Expect a low-scoring game when the Central Arkansas Bears (6-17) and McNeese State Cowboys (6-18) collide at Burton Coliseum. Action begins at 8:00 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 22.
The Cowboys are hoping to rebound after their 87-76 loss to Lamar on Saturday. Jamaya Burr was the team’s leading scorer with 20 points. The Bears, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their ugly 105-75 loss against Sam Houston State on Saturday. Jordan Howard led the team in scoring with 19 points.
Howard has been hot over the last five games for the Bears, averaging 22.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 3.0 three-pointers.
Notes
Central Arkansas lost its last game by a 30-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, McNeese State is 0-4. Central Arkansas is 1-7 in blowouts this season.
The McNeese State Cowboys average a field goal percentage of 40.3% this season. The Central Arkansas Bears have a subpar record of 3-15 when opponents have a FG% of 40.3% or greater.
The McNeese State Cowboys rank lower for their field goal percentage (326th) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (313th), but the Central Arkansas Bears have a better FG% ranking (138th) than eFG% ranking (168th).
McNeese State, the 69th-ranked team in blocked shots, records an average of 4.4 per game. Central Arkansas does worse, ranked 145th with 3.6.
On average, McNeese State makes 5.7 steals per game. Central Arkansas is an underachieving 4-15 when it gives up at least 5 steals.
