The South Carolina State Bulldogs (13-11) look to extend their nine-game home winning streak when they take on the Morgan State Bears (5-16), who have dropped nine in a row on the road. The game starts at 7:30 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 8.
The Bulldogs beat Coppin State 88-83 on Saturday. Ed Stephens was the team’s high scorer with 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting. The Bears, meanwhile, are coming off a 57-49 loss at the hands of Savannah State on Saturday. Cedric Blossom had a team-high 13 points.
Over the last five games, Eric Eaves has really been playing well for the Bulldogs. During that stretch, he has averaged 20.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.6 three-pointers.
Notes
The South Carolina State Bulldogs average 69.0 possessions and 1.065 points per possession in games this season. The Morgan State Bears average fewer possessions with 68.4, as well as fewer points per possession with .939.
The South Carolina State Bulldogs average an effective field goal percentage of 49.9% this season. The Morgan State Bears are a winless 0-11 when opponents have an eFG% of 49.9% or greater.
On average, South Carolina State attempts 17.0 three pointers and Morgan State attempts 17.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the South Carolina State Bulldogs have a solid 5-3 record while the Morgan State Bears have a losing 2-4 record.
On average, South Carolina State makes 5.0 steals per game. Morgan State is an underachieving 3-11 when it gives up at least 5 steals.
