The Chicago State Cougars (3-8) look to end their seven-game losing streak when they compete against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-5) at Williams Arena. The game gets underway at 8:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Dec. 16 and will air on ES3.
The Golden Gophers lost a tough one against Oklahoma State 62-60 on Saturday. Jordan Murphy recorded 11 points and 12 rebounds, earning his third double-double of the year. The Cougars, meanwhile, are coming off a deflating 77-35 loss at the hands of Northwestern on Sunday. Devon Friend had a team-high 12 points.
Murphy has been playing at a high level as of late for the Golden Gophers, averaging 14.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.8 blocks over the last five games.
Notes
The Chicago State Cougars average 75.3 possessions per game and .981 points per possession. The Minnesota Golden Gophers earn fewer possessions with 69.6, but they score more points with 1.075.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers average an effective field goal percentage of 48.1% this season. The Chicago State Cougars are a winless 0-7 when opponents have an eFG% of 48.1% or greater.
On average, the Minnesota Golden Gophers attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the Chicago State Cougars attempt 23.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Minnesota is 4-3, while Chicago State has a losing record of 2-6.
The Chicago State Cougars rank 48th in offensive rebounds. The Minnesota Golden Gophers rank 179th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Minnesota has forced an average turnover percentage of 18.0% this season. Chicago State has a subpar 2-7 record when its TO% is 18.0% or higher.
