Expect a defensive struggle when the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (2-6) and Lafayette Leopards (2-6) collide at Kirby Sports Center. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Dec. 9.
The Leopards lost big to Cornell 85-67 on Saturday. Bryce Scott had a good outing, recording 14 points, seven rebounds, and two assists for Lafayette. The Knights, meanwhile, are coming off a 79-70 loss at the hands of Temple on Wednesday. Earl Potts Jr. led the game in scoring with 29 points.
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Fairleigh Dickinson beats Lafayette in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Knights average 74.2 possessions and .997 points per possession, while the Leopards average 73.1 possessions with .987 points per possession.
Lafayette has an average effective field goal percentage of 47.2%. Fairleigh Dickinson is an underachieving 1-6 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
The Lafayette Leopards attempt 19.0 three pointers per game this season, while the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights attempt 17.0. When they register 20 or more three point attempts in a game, Lafayette is an even 2-2 while Fairleigh Dickinson is winless (0-2).
Lafayette has forced an average turnover percentage of 18.1% this season. Fairleigh Dickinson has a losing 1-2 record when its TO% is 18.1% or higher.
