The Central Arkansas Bears will be at Lakefront Arena to take on the New Orleans Privateers in a Southland matchup. The game gets underway at 8:00 pm ET on Monday, Jan. 25.
The Privateers got blown out by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 97-76 on Saturday. Erik Thomas recorded 16 points and 15 rebounds, earning his second double-double of the year. The Bears, meanwhile, are coming off a 94-83 win over Nicholls on Saturday. Derreck Brooks shot 11 for 16 and led in scoring with 29 points.
Over the last five games, Brooks and Jordan Howard have been on a tear for the Bears. During that stretch, Brooks has averaged 17.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.4 steals, 1.2 blocks, and 1.8 three-pointers. Not to be outdone, Howard has put up 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 4.2 three-pointers.
It could be a sloppy game for the Central Arkansas offense, which ranks 302nd in the nation in ball security (TO% of 20.7%). It’ll be facing the gambling New Orleans defense, which forces the 17th-most turnovers in the nation (23.2%).
Notes
New Orleans lost its last game by a 21-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Central Arkansas is 0-6. New Orleans is 2-5 in blowouts this season.
The New Orleans Privateers average a field goal percentage of 40.2% this season. The Central Arkansas Bears have a subpar record of 2-12 when opponents have a FG% of 40.2% or greater.
The New Orleans Privateers and the Central Arkansas Bears both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. New Orleans is 335th and 323rd in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Central Arkansas ranks 276th and 253rd in these categories.
New Orleans is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to offensive rebounds, ranking 23rd. Central Arkansas ranks just 242nd in defensive rebounds.
Ranked 17th, New Orleans averages a forced turnover percentage of 23.2% this season. When the Central Arkansas Bears suffer a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this, the team is winless with a 0-5 record.
