hub for transformative solutions,' said CareFirst president and CEO Brian D. Pieninck, in a news release. Pieninck noted that historically Black colleges and universities, like Coppin, 'receive 178 times less funding than Ivy League institutions, despite being engines of growth and innovation for communities of color.' 'This investment is about more than expanding services — it's about shifting the trajectory of our communities by improving opportunity and access,' he said in the release. Coppin State President Anthony L. Jenkins said the funding will help create jobs, build skills and improve health in the community, noting the two organizations' work on CareFirst's West Baltimore Workforce Development Program. 'This partnership is something special and an investment that will have a lasting impact on our students and the west side of Baltimore,' Jenkins said in the release. Have a news tip? Contact Mathew Schumer at mschumer@ 443-890-7423 and on X as @mmmschumer.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arizona State's Darrell Mosley named Coppin State women's basketball coach
Coppin State announced Monday afternoon that it has hired Arizona State assistant coach Darrell Mosley to lead the women's basketball program. Mosley has worked at the college level for 15 years and was the coach at Division II Lincoln (Pa.) for six years. Advertisement 'I am honored to join the Coppin State family and lead the women's basketball program into its next chapter,' Mosley said in a statement distributed by the university. 'I'm committed to building a culture of excellence both on and off the court that reflects the pride and spirit of Coppin State University. I would like to thank President Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, Director of Athletics Derek Carter, and the selection committee for entrusting me with this opportunity and I can't wait to get to work.' Mosley replaces Jermaine Woods, who was hired on April 4 by Norfolk State to helm his alma mater. In three seasons under Woods, the Eagles compiled a 39-55 overall record and a 21-21 mark in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Coppin State went to a league tournament semifinal in 2024 — its first since 2016. This past winter, it went 19-15, its most wins since the 2012 team won 20, earned a school-record 10 nonconference victories and qualified for its first postseason tournament since 2009. The Eagles defeated Colgate, 58-48, in the first round of the WNIT before falling to Cleveland State, 72-70, in the second round. Mosley's three years with the Sun Devils included the past two as associate head coach. This past season, he helped shooting guard Jalyn Brown, a Baltimore native and St. Frances graduate, and point guard Tyi Skinner received All-Big 12 honorable mention status. Advertisement In March 2023, Mosley was recognized on the Advancement of Blacks in Sports (ABIS) Women's Basketball Black Coaches Watch List. And in December, Mosley was one of 32 coaches nationwide selected to participate in the 2025 Women's Basketball Coaches Association's Next Generation Institute, an initiative for experienced assistants who aspire to become college head coaches. Born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania, Mosley played basketball at Delaware State from 2006 to 2008 and chipped in to the Hornets' march to a regular-season Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title and WNIT appearance in 2007. He then transferred to Lincoln for two more seasons and became the team's starting point guard and team captain. After graduating in 2010, Mosley remained with the Lions as an assistant coach on the men's basketball staff for five years. In 2014, Lincoln registered its first 20-win campaign as a Division II school and won the 2014 Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament title. A year later, Mosley made the switch to women's basketball as head coach and compiled 82 victories from 2015 to 2021 — the second-most in school history. He guided the program to three consecutive semifinals of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament and was named the league's Coach of the Year in 2020. Advertisement Mosley spent one year at Delaware, contributing to that school's run to the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament championship in 2022 and its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013. Have a news tip? Contact Edward Lee at eklee@ 410-332-6200 and Related Articles
Miami Herald
03-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU to replace SEC hire with new head coach
Norfolk State women's basketball is looking to keep its hold on the HBCU/MEAC basketball world and it appears to have its man to replace Larry Vickers Coppin State head coach Jermaine Woods is reportedly finalizing a deal that would have him replace Larry Vickers as the program's head coach. The news was first reported by Liv Antilla and confirmed to HBCU Gameday by a source. The Norfolk, VA native recently led Coppin State to a 19-15 record, ending its season in the second round of the WNIT. One of those wins was against Arizona went 30-40 in his first two seasons at CSU. In his first season as head coach, Woods guided the Eagles to non-conference wins Winthrop, Saint Peter's and St. Francis (Pa.) and a fifth seed in the MEAC Tournament. Mossi Staples and Jewel Watkins both earned Second Team All-Conference honors while Watkins was placed on the league's defensive team. In a victory over Delaware State, CSU set a then school-record with 12 3-pointers and the squad set a single-season record with 181 3-point field goals. During Woods' second season as head coach, Coppin State advanced to the MEAC Semifinals for the first time since 2016 and posted impressive non-conference road wins at FIU and Pittsburgh. The victory against the Panthers was CSU's first-ever against a Power Conference program. Earning the four seed in the MEAC Tournament, Laila Lawrence and Faith Blackstone earned major MEAC awards, 1st Team All-Conference accolades and BOXTOROW HBCU All-America honors. Angel Jones also picked up 2nd Team All-Conference recognition. Woods started his playing career at Belmont-Abbey before finishing out at Christopher Newport University where he was a D3 All-American. He started his coaching career at Virginia Tech before transitioning to Old Dominion and Wake Forest. He joined the Baltimore-based HBCU as associate head coach in 2020. Now he's returning back home to take charge of a program that won 30 games and is the three-time defending MEAC Tournament champion. Last month Woods got a taste of being back home during the MEAC Tournament. "I didn't sleep at all. I haven't been sleeping. Haven't eaten either. So I need to eat. I'm going to have a good meal today," Woods said during the MEAC Tournament. "People are feeding us good. We have nice, fancy restaurants every day, and people are taking care of us." In addition to to eating well, Jermaine Woods now has the task of keeping Norfolk State on top of the HBCU and MEAC hill and keeping it as one of the best mid-major programs in the country. The post HBCU to replace SEC hire with new head coach appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
