The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (15-8) can extend a five-game home winning streak when they meet the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (8-14). Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
The Bulldogs enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Longwood 88-74 on Saturday. Dwayne Sutton was a key piece with 20 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. The Buccaneers, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 68-59 loss against Gardner-Webb on Saturday. Armel Potter had a game-high 17 points.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Bulldogs winning the first matchup 83-73. Sutton put up a double-double in the victory with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Notes
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs have a defensive rating of 95.4 (ranked 34th), while the Charleston Southern Buccaneers have an offensive rating of 102.5 (ranked 237th).
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs average a field goal percentage of 45.3% this season. The Charleston Southern Buccaneers have an abysmal record of 2-8 when opponents have a FG% of 45.3% or greater.
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs rank higher based on their field goal percentage (109th) than their effective field goal percentage (166th). The Charleston Southern Buccaneers rank higher based on their effective field goal percentage (105th) than their field goal percentage (211th).
UNC Asheville, the 80th-ranked team in rebounding, register an average of 38.6 rebounds per game. Charleston Southern does worse, ranked 264th with 34.9.
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs average 9.1 steals per game, ranked ninth in the nation. The Charleston Southern Buccaneers are an even 2-2 when they allow at least 9 steals.
