Don’t expect a high-scoring game when the NJIT Highlanders (17-12) visit USC Upstate to play the Spartans (9-21). The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 25 and will air on ES3.
The Spartans lost a tough one against North Florida 81-78 in their last game. Michael Buchanan played well in the loss for USC Upstate, recording 20 points and 11 rebounds to earn his fifth double-double of the season. The Highlanders are coming off a 73-58 win over Jacksonville in their last outing. Emmanuel Tselentakis stood out, recording eight points, five rebounds, and five assists.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Spartans won the first game 80-78. Tim Coleman was a top player in the game with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three three-pointers.
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NJIT beats USC Upstate in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Highlanders average 70.5 possessions and 1.077 points per possession, while the Spartans average 68.8 possessions with 1.053 points per possession.
The USC Upstate Spartans average an effective field goal percentage of 50.5% this season. The NJIT Highlanders have a subpar record of 4-8 when opponents have an eFG% of 50.5% or greater.
On average, the USC Upstate Spartans attempt 20.0 three point field goals per game and the NJIT Highlanders attempt 24.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, USC Upstate has an underachieving record of 5-13, while NJIT is 14-10.
NJIT ranks 87th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.21. USC Upstate is ranked lower at 171st with an A/TO of 1.07.
USC Upstate is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to offensive rebounds, ranking 24th. NJIT ranks just 201st in defensive rebounds.
NJIT has forced an average turnover percentage of 19.4% this season. USC Upstate has a poor 6-10 record when its TO% is 19.4% or higher.
