This matchup between the Eastern Illinois Panthers and North Carolina Central Eagles will take place at Cox Pavilion. Action starts at 8:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
The Eagles fell to Southern 68-63 on Monday. Patrick Cole finished with 19 points to lead the game. The Panthers are coming off an 80-68 loss to Omaha on Monday. Trae Anderson had a team-high 15 points.
Notes
North Carolina Central has an average field goal percentage of 40.3%. Eastern Illinois is an abysmal 1-7 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The North Carolina Central Eagles rank higher based on their field goal percentage (312th) than their effective field goal percentage (327th). The Eastern Illinois Panthers rank higher based on their effective field goal percentage (293rd) than their field goal percentage (305th).
North Carolina Central, the 75th-ranked team in rebounding, register an average of 39.9 rebounds per game. Eastern Illinois does worse, ranked 315th with 33.2.
The North Carolina Central Eagles average 6.5 steals per game. When giving up 6 or more steals, the Eastern Illinois Panthers have an underachieving record (1-7) this season.
