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February 16, 2020
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Cincinnati Battling for Top Spot in AAC
The Cincinnati Bearcats head into this favorable matchup battling for the top spot in the AAC. They are only one game back of first-place Houston with a 9-3 record in conference play. Cincinnati has won six out of their last seven games overall which included a 92-86 overtime home win against Memphis on Thursday night. The Bearcats are considered a bubble team for the NCAA Tournament.
Jarron Cumberland has cooled off, connecting on 42% or fewer of his field goals in three out of his last four games. The senior guard continues to collect a ton of assists and is averaging 15.1 PPG on 40% shooting. Chris Vogt is consistently producing, posting at least a 50% clip from the field in four straight games. The junior center features an average of 12.3 PPG and 6.1 RPG. Keith Williams scored 11 points in Thursday’s victory. The junior guard is third in team scoring with 12.3 PPG on a 42.5% field goal efficiency.
The Bearcats are ranked 38th in DI in Ken Pomeroy’s college basketball ratings and are 3-5 on the road this season. Cincinnati is averaging 73.3 points, ranking them 121st in the country. They are limiting opponents 66.5 points, placing them 98th overall.
East Carolina Tagged with 8th Conference Loss
The East Carolina Pirates have not been able to find any offensive momentum this season. They have dropped four out of their last five games overall to fall to 4-8 in AAC play, placing them in second last in the conference. The Pirates were 10.5 point dogs in a 70-56 road loss to Tulsa on Wednesday night.
Jayden Gardner has been a bright spot this season. The sophomore forward has tallied a double-double in two out of his last three games and is sporting an average of 20.2 PPG on a 53% clip from the field accompanied by 9.7 RPG. Tristen Newton is playing well and has shot over 50% in two out of his last three games. The freshman guard has reached double-digits in points in three out of his last four games and has recorded an average of 9.6 PPG. Brandon Suggs scored 13 points in Wednesday’s loss to Tulsa. The freshman guard owns an average of 9.2 PPG on 47% shooting.
The Pirates are ranked down at 215th in the country in Ken Pomeroy’s college basketball ratings and hold an 8-5 home record. East Carolina is scoring an average of 68.4 points, ranking them 262nd overall. They are allowing an average of 71.1 points, pegging them 233rd in DI.
Free Pick: East Carolina +10