Mid-Eastern foes will collide when the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (5-16) challenge the Florida A&M Rattlers (6-13) at William P Hytche Athletic Center. Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Monday, Jan. 25.
The Hawks enter this game hoping for similar success after edging Bethune-Cookman 74-72 on Saturday. Dominique Elliott was a key piece, recording his fourth double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Rattlers, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 70-66 loss against Coppin State on Monday. Malcolm Bernard had a game-high 16 points.
Bernard has been hot over the last five games for the Rattlers, averaging 16.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks.
Notes
The Florida A&M Rattlers average 71.3 possessions per game and .891 points per possession. The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks earn fewer possessions with 67.4, but they score more points with .969.
The Florida A&M Rattlers average an effective field goal percentage of 44.1% this season. The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks have a subpar record of 4-14 when opponents have an eFG% of 44.1% or greater.
On average, Maryland Eastern Shore makes 6.0 steals per game. Florida A&M is an abysmal 2-12 when it gives up at least 6 steals.
