This matchup between the FGCU Eagles and South Dakota Coyotes will take place at Sanford Pentagon. The game gets underway at 8:00 pm ET on Monday, Dec. 28 and will air on EFC and ES3.
The Coyotes got blown out by UNLV 103-68 the last time they played. Casey Kasperbauer was the team’s high scorer, contributing 16 points. The Eagles are coming off a tough 66-63 loss at the hands of Louisiana Tech in their last outing. Rayjon Tucker played well for FGCU, posting 10 points, four rebounds, and one steal.
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In its last game, FGCU lost by a margin of three points. South Dakota is 1-0 in games decided by a margin of three points or less. FGCU has a 2-1 record in close games.
The FGCU Eagles average 73.5 possessions per game and 1.016 points per possession. The South Dakota Coyotes earn fewer possessions with 73.1, but they score more points with 1.060.
The South Dakota Coyotes average an effective field goal percentage of 54.4% this season. The FGCU Eagles are a perfect 1-0 in games where opponents have an eFG% of 54.4% or greater.
South Dakota attempts an average of 18.0 three pointers per game and FGCU attempts 15.0 on average. When the teams attempt at least 20 three pointers, the South Dakota Coyotes have a losing 1-3 record while the FGCU Eagles are undefeated with a 2-0 record.
South Dakota ranks 48th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.35. FGCU is ranked lower at 247th with an A/TO of .93.
South Dakota ranks 336th in offensive rebounds, while FGCU ranks 42nd in defensive rebounds.
The FGCU Eagles average 7.0 steals per game. When giving up 7 or more steals, the South Dakota Coyotes have a losing record (1-3) this season.
