The Boston University Terriers (16-11) will attempt to keep their six-game winning streak alive when they meet the Colgate Raiders (12-13) at Case Gym. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
The Terriers enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Loyola Maryland 73-65 on Saturday. Eric Fanning played a pivotal role, recording his second double-double of the season with 14 points and 15 rebounds. The Raiders, meanwhile, are coming off a 91-81 win against Bucknell on Saturday. Tom Rivard was the game’s top scorer, accounting for 24 points on 10-for-12 shooting.
Fanning has taken his game to another level over the last five games for the Terriers. During that stretch, he has averaged 17.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 1.2 three-pointers.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Raiders winning the first matchup 85-78. Austin Tillotson had a stellar game with 22 points, one rebound, four assists, two steals, and three three-pointers.
Notes
The Boston University Terriers average 69.2 possessions and 1.067 points per possession in games this season. The Colgate Raiders average fewer possessions with 65.3, as well as fewer points per possession with 1.059.
Boston University has an average effective field goal percentage of 53.2%. Colgate is a poor 3-8 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, the Boston University Terriers attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the Colgate Raiders attempt 23.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Boston University has a 7-8 record and Colgate has an 8-10 record.
The Colgate Raiders make an average of 6.1 steals per game. When the Boston University Terriers give up 6 or more steals, they are a solid 11-7.
