A defensive struggle can be expected from the McNeese State Cowboys (6-19) and Nicholls Colonels (7-21) when two of the nation’s top scoring defenses battle it out at Burton Coliseum. The game gets underway at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 27.
The Cowboys were beaten by Central Arkansas 88-82 the last time they played. James Harvey finished with 18 points to lead the team. The Colonels, meanwhile, are coming off an 81-67 loss to Northwestern State in their last outing. Liam Thomas stood out for Nicholls, accumulating 12 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
Jamaya Burr has been playing at a high level as of late for the Cowboys, averaging 19.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers over the last five games.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Colonels won the first game 71-56. Adam Ward was a standout player in the game, producing 15 points, eight rebounds, one steal, and two blocks.
Notes
The Nicholls Colonels average 72.4 possessions per game and .920 points per possession. The McNeese State Cowboys earn fewer possessions with 71.6, but they score more points with .983.
McNeese State has an average effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. Nicholls is an underachieving 2-16 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
McNeese State ranks 71st in blocks per game with 4.4 and Nicholls ranks 69th with 4.4 blocks per game.
McNeese State has forced an average turnover percentage of 16.0% this season. Nicholls has a subpar 5-18 record when its TO% is 16.0% or higher.
