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Hampton Pirates – Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Preview

This matchup between the Hampton Pirates and Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will take place at Orleans Arena. The game starts at 2:30 pm ET on Wednesday, Dec. 23.

The Warhawks were beaten by Canisius 108-96 on Tuesday. DeMondre Harvey recorded 19 points and 14 rebounds, earning his first double-double of the year. The Pirates, meanwhile, are coming off a tough 84-81 loss at the hands of Nicholls on Tuesday. Quinton Chievous scored 28 points and recorded 14 rebounds earning his third double-double of the season.

Notes

The Hampton Pirates average a field goal percentage of 41.6% this season. The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks have split their games this season (2-2) when opponents have a FG% of 41.6% or greater.

The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks and the Hampton Pirates both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. Louisiana-Monroe is 163rd and 80th in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Hampton ranks 297th and 273rd in these categories.

Louisiana-Monroe ranks 71st in rebounds per game with 39.8 and Hampton ranks 76th with 39.7 rebounds per game.

The Hampton Pirates rank 63rd in offensive rebounds. The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks rank 115th in the nation in defensive rebounds.

Louisiana-Monroe averages a forced turnover rate of 16.5% this season. Hampton has a 4-3 record when it suffers a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this.

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