The Chicago State Cougars (4-25) will bring the regular season to an end when they challenge the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (7-20) at Jones Convocation Center. Action begins at 5:00 pm ET on Sunday, Feb. 28.
The Cougars are hoping to rebound after their 67-52 loss to Grand Canyon in their last matchup. Anthony Eaves had a good outing, recording 12 points, four rebounds, and one block for Chicago State. The Vaqueros, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 70-57 loss against Cal State Bakersfield in their last game. Dakota Slaughter played well for Texas-Rio Grande Valley, recording 11 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Vaqueros winning the first matchup 82-72. Antonio Green had a standout performance in the victory, putting up 21 points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal, and five three-pointers.
Notes
The Chicago State Cougars average 71.9 possessions per game and .936 points per possession, while the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros earn fewer possessions (68.5) but more points per possession (.977).
Chicago State has an average effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. Texas-Rio Grande Valley is an abysmal 3-18 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, Chicago State attempts 23.0 three pointers and Texas-Rio Grande Valley attempts 20.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, both have losing records. The Chicago State Cougars are 3-19 while the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are 6-12.
Texas-Rio Grande Valley ranks 75th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.24. Chicago State is ranked lower at 304th with an A/TO of .84.
On average, Chicago State makes 8.0 steals per game. Texas-Rio Grande Valley is a subpar 2-8 when it gives up at least 7 steals.
