The UNC Wilmington Seahawks (16-5) look to extend their seven-game winning streak when they match up with the Hofstra Pride (16-6) at Mack Sports Complex. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 4.
The Pride beat Drexel 70-64 in their last game. Juan’ya Green had 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists for Hofstra. The Seahawks, meanwhile, are coming off a 65-55 win over Charleston in their last outing. Chris Flemmings led the game in scoring with 25 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
Over the last five games, Rokas Gustys and Green have played well for the Pride. During that stretch, Gustys has averaged 20.0 points, 16.4 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.2 steals, and 1.2 blocks. Not to be outdone, Green has put up 19.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 2.0 steals, and 2.4 three-pointers. Flemmings has also been on a tear in the same span, averaging 21.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steal, 1.0 block, and 2.8 three-pointers while leading the Seahawks.
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The Hofstra Pride rank 68th for their offensive rating of 111.3. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks have a defensive rating of 98.3 (ranked 83rd).
UNC Wilmington beats Hofstra in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Seahawks average 73.0 possessions and 1.123 points per possession, while the Pride average 71.9 possessions with 1.113 points per possession.
Hofstra has an average effective field goal percentage of 51.4%. UNC Wilmington is a winning 4-2 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
The Hofstra Pride average 24.0 three point attempts per game, and the UNC Wilmington Seahawks attempt 21.0 per game. When going for at least 20 three pointers in a game this season, both teams have winning records; Hofstra is 12-5 and UNC Wilmington is 10-3.
Hofstra ranks 47th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.32, while UNC Wilmington ranks 88th with an A/TO of 1.20.
Hofstra ranks 41st in rebounds per game with 40.0 and UNC Wilmington ranks 64th with 39.0 rebounds per game.
Hofstra ranks 53rd in defensive rebounding. When it comes to offensive rebounds, UNC Wilmington ranks 83rd.
Opponents have had an average turnover percentage of 17.7% when playing Hofstra this season. UNC Wilmington is undefeated (5-0) when its TO% is 17.7% or higher.
