The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (5-16) will try to put an end to their 13-game skid when they meet the Elon Phoenix (13-10) at Alumni Gym. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 4.
The Phoenix enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Northeastern 71-67 in their last matchup. Dmitri Thompson was the team’s leading scorer with 19 points on 6-for-9 shooting. The Fightin’ Blue Hens, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 101-97 loss against Towson in their last game. Anthony Mosley had a good game for Delaware, accounting for 28 points, five rebounds, and two steals.
Notes
The Elon Phoenix average 73.1 possessions and 1.065 points per possession in games this season. The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens average fewer possessions with 67.0, as well as fewer points per possession with 1.019.
Elon averages an effective field goal percentage of 52.1%. Delaware has not won a game this season when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage (0-11).
Elon ranks 43rd in assists, registering 15.9 per game. Delaware performs worse at 316th with 11.1 assists per game.
Elon ranks 92nd in rebounds per game with 38.3 and Delaware ranks 81st with 38.5 rebounds per game.
Delaware ranks 104th in offensive rebounds, while Elon ranks at 71st in defensive rebounds.
Elon has forced an average turnover percentage of 16.2% this season. Delaware has a subpar 4-10 record when its TO% is 16.2% or higher.
