The Texas State Bobcats (12-13) travel to play the Little Rock Trojans (25-3) in what should be a low-scoring game. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 27.
The Trojans enter this game hoping for similar success after topping UT Arlington 72-60 on Thursday. Josh Hagins was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting. The Bobcats, meanwhile, are coming off a 71-60 win against Arkansas State on Thursday. Emani Gant led the game in scoring by accounting for 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
Gant has been hot for the Bobcats, averaging 17.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.8 blocks over the past five games.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Little Rock ranks 340th in possessions per game (64.6), while Texas State is 337th (65.0). Furthermore, the 271st-ranked offense of the Bobcats (offensive efficiency of 100.7) will face a tough test against the second-ranked defense of the Trojans (defensive efficiency of 91.1).
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Trojans winning the first matchup 77-74. Despite the loss, Ethan Montalvo had a standout performance with 28 points, three rebounds, two assists, and five three-pointers.
Notes
The Texas State Bobcats have a defensive rating of 98.6 (ranked 57th), while the Little Rock Trojans have an offensive rating of 109.1 (ranked 101st).
The Texas State Bobcats average 65.0 possessions per game and 1.007 points per possession. The Little Rock Trojans earn fewer possessions with 64.6, but they score more points with 1.091.
The Texas State Bobcats average an effective field goal percentage of 46.3% this season. The Little Rock Trojans have a solid 7-3 record in games where opponents have an eFG% of 46.3% or greater.
On average, Little Rock attempts 19.0 three pointers and Texas State attempts 14.0. Both teams have winning records when they have 20 or more three point attempts. The Little Rock Trojans sit at 11-3 and the Texas State Bobcats are 2-1.
The Texas State Bobcats make an average of 6.2 steals per game. When the Little Rock Trojans give up 6 or more steals, they are a winning 6-3.
