The UNC Wilmington Seahawks (21-6) can extend a five-game home winning streak when they take on the Hofstra Pride (20-8). Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 25.
The Seahawks enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Charleston 59-55 in their last matchup. Denzel Ingram was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 3-for-9 shooting. The Pride, meanwhile, are coming off a 65-60 win against Northeastern in their last game. Rokas Gustys claimed his 17th double-double of the season with 17 points and 16 rebounds.
Gustys has been hot over the last five games for the Pride, averaging 17.8 points, 16.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.6 steals, and 1.6 blocks.
The Seahawks could put on a ball-control clinic in this one. They’re ranked 31st in the nation at avoiding errors (TO% of only 15.8%). Additionally, Hofstra forces the 82nd-fewest turnovers in the nation (17.0%).
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Seahawks winning the first matchup 70-67. Juan’ya Green had a double-double in the loss with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Notes
Ranked 62nd, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks have an offensive rating of 111.4. The Hofstra Pride rank 163rd with a defensive rating of just 103.2.
On average, UNC Wilmington has 72.2 possessions per game and scores 1.114 points on each possession. Hofstra has both fewer possessions (71.7) and scores fewer points during those possessions (1.113).
The Hofstra Pride average an effective field goal percentage of 51.4% this season. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks have a winning 6-3 record in games where opponents have an eFG% of 51.4% or greater.
On average, UNC Wilmington attempts 20.0 three pointers and Hofstra attempts 24.0. Both teams have winning records when they have 20 or more three point attempts. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks sit at 11-4 and the Hofstra Pride are 15-7.
UNC Wilmington ranks 88th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.21, while Hofstra ranks 40th with an A/TO of 1.35.
UNC Wilmington ranks 78th in rebounds per game with 38.4 and Hofstra ranks 42nd with 39.8 rebounds per game.
The Hofstra Pride rank 80th in offensive rebounds. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks rank 116th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Opponents have had an average turnover percentage of 21.6% when playing UNC Wilmington this season. Hofstra is undefeated (2-0) when its TO% is 21.6% or higher.
