It will be a battle between Patriot League opponents when the Army Black Knights (12-7) welcome the Boston University Terriers (10-11) to Christl Arena. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
The Black Knights lost to Holy Cross 69-65 in their last game. Dylan Cox had a good game for Army, finishing with 10 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. The Terriers, meanwhile, are coming off a tough 74-71 loss at the hands of Bucknell in their last outing. Nathan Dieudonne had a solid game, recording his fourth double-double of the season with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Notes
Boston University lost its last game by a three-point margin. In games decided by a margin of three points or less, Army is 0-1. Boston University is 1-2 in close games this season.
The Army Black Knights average 74.2 possessions and 1.093 points per possession in games this season. The Boston University Terriers average fewer possessions with 69.5, as well as fewer points per possession with 1.046.
Army has an average effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. Boston University is a subpar 1-10 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, the Army Black Knights attempt 26.0 three point field goals per game and the Boston University Terriers attempt 22.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Army has a 9-7 record and Boston University has a 6-8 record.
Army ranks 89th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.21. Boston University is ranked lower at 199th with an A/TO of 1.01.
Army ranks 85th in offensive rebounding. Boston University ranks 163rd in defensive rebounding.
The Army Black Knights make an average of 5.7 steals per game. The Boston University Terriers are 8-11 when they allow 5 or more steals.
