The Wichita State Shockers (2-2) and Alabama Crimson Tide (2-2) will be playing at HP Field House for this game. The game gets underway at 12:00 pm ET on Friday, Nov. 27 and will air on ES3.
The Shockers lost a close one to USC 72-69 on Thursday. Ron Baker was the game’s high scorer with 25 points. The Crimson Tide, meanwhile, are coming off an ugly 64-45 loss against Xavier on Thursday. Justin Coleman had a good shooting night, leading the team with 10 points.
Notes
The Alabama Crimson Tide have the nation’s top defense, with a defensive rating of 103.7. The Wichita State Shockers have an offensive rating of 109.2 (ranked 145th).
The Alabama Crimson Tide average 73.3 possessions per game and .938 points per possession. The Wichita State Shockers earn fewer possessions with 68.7, but they score more points with 1.092.
The Wichita State Shockers average an effective field goal percentage of 46.6% this season. The Alabama Crimson Tide have split their games this season (1-1) when opponents have an eFG% of 46.6% or greater.
On average, the Wichita State Shockers attempt 24.0 three point field goals per game and the Alabama Crimson Tide attempt 22.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing 1-2 records.
Wichita State ranks 70th in offensive rebounding. Alabama ranks 229th in defensive rebounding.
Ranked first, Wichita State averages a forced turnover percentage of 23.7% this season. When the Alabama Crimson Tide suffer a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this, the team is winless with a 0-2 record.
