A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Chattanooga Mocs (9-2) when they meet the Radford Highlanders (7-5). Action starts at 3:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
The Mocs were victorious over Kennesaw State 78-66 on Friday. With 21 points and 12 rebounds, Justin Tuoyo recorded his first double-double of the season. The Highlanders, meanwhile, are coming off a 69-67 win against UNC Wilmington on Saturday. Taj Owens had a good game, registering 16 points, three steals, and three assists.
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Ranked 74th, the Chattanooga Mocs have an offensive rating of 111.7. The Radford Highlanders rank 204th with a defensive rating of just 103.0.
The Radford Highlanders average 69.6 possessions per game and 1.011 points per possession. The Chattanooga Mocs earn fewer possessions with 69.3, but they score more points with 1.117.
The Radford Highlanders average an effective field goal percentage of 46.9% this season. The Chattanooga Mocs have an outstanding 5-1 record in games where opponents have an eFG% of 46.9% or greater.
On average, Chattanooga attempts 22.0 three pointers and Radford attempts 20.0. Both teams have exceptional records of 6-2 when they have 20 or more three point attempts.
Chattanooga ranks 81st in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.25. Radford is ranked lower at 296th with an A/TO of .83.
The Radford Highlanders rank 32nd in offensive rebounds. The Chattanooga Mocs rank 211th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
On average, Radford forces a turnover rate of 18.7%. When Chattanooga turns over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has a winning 5-2 record.
