Patriot League foes will lock horns when the Army Black Knights (13-10) face the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (7-15) at Christl Arena. Action begins at 1:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 6.
The Black Knights enter this game hoping for similar success after edging Lafayette 84-81 on Wednesday. Kevin Ferguson was a key piece, recording his fifth double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Greyhounds, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 71-66 loss against Lehigh on Wednesday. Chancellor Barnard played well for Loyola Maryland, recording eight points, five rebounds, and three assists.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Black Knights winning the first matchup 73-59. Jarred Jones finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Notes
On average, Army has 73.8 possessions per game and scores 1.064 points on each possession. Loyola Maryland has both fewer possessions (68.4) and scores fewer points during those possessions (1.011).
The Army Black Knights average an effective field goal percentage of 51.0% this season. The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds are a winless 0-9 when opponents have an eFG% of 51.0% or greater.
On average, Army attempts 27.0 three pointers and Loyola Maryland attempts 17.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Army Black Knights are even at 10-10 while the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds have an underachieving 1-5 record.
Army, the 35th-ranked team in rebounding, register an average of 40.2 rebounds per game. Loyola Maryland does worse, ranked 235th with 35.5.
Loyola Maryland ranks 133rd in offensive rebounds, while Army ranks at 42nd in defensive rebounds.
Loyola Maryland has forced an average turnover rate of 17.7% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 17.7% or higher, Army is an even 7-7.
