Patriot League foes will lock horns when the Boston University Terriers (10-10) challenge the Bucknell Bison (9-9) at Case Gym. Action begins at 1:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 23.
The Terriers are hoping to rebound after their 85-78 loss to Colgate on Wednesday. Despite the loss, Nathan Dieudonne earned his third double-double this season with 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Bison, meanwhile, are coming off a 67-58 win against Loyola Maryland on Wednesday. Zach Thomas had a good game for Bucknell, registering 11 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks.
Notes
Ranked 84th, the Bucknell Bison have an offensive rating of 110.5. The Boston University Terriers rank 234th with a defensive rating of just 105.1.
Boston University has an average field goal percentage of 45.4%. Bucknell is a subpar 2-6 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
On average, the Boston University Terriers attempt 22.0 three point field goals per game and the Bucknell Bison attempt 18.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Boston University has a 6-8 record and Bucknell has a 5-4 record.
The Boston University Terriers make an average of 6.2 steals per game. The Bucknell Bison are 7-6 when they allow 6 or more steals.
