The North Carolina Central Eagles will be at Tiger Arena to challenge the Savannah State Tigers in a Mid-Eastern matchup. Action begins at 8:00 pm ET on Monday, Jan. 11.
The Tigers enter this game hoping for similar success after defeating North Carolina A&T 75-68 on Saturday. Troyce Manassa was the team’s high scorer with 19 points on 3-for-10 shooting. The Eagles are coming off a 91-75 loss against South Carolina State on Saturday. Patrick Cole had a good shooting night, leading the game with 24 points.
Notes
Savannah State averages 69.6 possessions per game, scoring .910 points on each possession. While North Carolina Central averages fewer possessions per game with 68.4, they score more points per possession with 1.000.
The Savannah State Tigers average an effective field goal percentage of 46.6% this season. The North Carolina Central Eagles have a losing record of 4-8 when opponents have an eFG% of 46.6% or greater.
On average, Savannah State attempts 18.0 three pointers and North Carolina Central attempts 17.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, both have poor records of 2-5.
Savannah State makes an average of 5.8 steals per game. When North Carolina Central gives up 5 or more steals, the team has an even 6-6 record.
