The Howard Bison (11-13), the Mid-Eastern’s top scoring team, will challenge the Hampton Pirates (13-9) at Burr Arena. Action begins at 8:00 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 8.
The Bison are hoping to rebound after their 99-92 loss to Norfolk State on Saturday. James Daniel was the game’s leading scorer with 34 points. The Pirates, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their close 73-70 loss against Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. Hampton lost despite the best efforts of Quinton Chievous, who recorded his seventh double-double of the season with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Notes
Hampton lost its last game by a three-point margin. In games decided by a margin of three points or less, Howard is 3-3. Hampton is 4-2 in close games this season.
Howard has an average field goal percentage of 40.8%. Hampton is a losing 4-8 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The Howard Bison rank higher based on their field goal percentage (312th) than their effective field goal percentage (333rd). The Hampton Pirates rank higher based on their effective field goal percentage (315th) than their field goal percentage (320th).
Hampton, the 15th-ranked team in rebounding, registers an average of 41.5 rebounds per game. Howard ranks 70th with 38.6.
When it comes to offensive rebounds, Hampton ranks 14th. Howard ranks 168th in defensive rebounds.
On average, Howard forces a turnover rate of 20.1%. When Hampton turns over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has a dazzling 8-1 record.
