Patriot League foes will collide when the Boston University Terriers (17-12) challenge the Army Black Knights (17-11) at Case Gym. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
The Terriers are hoping to rebound after their 80-59 loss to Bucknell on Sunday. Nick Havener had a solid performance, putting up five points, five rebounds, and four steals for Boston University. The Black Knights, meanwhile, are coming off an 80-78 win against Navy on Saturday. Kevin Ferguson claimed his 10th double-double of the season with 22 points and 19 rebounds.
Ferguson has been hot for the Black Knights, averaging 21.6 points, 14.4 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 1.0 steal, and 1.2 blocks over the past five games.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Terriers winning the first matchup 76-67. Nathan Dieudonne finished with 17 points and 18 rebounds.
Notes
Boston University lost its last game by a 21-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Army is 4-1. Boston University is 4-3 in blowouts this season.
With 69.3 possessions and 1.056 points per possession, the Boston University Terriers perform worse on both metrics than the Army Black Knights. Army averages 73.8 possessions and 1.067 points per possession.
The Boston University Terriers average an effective field goal percentage of 52.7% this season. The Army Black Knights have a poor record of 3-6 when opponents have an eFG% of 52.7% or greater.
On average, the Boston University Terriers attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the Army Black Knights attempt 26.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Boston University has an 8-9 record and Army has a 12-11 record.
The Army Black Knights average 40.6 rebounds per game and are ranked 22nd. The Boston University Terriers average 35.9 rebounds per game, ranked 195th.
Boston University ranks 78th in defensive rebounding. When it comes to offensive rebounds, Army ranks 55th.
Boston University averages a forced turnover rate of 17.3% this season. Army has a 10-7 record when it suffers a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this.
