Lipscomb hosts Stansberry and Western Carolina

The Western Carolina Catamounts (3-2) are set to face off against the Lipscomb Bisons (1-4) in an exciting college basketball matchup in Nashville, Tennessee. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. EST.

In their last game, Western Carolina secured a solid 80-73 victory against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, with Cord Stansberry leading the charge with an impressive 29 points. The Catamounts will look to continue their winning momentum as they take on Lipscomb.

Lipscomb has had a tough start to the season, currently holding a 1-4 record. However, they have been strong in home games, boasting a 1-0 record on their home court. The Bisons are second in the ASUN conference in offensive rebounds, averaging 12.2 per game, with Ross Candelino leading the charge with 2.6 rebounds on average.

On the other hand, Western Carolina has struggled on the road, going 0-2 in away games. The Catamounts will need to focus on ball security, as they are 1-0 when turning the ball over less than their opponents. They average 13.6 turnovers per game.

One key matchup to watch will be the three-point shooting battle. Lipscomb averages 9.6 made three-pointers per game, which is 1.6 more than the 8.0 per game that Western Carolina gives up. In contrast, the Catamounts average 7.8 made three-pointers per game, which is 1.8 fewer than the 9.6 per game that Lipscomb allows.

Key players to watch in this matchup include Ross Candelino, who is shooting 42.9% and averaging 12.4 points for the Bisons, and Grant Asman, who is averaging 11.8 points. For the Catamounts, Cord Stansberry leads the team with an average of 17 points, while Julien Soumaoro is averaging 14.6 points per game.

This game promises to be an exciting showdown between two competitive teams. Fans can expect a high-energy matchup with plenty of fast-paced action on the court.

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