Mid-Eastern foes will collide when the Morgan State Bears (5-19) face the North Carolina Central Eagles (10-16) at Hill Field House. Action begins at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 20.
The Bears are hoping to rebound after their 87-79 loss to Hampton in their last matchup. Rasean Simpson had a good outing, recording 21 points, seven rebounds, and one steal for Morgan State. The Eagles, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 71-60 loss against Coppin State in their last game. Dante Holmes had a game-high 24 points.
Holmes has been hot over the last five games for the Eagles, averaging 22.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 4.0 three-pointers.
Notes
Morgan State averages 69.0 possessions per game, scoring .953 points on each possession. While North Carolina Central averages fewer possessions per game with 68.3, they score more points per possession with 1.026.
Morgan State has an average effective field goal percentage of 42.6%. North Carolina Central is a losing 8-16 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
Morgan State ranks 57th in offensive rebounding. North Carolina Central ranks 264th in defensive rebounding.
Morgan State makes an average of 6.1 steals per game. When North Carolina Central gives up 6 or more steals, the team has an even 6-6 record.
