The Incarnate Word Cardinals (6-7) head to New Orleans to take on the Privateers (5-8) in what should be a fast-paced game. Action begins at 8:00 pm ET on Monday, Jan. 11.
The Privateers are hoping to rebound after their 73-70 loss to Sam Houston State on Saturday. Kevin Hill had a solid performance, recording nine points, seven rebounds, and two blocks for New Orleans. The Cardinals, meanwhile, are coming off a 70-56 win against Northwestern State on Saturday. Shawn Johnson led the game in scoring by accounting for 19 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
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Incarnate Word beats New Orleans in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Cardinals average 73.8 possessions and 1.017 points per possession, while the Privateers average 73.6 possessions with .992 points per possession.
New Orleans has an average effective field goal percentage of 45.2%. Incarnate Word is a subpar 3-6 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
New Orleans attempts an average of 15.0 three pointers per game and Incarnate Word attempts 22.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the New Orleans Privateers are even at 1-1 while the Incarnate Word Cardinals have a 5-6 record.
Incarnate Word ranks 81st in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.23. New Orleans is ranked lower at 263rd with an A/TO of .91.
The New Orleans Privateers average 9.4 steals per game, ranked 10th in the nation. The Incarnate Word Cardinals are an even 1-1 when they allow at least 9 steals.
