Mid-Eastern foes will lock horns when the North Carolina A&T Aggies (5-17) face the Savannah State Tigers (7-11) at Corbett Sports Center. Action begins at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 30.
The Aggies are hoping to rebound after their 73-68 loss to Coppin State on Wednesday. Ahmad Abdullah had a good outing, recording 15 points, five rebounds, and three assists for North Carolina A&T. The Tigers, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their ugly 92-73 loss against Norfolk State on Monday. Isaiah Felder had a good game for Savannah State, accounting for 12 points, three rebounds, and three assists.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Tigers winning the first matchup 75-68. Troyce Manassa had a standout performance in the victory, putting up 19 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and one steal.
Notes
Savannah State lost its last game by a 19-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, North Carolina A&T is 0-6. Savannah State is 1-8 in blowouts this season.
The North Carolina A&T Aggies average a field goal percentage of 40.3% this season. The Savannah State Tigers have an underachieving record of 4-9 when opponents have a FG% of 40.3% or greater.
On average, North Carolina A&T attempts 19.0 three pointers and Savannah State attempts 18.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, both have losing records. The North Carolina A&T Aggies are 1-7 while the Savannah State Tigers are 3-6.
North Carolina A&T has forced an average turnover percentage of 18.2% this season. Savannah State has a losing 4-9 record when its TO% is 18.2% or higher.
