The Lamar Cardinals (10-15) will try to put an end to their eight-game skid when they meet the McNeese State Cowboys (6-17) at Burton Coliseum. Action begins at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 20.
The Cowboys are hoping to rebound after their 79-76 loss to Southeastern Louisiana in their last matchup. Jamaya Burr was the team’s leading scorer with 21 points. The Cardinals, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their close 79-78 loss against Houston Baptist in their last game. Lamar lost despite the best efforts of Kevin Booze, who recorded his first double-double of the season with 17 points and 11 assists.
Lamar may control the offensive boards in this matchup, as they place 25th in the nation in OR% at 36.4%. On the other hand, McNeese State ranks 321st in the nation on the defensive glass with a DR% of 66.4%.
Notes
In its last game, Lamar lost by a margin of one point. McNeese State is 3-5 in games decided by a margin of three points or less. Lamar has a 0-3 record in close games.
The McNeese State Cowboys average a field goal percentage of 40.2% this season. The Lamar Cardinals have a subpar record of 4-13 when opponents have a FG% of 40.2% or greater.
The McNeese State Cowboys rank lower for their field goal percentage (331st) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (317th), but the Lamar Cardinals have a better FG% ranking (273rd) than eFG% ranking (290th).
McNeese State ranks 69th in blocks per game with 4.4 and Lamar ranks 99th with 4.1 blocks per game.
When it comes to offensive rebounds, Lamar ranks sixth. McNeese State ranks 195th in defensive rebounds.
McNeese State has forced an average turnover percentage of 16.2% this season. Lamar has a poor 5-13 record when its TO% is 16.2% or higher.
