The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (7-15) travel to play the Morehead State Eagles (10-8) in what should be a low-scoring game. Action begins at 1:00 pm ET on Sunday, Jan. 24.
The Eagles enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Tennessee Tech 81-74 on Thursday. Xavier Moon was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 8-for-14 shooting. The Gamecocks, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their close 91-88 loss against Eastern Kentucky on Thursday. Jacksonville State lost despite the best efforts of Jeremy Watson, who recorded his second double-double of the season with 26 points and 14 rebounds.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Morehead State ranks 318th in possessions per game (66.0), while Jacksonville State is 294th (66.7).
Notes
In its last game, Jacksonville State lost by a margin of three points. Morehead State is 1-3 in games decided by a margin of three points or less. Jacksonville State has a 2-2 record in close games.
The Morehead State Eagles average a field goal percentage of 43.5% this season. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have a subpar record of 4-10 when opponents have a FG% of 43.5% or greater.
The Morehead State Eagles rank higher based on their field goal percentage (210th) than their effective field goal percentage (245th). The Jacksonville State Gamecocks rank higher based on their effective field goal percentage (251st) than their field goal percentage (284th).
Jacksonville State ranks 100th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.18. Morehead State is ranked lower at 155th with an A/TO of 1.09.
Averaging 8.4 steals per game, the Morehead State Eagles are ranked 24th in the nation. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are a winless 0-3 this season when their opponents commit 8 or more steals.
