Expect a defensive struggle when the Utah Valley Wolverines (8-11) and Chicago State Cougars (4-18) square off at Jones Convocation Center. Action begins at 3:05 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 23.
The Cougars are hoping for a better outcome after their 90-65 loss to Grand Canyon on Thursday. Delundre Dixon had the best performance for the Cougars, contributing eight points, two steals, and two rebounds. The Wolverines, meanwhile, are coming off a 90-79 win against UMKC on Thursday. Konner Frey was the team’s top scorer, registering 21 points on 5-for-6 shooting.
Jaden Jackson and Marcel Davis have upped their production over the last five games for the Wolverines. Jackson has averaged 19.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.8 steals, and 3.0 three-pointers during that stretch, while Davis has put up 18.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.8 steals, and 2.0 three-pointers.
Notes
Chicago State lost its last game by a 25-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Utah Valley is 4-4. Chicago State is 2-10 in blowouts this season.
The Chicago State Cougars average a field goal percentage of 38.5% this season. The Utah Valley Wolverines have a subpar record of 5-10 when opponents have a FG% of 38.5% or greater.
The Chicago State Cougars and the Utah Valley Wolverines both rank higher in average effective field goal percentage when compared to their field goal percentages. Chicago State is 340th and 335th in the nation for FG% and eFG% respectively, while Utah Valley is 214th and 184th in these categories.
Chicago State is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to offensive rebounds, ranking 24th. Utah Valley ranks 43rd in defensive rebounds.
Chicago State has forced an average turnover percentage of 21.3% this season. Utah Valley has an underachieving 2-5 record when its TO% is 21.3% or higher.
