The Green Bay Phoenix will travel to Jones Convocation Center to take on the Chicago State Cougars. Action begins at 8:05 pm ET on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
The Cougars are hoping to rebound after their 80-62 loss to New Mexico State on Saturday. Trayvon Palmer had a solid performance, recording 11 points, seven rebounds, and two steals for Chicago State. The Phoenix, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 85-70 loss against Valparaiso on Saturday. Charles Cooper led the game in scoring with 22 points.
The attacking Green Bay offense may see plenty of chances from the free throw line in this one. It ranks 24th in the nation at getting to the stripe (FTA rate of 44.1), while Chicago State gets whistled quite a bit (giving up a 299th-ranked FTA rate of 42.1).
Notes
Green Bay beats Chicago State in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Phoenix average 78.4 possessions and 1.064 points per possession, while the Cougars average 73.1 possessions with .956 points per possession.
The Green Bay Phoenix average an effective field goal percentage of 48.5% this season. The Chicago State Cougars are a winless 0-13 when opponents have an eFG% of 48.5% or greater.
On average, the Chicago State Cougars attempt 24.0 three point field goals per game and the Green Bay Phoenix attempt 18.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; Chicago State is 3-14 and Green Bay is 3-5.
Chicago State ranks 29th in offensive rebounding. Green Bay ranks 168th in defensive rebounding.
The Chicago State Cougars average 8.4 steals per game, ranked 23rd in the nation. The Green Bay Phoenix are an even 2-2 when they allow at least 8 steals.
