A defensive battle can be expected from the North Texas Mean Green (3-7) and Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-12) when two of the nation’s top scoring defenses battle it out at The Super Pit. The game gets underway at 12:30 pm ET on Thursday, Dec. 17.
The Mean Green easily got past Nicholls 78-60 on Monday. Deckie Johnson had 17 points, six rebounds, and three steals for North Texas. The Delta Devils are coming off an awful 78-48 loss at the hands of Northwestern on Tuesday. Kylan Phillips stood out for Mississippi Valley State, posting eight points, three assists, and two steals.
Notes
The North Texas Mean Green average 73.9 possessions and 1.049 points per possession in games this season. The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils average fewer possessions with 73.6, as well as fewer points per possession with .853.
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils average an effective field goal percentage of 40.3% this season. The North Texas Mean Green have a subpar record of 2-7 when opponents have an eFG% of 40.3% or greater.
The North Texas Mean Green attempt 18.0 three pointers per game this season, while the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils attempt 18.0. When they register 20 or more three point attempts in a game, North Texas has a losing record at 1-2 while Mississippi Valley State is winless (0-4).
Mississippi Valley State has forced an average turnover percentage of 18.4% this season. North Texas has a subpar 1-7 record when its TO% is 18.4% or higher.
