Mid-Eastern foes will lock horns when the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (12-16) face the North Carolina Central Eagles (11-16) at Moore Gym. Action begins at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 27.
The Wildcats enter this game hoping for similar success after barely hanging on to beat Stetson 96-94 in their last matchup. Randy Holmes played a pivotal role with 19 points, three rebounds, and two steals. The Eagles, meanwhile, are coming off a 73-59 win against Morgan State in their last game. Dante Holmes was the team’s top scorer, accounting for 18 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
Holmes has been hot for the Eagles, averaging 22.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.6 steals, and 4.2 three-pointers over the past five games.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Eagles winning the first matchup 90-66. Jeremiah Ingram had a stellar game with 21 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block.
Notes
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats average 69.6 possessions and 1.029 points per possession in games this season. The North Carolina Central Eagles average fewer possessions with 68.3, as well as fewer points per possession with 1.029.
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats average an effective field goal percentage of 48.5% this season. The North Carolina Central Eagles have a losing record of 4-9 when opponents have an eFG% of 48.5% or greater.
On average, Bethune-Cookman attempts 24.0 three pointers and North Carolina Central attempts 18.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, both have losing records. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are 9-15 while the North Carolina Central Eagles are 3-8.
Bethune-Cookman ranks 45th in offensive rebounding. North Carolina Central ranks 236th in defensive rebounding.
The North Carolina Central Eagles average 6.4 steals per game. When giving up 6 or more steals, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have a poor record (5-8) this season.
