LSU's 'Baltimore Barbie' Angel Reese Triumphs in Hometown Game Against Coppin State

The game, a rare marquee home game for Coppin State, draws a sellout crowd and serves as more than just a basketball match, providing a financial boost for the historically Black college.

LSU's Angel Reese, nicknamed 'Baltimore Barbie', returned to her hometown Baltimore for a game against Coppin State, where she scored 26 points leading to an 80-48 victory for LSU.
The game was a rare marquee home game for Coppin State, a historically Black college, and was about 'much more than basketball', according to Reese.
The game was a sellout, with a crowd of 4,100, marking the first sellout at PEC Arena for a Coppin State sporting event since the venue opened in 2009.
For Coppin State, the game was an opportunity to test themselves against the defending champions and also a financial opportunity for the school.
LSU coach Kim Mulkey said the team tries to play in the home areas of her players and has plans for future games at Grambling and possibly Southern.