This matchup between the Drexel Dragons and UNC Asheville Bulldogs will take place at Alaska Airlines Center. The game gets underway at 12:00 am ET on Friday, Nov. 27 and can be seen on CCS.
The Bulldogs are hoping for a better outcome after their 75-47 loss to Texas A&M the last time they played. Dwayne Sutton put in a solid effort despite the loss for UNC Asheville, recording 14 points and 12 rebounds to earn his first double-double of the season. The Dragons, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 82-74 loss against Monmouth in their last game. Kazembe Abif scored 12 points and recorded 13 rebounds earning his first double-double of the season.
Notes
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs have the nation’s top defense, with a defensive rating of 107.9. The Drexel Dragons have an offensive rating of 106.5 (ranked 173rd).
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs average a field goal percentage of 44.6% this season. The Drexel Dragons are a winless 0-3 when opponents have a FG% of 44.6% or greater.
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs and the Drexel Dragons both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. UNC Asheville is 184th and 157th in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Drexel ranks 103rd and 88th in these categories.
UNC Asheville ranks 84th in offensive rebounding. Drexel ranks 309th in defensive rebounding.
UNC Asheville is one of the top teams in forced turnovers, with opponents averaging a TO% of 13.2% (ranked first). Drexel is winless this season (0-3 SU) when its TO% reaches 13.2% or greater.
