The Citadel Bulldogs (10-19) look to end their seven-game losing streak when they compete against the UNC Greensboro Spartans (12-17) at Greensboro Coliseum. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 25 and will air on ES3.
The Spartans beat Chattanooga 79-64 the last time they played. RJ White was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 11-for-12 shooting. The Bulldogs are coming off a 102-97 loss at the hands of Western Carolina in their last outing. Quinton Marshall had a team-high 22 points.
Over the last five games, Diante Baldwin has been playing at a high level for the Spartans. During that stretch, he has averaged 17.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.6 three-pointers.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Spartans won the first game 102-95. Kayel Locke was a standout player in the game, producing 30 points, eight rebounds, one assist, two steals, and three three-pointers.
Notes
Citadel beats UNC Greensboro in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Bulldogs average 82.0 possessions and 1.063 points per possession, while the Spartans average 68.6 possessions with 1.060 points per possession.
UNC Greensboro has an average effective field goal percentage of 52.0%. Citadel is an abysmal 3-17 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, the UNC Greensboro Spartans attempt 23.0 three point field goals per game and the Citadel Bulldogs attempt 35.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; UNC Greensboro is 9-16 and Citadel is 10-19.
The Citadel Bulldogs rank 77th in offensive rebounds. The UNC Greensboro Spartans rank 235th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
UNC Greensboro has forced an average turnover percentage of 17.6% this season. Citadel has a poor 5-8 record when its TO% is 17.6% or higher.
