Atlantic Sun foes will collide when the FGCU Eagles (10-7) play the NJIT Highlanders (9-8) at Alico Arena. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Jan. 14 and can be seen on ES3.
The Eagles enter this game hoping for similar success after dismantling Stetson 82-53 in their last matchup. Marc-Eddy Norelia played a pivotal role with 16 points, seven rebounds, and one steal. The Highlanders, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their close 80-78 loss against USC Upstate in their last game. Tim Coleman played well for NJIT, recording 19 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
Over the last five games, Norelia has taken his game to another level for the Eagles, averaging 18.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.8 blocks.
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In its last game, FGCU won by a margin of 29 points. NJIT is 1-3 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. FGCU has a 4-1 record in blowouts.
The FGCU Eagles have a defensive rating of 94.8 (ranked 42nd), while the NJIT Highlanders have an offensive rating of 107.8 (ranked 127th).
The FGCU Eagles average a field goal percentage of 46.4% this season. The NJIT Highlanders have a losing record of 2-4 when opponents have a FG% of 46.4% or greater.
The FGCU Eagles rank higher based on their field goal percentage (75th) than their effective field goal percentage (135th). The NJIT Highlanders rank higher based on their effective field goal percentage (101st) than their field goal percentage (176th).
NJIT ranks 73rd in assists, recording 15.4 per game. FGCU performs worse at 134th with 14.2 assists per game.
Ranked 17th in the nation, FGCU averages 41.9 rebounds per game. NJIT ranks lower at 281st with 34.4 RPG.
NJIT ranks 237th in offensive rebounds, while FGCU ranks at 20th in defensive rebounds.
FGCU has forced an average turnover rate of 19.4% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 19.4% or higher, NJIT is an even 4-4.
