Mid-Eastern foes will lock horns when the Florida A&M Rattlers (6-14) play the North Carolina Central Eagles (7-14) at Al Lawson Center. Action begins at 8:00 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 1.
The Rattlers are hoping to rebound after their 88-56 loss to Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. Craig Bowman was the team’s leading scorer with 19 points. The Eagles, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 71-60 loss against Delaware State on Wednesday. Rashaun Madison had a team-high 18 points.
Over the last five games, Malcolm Bernard has taken his game to another level for the Rattlers, averaging 16.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.8 steals, and 1.6 blocks. Patrick Cole has been hot for the Eagles. In the same five-game span, he is averaging 23.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 2.2 three-pointers.
Notes
Florida A&M lost its last game by a 32-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, North Carolina Central is 3-4. Florida A&M is 1-8 in blowouts this season.
The Florida A&M Rattlers average a field goal percentage of 39.0% this season. The North Carolina Central Eagles have a subpar record of 5-13 when opponents have a FG% of 39.0% or greater.
On average, the Florida A&M Rattlers attempt 18.0 three point field goals per game and the North Carolina Central Eagles attempt 18.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; Florida A&M is 1-8 and North Carolina Central is 2-7.
The Florida A&M Rattlers average 6.7 steals per game. When allowing 6 or more steals, the North Carolina Central Eagles are an even 6-6 this season.
