The South Carolina State Bulldogs (7-10) look to extend their five-game home winning streak when they take on the North Carolina A&T Aggies (5-12), who have dropped eight in a row on the road. The game gets underway at 7:30 pm ET on Monday, Jan. 11.
The Bulldogs beat North Carolina Central 91-75 on Saturday. Ed Stephens led all scorers on the team with 23 points on 7-for-12 shooting. The Aggies are coming off a 75-68 loss at the hands of Savannah State on Saturday. Ahmad Abdullah stood out for North Carolina A&T, posting 13 points, nine assists, and five rebounds.
Notes
The South Carolina State Bulldogs average 69.4 possessions and 1.042 points per possession in games this season. The North Carolina A&T Aggies average fewer possessions with 69.0, as well as fewer points per possession with .948.
South Carolina State has an average effective field goal percentage of 48.6%. North Carolina A&T is an abysmal 1-10 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, South Carolina State attempts 17.0 three pointers and North Carolina A&T attempts 18.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the South Carolina State Bulldogs are even at 3-3 while the North Carolina A&T Aggies have a losing 1-4 record.
North Carolina A&T has forced an average turnover rate of 18.1% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 18.1% or higher, South Carolina State is an even 3-3.
