Expect a fast-paced game when the Central Arkansas Bears (3-14) travel to Northwestern State to play the Demons (5-14). The game starts at 7:30 pm ET on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
The Demons beat Southeastern Louisiana 91-76 on Saturday. Ishmael Lane fueled the Demons, recording 17 points and 14 rebounds to notch his second double-double this season. The Bears, meanwhile, are coming off a 94-83 loss to New Orleans on Monday. Jordan Howard had a game-high 25 points.
Over the last five games, Derreck Brooks has been on fire for the Bears. During that stretch, he has averaged 18.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.6 steals, 1.6 blocks, and 2.0 three-pointers.
There should be plenty of transition action in this game. Northwestern State ranks 19th in the nation in possessions per game (74.0 possessions per game), while Central Arkansas is 17th (74.1).
Notes
The Central Arkansas Bears average 74.1 possessions per game and .974 points per possession. The Northwestern State Demons earn fewer possessions with 74.0, but they score more points with 1.050.
The Northwestern State Demons average an effective field goal percentage of 51.5% this season. The Central Arkansas Bears have a subpar record of 2-11 when opponents have an eFG% of 51.5% or greater.
On average, the Northwestern State Demons attempt 20.0 three point field goals per game and the Central Arkansas Bears attempt 18.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Northwestern State is 4-5, while Central Arkansas has an abysmal record of 1-5.
The Northwestern State Demons average 5.7 steals per game. When giving up 5 or more steals, the Central Arkansas Bears have a subpar record (2-14) this season.
