The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (14-15) will travel to Pete Mathews Coliseum to challenge the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-21) in their home finale. Action begins at 8:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 25.
The Gamecocks are hoping to rebound after their 61-46 loss to Tennessee State in their last matchup. Jared Hamilton was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points. The Colonels, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 86-78 loss against Belmont in their last game. Javontae Hawkins played well for Eastern Kentucky, recording 19 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks.
Hawkins has been hot for the Colonels, averaging 22.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.0 steal, 1.0 block, and 2.8 three-pointers over the past five games.
When examining eFG%, the Colonels appear to have a noticeable advantage on the offensive side. They’re ranked seventh in the nation in that category at 56.6%, while the suspect defense of Jacksonville State ranks only 279th in eFG% defense as opponents are hitting 51.7%.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Colonels winning the first matchup 91-88. Jeremy Watson put up 26 points and 14 rebounds.
Notes
Ranked 70th, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels have an offensive rating of 111.1. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks rank 295th with a defensive rating of just 109.0.
Eastern Kentucky has an average field goal percentage of 49.2% (ranked ninth). Jacksonville State is a poor 3-8 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
On average, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks attempt 22.0 three point field goals per game and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels attempt 21.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Jacksonville State has a poor record of 6-16, while Eastern Kentucky is 11-8.
On average, Eastern Kentucky makes 7.2 steals per game. Jacksonville State is an abysmal 1-5 when it allows at least 7 steals.
