It will be a showdown between the nation’s top two scoring defenses when the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (3-2) play against the Elon Phoenix (3-2). The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Friday, Nov. 27.
The Islanders enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Furman 73-69 on Thursday. Brandon Pye was the team’s leading scorer with 19 points on 7-for-10 shooting. The Phoenix, meanwhile, are coming off a 79-74 win against Mount St. Mary’s on Thursday. Steven Santa Ana had a good game for Elon, accumulating 13 points and eight rebounds.
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The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders have the nation’s top defense, with a defensive rating of 95.6. The Elon Phoenix have an offensive rating of 101.5 (ranked 239th).
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders average a field goal percentage of 40.1% this season. The Elon Phoenix have split their games this season (1-1) when opponents have a FG% of 40.1% or greater.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi attempts an average of 21.0 three pointers per game and Elon attempts 26.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders have a losing 1-2 record while the Elon Phoenix have a 3-2 record.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 51st in offensive rebounding. Elon ranks 184th in defensive rebounding.
Elon is one of the best in the country in forcing turnovers, with opponents averaging a TO% of 18.9% (ranked first). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is an even 2-2 SU when it has a TO% of 18.9% or greater.
