RALEIGH, N.C. - The Coppin St. Eagles seem to be in a never-ending free fall after suffering their 11th consecutive loss at the hands of the NC State Wolfpack.
The game, which ended with a score of 66 to 56 in favor of NC State, has the Coppin St. Eagles wondering what could have been if they had capitalized on some crucial moments throughout the game.
Coach Ronnie Mitchell's team headed into the game against NC State, having been defeated in all their previous games this season. With the absence of crucial star players due to injury, Coppin St.'s struggles this season come as no surprise.
NC State's win against Coppin St. brings their season record to one that could potentially catapult them to post-season play. But for Coppin St., this is a wake-up call that their team desperately needs some type of jolt to turn their season around.
The Coppin St. Eagles 0-11 record to start the season can be attributed to several factors, including poor coaching or lack of team unity.
Another factor that might be seen as an excuse for the Coppin St. Eagles abysmal record could be attributed to their financial hardships in acquiring top recruits to carry the load on the field of play.
As their losses pile up, Coppin St. needs to figure out the answer before the writing is on the wall.
Maybe they need to reevaluate their coaching staff, assess the needs of their recruits, and look at ways to secure more financing through sponsorships or donor engagement.
After Monday's 10-point loss to NC State, there are now serious concerns over whether they can get back on track in time to salvage anything out of what has been an otherwise embarrassing season so far for the team and their fans.
Time is of the essence for Coppin St., and their hopes will not remain alive if they continue losing.
This is undisputed proof that it is now or never for the team, with decisions about the team's future looming.