The Florida A&M Rattlers (7-16) will travel to McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium to challenge the North Carolina Central Eagles (9-15) in their home finale. Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 15.
The Eagles enter this game hoping for similar success after dismantling Bethune-Cookman 90-66 on Saturday. Jeremiah Ingram played a pivotal role with 21 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. The Rattlers, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 75-68 loss against North Carolina A&T on Saturday. Francois Lewis had a good game for Florida A&M, accounting for 14 points, three rebounds, and two steals.
Malcolm Bernard has upped his play for the Rattlers, averaging 17.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.6 steals, and 0.8 blocks over the past five games.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Eagles winning the first matchup 81-63. Dante Holmes had a stellar game with 19 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two three-pointers.
Notes
In its last game, North Carolina Central won by a margin of 24 points. Florida A&M is 1-9 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. North Carolina Central has a 5-4 record in blowouts.
The North Carolina Central Eagles average a field goal percentage of 42.9% this season. The Florida A&M Rattlers have an underachieving record of 4-11 when opponents have a FG% of 42.9% or greater.
The North Carolina Central Eagles and the Florida A&M Rattlers both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. North Carolina Central is 260th and 238th in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Florida A&M ranks 331st and 327th in these categories.
North Carolina Central ranks 55th in offensive rebounding. Florida A&M ranks 202nd in defensive rebounding.
Florida A&M has forced an average turnover percentage of 20.3% this season. North Carolina Central is an even 5-5 when its TO% is 20.3% or higher.
