BALTIMORE — Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena. The only hint of disappointment came when Staley was told that LSU drew even more fans at Coppin State back in 2023.

Joyce Edwards had 26 points and five steals, and No. 2 South Carolina beat Coppin State 90-48. The Gamecocks made the trip to Baltimore after the Eagles played at South Carolina last season.

A few days later, Staley gave an update saying the Gamecocks' schedule had been completed and gave a shoutout to HBCUs. Although she didn't reveal it was Coppin State at the time, South Carolina hosted the Eagles on Nov. 14, 2024.

South Carolina women's basketball is playing Coppin State in a rare road game on Jan. 18, here's why the Gamecocks are traveling for the game.

According to the indictment, a group of defendants recruited a Coppin State player to underperform and influence the outcome of a March 2024 game.

A Maryland HBCU is named in a newly unsealed indictment of 20 men involved in an alleged NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme.