The Florida A&M Rattlers head to Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena to take on the Jacksonville Dolphins. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Monday, Dec. 21.
The Dolphins were beaten by South Florida 88-75 the last time they played. Kori Babineaux was the team’s high scorer, finishing with 21 points. The Rattlers are coming off an 87-70 loss to North Florida in their last outing. Francois Lewis played well for Florida A&M, recording 15 points, four rebounds, and one assist.
Babineaux has been playing at a high level as of late for the Dolphins, averaging 19.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.0 steal, and 0.8 three-pointers over the last five games.
Notes
Florida A&M has an average field goal percentage of 40.6%. Jacksonville is an underachieving 1-6 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The Jacksonville Dolphins rank lower for their field goal percentage (144th) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (95th), but the Florida A&M Rattlers have a better FG% ranking (303rd) than eFG% ranking (308th).
Florida A&M ranks 193rd in offensive rebounds, while Jacksonville ranks at 83rd in defensive rebounds.
Florida A&M has forced an average turnover rate of 21.2% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 21.2% or higher, Jacksonville is an even 1-1.