Peter Oduro Shines Despite Coppin State’s Loss to Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Despite a strong performance by Peter Oduro, who tallied a game-high 15 points, the Coppin State men’s basketball team fell to Penn State, 99-51, on Saturday afternoon at Bryce Jordan Center. With the loss, the Eagles dropped to 0-12 on the season, while the Nittany Lions improved to 9-2 overall. HBCU Original was on-site to cover the action.

Key Performances

• Peter Oduro: Led all scorers with 15 points, shooting an impressive 7-of-9 from the floor, including a three-pointer. He connected on his first six field-goal attempts.
• Jonathan Dunn and Toby Nnadozie: Scored 10 points each, joining Oduro in double figures.
• Camaren Sparrow: Added seven points and recorded two steals alongside Nnadozie.
• Julius Ellerbe III: Dominated the boards with a game-high eight rebounds and contributed five assists.

Penn State outperformed Coppin State in several key areas, shooting 56.7% from the field compared to Coppin’s 35.5% and holding a 45-28 advantage in rebounds. The Eagles’ 15 assists marked their highest total since their March 2, 2023, matchup against Morgan State, with contributions from Cam’Ron Brown (four assists) and Sparrow (three assists).

Game Recap

The Nittany Lions opened the game with a 6-0 run before Oduro got the Eagles on the board with a jumper at the 18:39 mark. After Penn State converted a three-point play, Nnadozie answered with another jumper, but the home team responded with a 20-0 surge to take control of the game.

Oduro’s efficient scoring continued as he knocked down two more field goals, and Nnadozie connected on a three-pointer with 5:40 left in the first half. However, Penn State maintained its dominance, entering halftime with a commanding 52-21 lead.

The Nittany Lions extended their advantage in the second half, with the final score representing their largest lead of the game.

Up Next

Coppin State will look to regroup as they continue to seek their first win of the season. HBCU Original remains dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of HBCU athletics.