The nation’s top team will be on the road when the Navy Midshipmen (3-2) head to Greensboro Coliseum to square off against the UNC Greensboro Spartans (2-1). Action gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Friday, Nov. 27.
The Spartans are hoping for a better outcome after their 65-54 loss to UCF in their last game. Marvin Smith finished with 15 points to lead the team. The Midshipmen are coming off a 75-54 win against UMBC in their last game. Kendall Knorr was the game’s top scorer, accounting for 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
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The Navy Midshipmen have the nation’s top defense, with a defensive rating of 93.5. The UNC Greensboro Spartans have an offensive rating of 111.6 (ranked 106th).
On average, UNC Greensboro has 66.0 possessions per game and scores 1.116 points on each possession. Navy has both fewer possessions (62.2) and scores fewer points during those possessions (1.020).
UNC Greensboro averages an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. Navy has not won a game this season when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage (0-1).
UNC Greensboro attempts an average of 24.0 three pointers per game and Navy attempts 14.0 on average. When the teams attempt at least 20 three pointers, the UNC Greensboro Spartans have an even 1-1 record while the Navy Midshipmen are undefeated with a 1-0 record.
The Navy Midshipmen rank 59th in offensive rebounds. The UNC Greensboro Spartans rank 147th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
UNC Greensboro is one of the best in the country in forcing turnovers, with opponents averaging a TO% of 17.7% (ranked first). Navy is an even 2-2 SU when it has a TO% of 17.7% or greater.
