The Chicago State Cougars (4-23) are currently on a 14-game losing streak and will take on the Utah Valley Wolverines (10-15) at UCCU Events Center. The game starts at 9:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 18.
The Wolverines got blown out by Cal State Bakersfield 91-69 the last time they played. Jaden Jackson was the game’s high scorer, finishing with 20 points. The Cougars are coming off a 69-55 loss to New Mexico State in their last outing. Trayvon Palmer had a good shooting night, leading the team with 13 points.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Wolverines won the first game 82-76. In the loss, Palmer had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Notes
In its last game, Utah Valley lost by a margin of 22 points. Chicago State is 2-11 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Utah Valley has a 4-6 record in blowouts.
Chicago State has an average field goal percentage of 38.3%. Utah Valley is a subpar 7-14 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
On average, Utah Valley attempts 23.0 three pointers and Chicago State attempts 23.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Utah Valley Wolverines have an 8-12 record while the Chicago State Cougars have a subpar 3-18 record.
The Chicago State Cougars average 8.1 steals per game, ranked 23rd in the nation. The Utah Valley Wolverines have a 4-6 record when they give up at least 8 steals.
