This matchup between the New Mexico Lobos and BYU Cougars will take place at Stan Sheriff Center. The game starts at 2:30 pm ET on Wednesday, Dec. 23 and will air on ESU and ES3.
The Cougars lost a tough one against Harvard 85-82 on Tuesday. Kyle Davis put in a solid effort despite the loss for BYU, recording 23 points and 16 rebounds to earn his sixth double-double of the season. The Lobos, meanwhile, are coming off an 83-78 loss at the hands of Auburn on Tuesday. Elijah Brown had a game-high 33 points.
Over the last five games, Davis has really been playing well for the Cougars. During that stretch, he has averaged 16.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.0 block.
Notes
The New Mexico Lobos average a field goal percentage of 47.5% this season. The BYU Cougars have a winning 2-1 record in games where opponents have a FG% of 47.5% or greater.
The BYU Cougars and the New Mexico Lobos both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. BYU is 71st and 63rd in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while New Mexico ranks 63rd and 53rd in these categories.
BYU ranks 49th in assists, recording 16.5 per game. New Mexico ranks 54th with 16.4 assists per game.
Ranked 18th in the nation, BYU averages 43.0 rebounds per game. New Mexico ranks lower at 155th with 37.7 RPG.
New Mexico ranks 246th in offensive rebounds, while BYU ranks at sixth in defensive rebounds.
BYU has forced an average turnover percentage of 17.7% this season. New Mexico is an even 3-3 when its TO% is 17.7% or higher.
