The Lamar Cardinals (2-3) take on the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (2-4) at Montagne Center. Action starts at 8:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Dec. 2.
The Cardinals are hoping for a better outcome after their 74-69 loss to UC Riverside on Sunday. Josh Nzeakor was the team’s high scorer with 16 points. The Vaqueros, meanwhile, are coming off a 78-65 loss against Houston on Monday. Shaquille Hines had a team-high 22 points.
Notes
The Lamar Cardinals average a field goal percentage of 41.6% this season. The Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are a winless 0-4 when opponents have a FG% of 41.6% or greater.
The Lamar Cardinals average 23.0 three point attempts per game, while the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros attempt 18.0. When attempting 20 or more three pointers in a game, Lamar is a losing 1-2, while Texas-Rio Grande Valley is an even 1-1.
Lamar, the 32nd-ranked team in blocked shots, records an average of 5.6 per game. Texas-Rio Grande Valley does worse, ranked 204th with 3.0.
Lamar is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to offensive rebounds, ranking seventh. Texas-Rio Grande Valley ranks just 143rd in defensive rebounds.
The Lamar Cardinals average 7.6 steals per game. The Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are undefeated at 2-0 when they allow at least 7 steals.
