Mid-Eastern foes will lock horns when the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (8-20) face off against the Florida A&M Rattlers (7-18) at William P Hytche Athletic Center. Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 22.
The Hawks are hoping to rebound after their 62-58 loss to South Carolina State on Saturday. Dominique Elliott was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. The Rattlers, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their close 55-54 loss against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. Malcolm Bernard had a game-high 27 points.
Elliott has taken his game to another level over the last five games for the Hawks. During that stretch, he has averaged 18.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.6 blocks. Bernard has upped his play for the Rattlers. In the same five-game span, he is averaging 19.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.8 three-pointers.
Notes
Florida A&M lost its last game by a one-point margin. In games decided by a margin of three points or less, Maryland Eastern Shore is 3-1. Florida A&M is 5-2 in close games this season.
Maryland Eastern Shore has an average field goal percentage of 43.5%. Florida A&M is a losing 4-11 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
On average, the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks attempt 19.0 three point field goals per game and the Florida A&M Rattlers attempt 18.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; Maryland Eastern Shore is 1-12 and Florida A&M is 2-10.
Maryland Eastern Shore has forced an average turnover percentage of 18.5% this season. Florida A&M has a subpar 4-18 record when its TO% is 18.5% or higher.
