The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will be at CSU Fieldhouse to face off against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in a Big South matchup. Action begins at 5:30 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 23.
The Buccaneers come into this game on a high note after barely hanging on to beat Presbyterian 73-72 on Wednesday. Aaron Wheeler played a key role, recording his second double-double of the season with 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Chanticleers are coming off a 71-68 win against High Point on Saturday. Elijah Wilson shot 7 for 10 and led in scoring with 21 points.
Over the last five games, Wheeler has really been playing well for the Buccaneers. During that stretch, he has averaged 16.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.6 blocks, and 0.6 three-pointers.
Notes
Coastal Carolina won its last game by a three-point margin. In games decided by a margin of three points or less, Charleston Southern is 3-1. Coastal Carolina is 2-2 in close games this season.
Charleston Southern averages 71.4 possessions per game, scoring 1.044 points on each possession. While Coastal Carolina averages fewer possessions per game with 68.4, they score more points per possession with 1.103.
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers average an effective field goal percentage of 53.3% this season. The Charleston Southern Buccaneers have an underachieving record of 3-6 when opponents have an eFG% of 53.3% or greater.
On average, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers attempt 27.0 three point field goals per game and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers attempt 21.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Charleston Southern has a poor record of 5-10, while Coastal Carolina is 6-4.
Charleston Southern ranks 267th in offensive rebounds, while Coastal Carolina ranks 63rd in defensive rebounds.
Charleston Southern averages a forced turnover rate of 17.8% this season. Coastal Carolina has a 5-6 record when it suffers a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this.
