The North Florida Ospreys head to Pete Maravich Assembly Center to take on the LSU Tigers. Action gets underway at 8:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Dec. 2.
The Tigers are hoping for a better outcome after their 70-58 loss to Charleston on Monday. Despite the loss, Ben Simmons earned his fifth double-double this season with 15 points and 18 rebounds. The Ospreys, meanwhile, are coming off an 80-72 win against Trinity Baptist on Monday. Demarcus Daniels stood out, recording 13 points, five rebounds, and five blocks.
Notes
The LSU Tigers average 75.0 possessions per game and 1.023 points per possession, while the North Florida Ospreys earn fewer possessions (71.0) but more points per possession (1.152).
Ranked 25th in the nation, North Florida has an average effective field goal percentage of 57.5%. LSU has not won a game this season when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage (0-1).
On average, LSU attempts 23.0 three pointers and North Florida attempts 27.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the LSU Tigers have a 1-3 record while the North Florida Ospreys have an exceptional 6-2 record.
LSU ranks 71st in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.31, while North Florida ranks 60th with an A/TO of 1.35.
LSU, the 66th-ranked team in rebounding, register an average of 41.2 rebounds per game. North Florida does worse, ranked 233rd with 35.8.
North Florida ranks 334th in offensive rebounds, while LSU ranks at 89th in defensive rebounds.
LSU has forced an average turnover rate of 20.9% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 20.9% or higher, North Florida is an even 1-1.
