It will be a battle between Mid-Eastern opponents when the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (6-15) welcome the Florida A&M Rattlers (6-13) to Moore Gym. The game starts at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 30.
The Wildcats lost a winnable game to Howard 70-68 on Tuesday. Diamante Lewis finished with 23 points to lead the team. The Rattlers, meanwhile, are coming off a 70-66 loss at the hands of Coppin State on Monday. Malcolm Bernard had a game-high 16 points.
Over the last five games, Bernard has been on a tear for the Rattlers. During that stretch, he has averaged 16.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks.
Notes
The Florida A&M Rattlers average 71.3 possessions per game and .891 points per possession. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats earn fewer possessions with 69.7, but they score more points with 1.004.
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats average an effective field goal percentage of 47.6% this season. The Florida A&M Rattlers have an abysmal record of 3-9 when opponents have an eFG% of 47.6% or greater.
Bethune-Cookman, the ninth-ranked team in blocked shots, records an average of 6.0 per game. Florida A&M ranks lower at 321st with 2.0.
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats average 7.0 steals per game. When giving up 6 or more steals, the Florida A&M Rattlers have a subpar record (2-12) this season.
