The Mid-Eastern’s top two teams will lock horns when the Hampton Pirates (11-7) welcome the South Carolina State Bulldogs (10-11) to Hampton Convocation Center. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Monday, Jan. 25.
The Pirates enter this game hoping for similar success after dismantling Savannah State 75-52 on Saturday. Quinton Chievous played a pivotal role, recording his sixth double-double of the season with 26 points and 16 rebounds. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 87-74 loss against Norfolk State on Saturday. Eric Eaves had a game-high 21 points.
Reginald Johnson has taken his game to another level over the last five games for the Pirates. During that stretch, he has averaged 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 2.8 steals, and 2.8 three-pointers. Eaves has been hot for the Bulldogs. In the same five-game span, he is averaging 21.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 0.8 three-pointers.
Notes
Hampton won its last game by a 23-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, South Carolina State is 1-3. Hampton is 2-4 in blowouts this season.
South Carolina State has an average field goal percentage of 44.5%. Hampton is an abysmal 2-6 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
On average, the Hampton Pirates attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the South Carolina State Bulldogs attempt 17.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Hampton has a solid 8-5 record, while South Carolina State is 4-3.
Hampton is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to offensive rebounds, ranking 16th. South Carolina State ranks just 337th in defensive rebounds.
South Carolina State makes an average of 5.1 steals per game. Hampton has a winning 10-4 record when it allows at least 5 steals.
