Expect a low-scoring game when the Kennesaw State Owls (9-18) and Stetson Hatters (9-18) face off at Edmunds Center. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 18 and can be seen on ES3.
The Hatters are hoping to rebound after their 85-83 loss to USC Upstate in their last matchup. Divine Myles was the team’s leading scorer with 21 points. The Owls, meanwhile, are coming off a 90-69 win against Jacksonville in their last game. Yonel Brown led the game in scoring by registering 27 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
Brown has upped his play for the Owls, averaging 21.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.8 three-pointers over the past five games.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Hatters winning the first matchup 84-79. Brown had a standout performance with 34 points, four rebounds, and six three-pointers in the loss.
Notes
In its last game, Kennesaw State won by a margin of 21 points. Stetson is 3-7 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Kennesaw State also has a 3-7 record in blowouts.
The Stetson Hatters average a field goal percentage of 44.7% this season. The Kennesaw State Owls have an abysmal record of 2-15 when opponents have a FG% of 44.7% or greater.
The Stetson Hatters rank lower for their field goal percentage (142nd) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (127th), but the Kennesaw State Owls have a better FG% ranking (148th) than eFG% ranking (206th).
Stetson ranks 72nd in assists, registering 15.1 per game. Kennesaw State performs worse at 243rd with 12.5 assists per game.
On average, Stetson makes 6.7 steals per game. Kennesaw State is a subpar 6-11 when it gives up at least 6 steals.
