The Houston Cougars welcome the Nicholls Colonels to Hofheinz Pavilion. Action begins at 2:00 pm ET on Monday, Dec. 28 and can be seen on ES3.
The Cougars enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Wyoming 94-89 in their last matchup. Damyean Dotson played a pivotal role, recording his fourth double-double of the season with 21 points and 14 rebounds. The Colonels, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 83-74 loss against Canisius in their last game. Liam Thomas had a good game for Nicholls, registering 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Dotson has taken his game to another level over the last five games for the Cougars. During that stretch, he has averaged 14.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.8 three-pointers.
The Cougars could have their way today, as their productive offense faces off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. They currently rank 13th in offensive efficiency while Nicholls ranks 308th in defensive efficiency.
Notes
The Nicholls Colonels average 73.4 possessions per game and .935 points per possession. The Houston Cougars earn fewer possessions with 70.4, but they score more points with 1.205.
The Nicholls Colonels average an effective field goal percentage of 46.1% this season. The Houston Cougars have a formidable 6-2 record in games where opponents have an eFG% of 46.1% or greater.
On average, Houston attempts 21.0 three pointers and Nicholls attempts 23.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Houston Cougars have a superb 6-1 record while the Nicholls Colonels have a poor 3-7 record.
Houston, the 94th-ranked team in blocked shots, records an average of 4.3 per game. Nicholls does worse, ranked 263rd with 2.6.
Houston ranks 43rd in offensive rebounding. Nicholls ranks 303rd in defensive rebounding.
Houston has forced an average turnover percentage of 19.9% this season. Nicholls has a losing 1-3 record when its TO% is 19.9% or higher.
