The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (10-16) will travel to Al Lawson Center to challenge the Florida A&M Rattlers (7-17) in their home finale. Action begins at 6:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 20.
The Rattlers are hoping to rebound after their 79-74 loss to North Carolina Central in their last matchup. Malcolm Bernard was the team’s leading scorer with 16 points. The Wildcats, meanwhile, are coming off an 83-77 win against North Carolina A&T in their last game. LaRon Smith claimed his sixth double-double of the season with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Bernard has taken his game to another level over the last five games for the Rattlers. During that stretch, he has averaged 17.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.0 steals.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Wildcats winning the first matchup 88-56. Mario Moody had a stellar game with 25 points, seven rebounds, one block, and one three-pointer.
Notes
The Florida A&M Rattlers average 71.7 possessions per game and .910 points per possession, while the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats earn fewer possessions (69.4) but more points per possession (1.028).
The Florida A&M Rattlers average an effective field goal percentage of 45.8% this season. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have an abysmal record of 1-14 when opponents have an eFG% of 45.8% or greater.
On average, Florida A&M attempts 18.0 three pointers and Bethune-Cookman attempts 24.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, both have losing records. The Florida A&M Rattlers are 2-9 while the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are 7-15.
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats rank 40th in offensive rebounds. The Florida A&M Rattlers rank 233rd in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Florida A&M has forced an average turnover percentage of 20.5% this season. Bethune-Cookman has a subpar 3-7 record when its TO% is 20.5% or higher.
