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Colgate Raiders – Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Preview – 02.01.2016

Patriot League foes will collide when the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (6-14) face off against the Colgate Raiders (10-11) at Reitz Arena. Action begins at 6:00 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 1.

The Greyhounds enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Lafayette 84-77 on Saturday. Jarred Jones was a key piece with 16 points, nine rebounds, and two steals. The Raiders, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 54-49 loss against American on Saturday. Austin Tillotson had a good game for Colgate, accounting for 10 points, five rebounds, and three steals.

Notes

The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds average 69.0 possessions per game and 1.005 points per possession, while the Colgate Raiders earn fewer possessions (65.8) but more points per possession (1.044).

The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds average an effective field goal percentage of 47.4% this season. The Colgate Raiders have a subpar record of 3-10 when opponents have an eFG% of 47.4% or greater.

On average, the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds attempt 17.0 three point field goals per game and the Colgate Raiders attempt 23.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Loyola Maryland is winless (0-5), while Colgate is 7-8.

Colgate has forced an average turnover percentage of 20.8% this season. Loyola Maryland has an abysmal 2-8 record when its TO% is 20.8% or higher.

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