The Kansas State Wildcats (6-1) look to extend their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Coppin State Eagles (2-6). Action starts at 8:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Dec. 9 and can be seen on EFC and ES3.
The Wildcats come into this game hoping to repeat their last performance, edging Georgia 68-66 in their last matchup. Dean Wade was the team’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting. The Eagles, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their demoralizing 88-56 loss against Norfolk State in their last game. Christian Kessee stood out for Coppin State, registering eight points, two rebounds, and one steal.
Notes
The Kansas State Wildcats have a defensive rating of 93.5 (ranked 57th), while the Coppin State Eagles have an offensive rating of 96.3 (ranked 298th).
Coppin State has an average field goal percentage of 38.9%. Kansas State is a winning 4-1 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The Kansas State Wildcats and the Coppin State Eagles both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. Kansas State is 266th and 237th in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Coppin State ranks 335th and 327th in these categories.
Kansas State ranks 90th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.23. Coppin State is ranked lower at 332nd with an A/TO of .70.
When it comes to offensive rebounds, Coppin State ranks 25th. Kansas State ranks 220th in defensive rebounds.
Opponents have had an average turnover percentage of 21.4% when playing Coppin State this season. Kansas State is undefeated this season (1-0) when its TO% is 21.4% or higher.
