The New Orleans Privateers (8-15) head to Northwestern State to take on the Demons (7-16) in what should be a fast-paced game. Action begins at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 20.
The Demons are hoping to rebound after their 107-94 loss to Central Arkansas in their last matchup. Despite the loss, Devonte Hall earned his fifth double-double this season with 16 points and 14 assists. The Privateers, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 65-57 loss against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in their last game. Erik Thomas played well for New Orleans, recording 10 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in a game that features two of the nation’s more up-tempo teams. Northwestern State is ranked 16th in possessions per game (74.1), while New Orleans is 26th (73.3).
Notes
The Northwestern State Demons average 74.1 possessions and 1.068 points per possession in games this season. The New Orleans Privateers average fewer possessions with 73.3, as well as fewer points per possession with .993.
Northwestern State has an average effective field goal percentage of 52.1%. New Orleans is an abysmal 1-7 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
Northwestern State ranks 45th in assists, registering 15.9 per game. New Orleans performs worse at 156th with 13.7 assists per game.
When it comes to offensive rebounds, New Orleans ranks 19th. Northwestern State ranks 314th in defensive rebounds.
New Orleans averages a forced turnover rate of 22.7% this season, ranked 14th in the nation. Northwestern State has a 2-3 record when it suffers a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this.
