The Atlantic 10’s top team will be on the road when the George Washington Colonials (13-3) head to William D. Mullins Center to challenge the Massachusetts Minutemen (8-7). Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
The Minutemen are hoping to rebound after their 88-77 loss to St. Bonaventure on Saturday. Donte Clark was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points. The Colonials, meanwhile, are coming off a 91-64 win against Duquesne on Saturday. Kevin Larsen claimed his fifth double-double of the season with 25 points and 11 rebounds.
Larsen has upped his play over the last five games for the Colonials, averaging 15.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 steals.
Notes
In its last game, George Washington won by a margin of 27 points. Massachusetts is 2-3 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. George Washington has a 3-1 record in blowouts.
The Massachusetts Minutemen average 73.0 possessions per game and 1.068 points per possession, while the George Washington Colonials earn fewer possessions (67.0) but more points per possession (1.133).
The Massachusetts Minutemen average an effective field goal percentage of 50.7% this season. The George Washington Colonials have a winning 2-1 record in games where opponents have an eFG% of 50.7% or greater.
The Massachusetts Minutemen average 21.0 three point attempts per game and are 5-4 when attempting at least 20 in a game. The George Washington Colonials average 18.0 attempts and have a winning record (5-2) when attempting 20 or more.
Massachusetts ranks 167th in offensive rebounds, while George Washington ranks 86th in defensive rebounds.
On average, Massachusetts forces a turnover rate of 17.6%. When George Washington turns over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has a solid 5-3 record.
