The Rider Broncs (9-14) visit the Niagara Purple Eagles (6-17) in what should be a low-scoring game. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Friday, Feb. 5.
The Purple Eagles are hoping to rebound after their 82-68 loss to Quinnipiac in their last matchup. Matt Scott was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points. The Broncs, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 65-57 loss against Manhattan in their last game. Teddy Okereafor had a team-high 19 points.
Over the last five games, Scott has taken his game to another level for the Purple Eagles, averaging 25.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.8 steals, and 1.4 three-pointers.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Niagara ranks 285th in possessions per game (67.2), while Rider is 309th (66.4).
Notes
Niagara averages 67.2 possessions per game, scoring .950 points on each possession. While Rider averages fewer possessions per game with 66.4, they score more points per possession with 1.013.
The Niagara Purple Eagles average an effective field goal percentage of 45.4% this season. The Rider Broncs have a poor record of 5-10 when opponents have an eFG% of 45.4% or greater.
On average, the Niagara Purple Eagles attempt 18.0 three point field goals per game and the Rider Broncs attempt 19.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Niagara is winless (0-8), while Rider is 5-4.
On average, Rider makes 5.7 steals per game. Niagara is a losing 6-10 when it allows at least 5 steals.
