The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks will travel to Constant Convocation Center to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs. Action begins at 6:00 pm ET on Friday, Dec. 18.
The Monarchs are hoping to rebound after their 77-61 loss to Richmond on Wednesday. Despite the loss, Denzell Taylor earned his third double-double this season with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Hawks, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their demoralizing 77-56 loss against Maryland on Saturday. Dominique Elliott led the game in scoring with 20 points.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Old Dominion ranks 349th in possessions per game (62.2), while Maryland Eastern Shore is 274th (67.6).
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The Old Dominion Monarchs have a defensive rating of 96.5 (ranked 96th), while the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks have an offensive rating of 86.9 (ranked 344th).
The Old Dominion Monarchs average a field goal percentage of 41.6% this season. The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks are a winless 0-8 when opponents have a FG% of 41.6% or greater.
The Old Dominion Monarchs attempt 16.0 three pointers per game this season, while the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks attempt 19.0. When they register 20 or more three point attempts in a game, Old Dominion is a winning 2-1 while Maryland Eastern Shore is winless (0-6).
Old Dominion ranks 72nd in offensive rebounding. Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 342nd in defensive rebounding.
Maryland Eastern Shore has forced an average turnover rate of 19.4% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 19.4% or higher, Old Dominion is an even 1-1.
