The Yale Bulldogs (10-5) will attempt to extend a five-game winning streak when they take on the Brown Bears (5-10) at Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center. The game starts at 8:00 pm ET on Friday, Jan. 22 and will air on ES3.
Cedric Kuakumensah has really been playing well as of late for the Bears, averaging 15.0 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 4.0 blocks, and 0.6 three-pointers over the last five games.
Yale could own the offensive glass in this matchup, as it ranks fourth in the nation in OR% at 42.4%. Conversely, Brown places 265th in the nation on the defensive backboards with a DR% of 68.3%.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Bulldogs won the first game 77-68. Victor played a big role with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Notes
The Yale Bulldogs have a defensive rating of 94.3 (ranked 26th), while the Brown Bears have an offensive rating of 102.4 (ranked 245th).
The Brown Bears average 72.5 possessions per game and 1.024 points per possession, while the Yale Bulldogs earn fewer possessions (67.2) but more points per possession (1.099).
Yale has an average effective field goal percentage of 50.6%. Brown has not won a game this season when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage (0-7).
The Brown Bears average 25.0 three point attempts per game and have a losing 4-9 record when attempting at least 20 in a game. The Yale Bulldogs average 18.0 attempts and have a winning 4-2 record when attempting 20 or more.
Brown ranks 80th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.23. Yale is ranked lower at 177th with an A/TO of 1.05.
Ranked 18th in the nation, Yale averages 41.9 rebounds per game. Brown ranks lower at 131st with 37.5 RPG.
The Yale Bulldogs average 6.5 steals per game. When giving up 6 or more steals, the Brown Bears have a poor record (4-8) this season.
