Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Oklahoma Christian returns to the Nest to defend the home court against the visiting Texas A&M University-Kingsville Javelinas. This matchup follows the Eagles' hard-fought battle last Saturday against UT Tyler. The Eagles currently sit in 8th place in the East division of the Lone Star Conference, with a 3-6 record, in the East division.
Texas A&M Kingsville is coming off a loss to St. Mary's, although they remain in 1st place in the East division with a 7-1 record.
TEAM LEADERS
On offense, Oklahoma Christian has been led all season by four players scoring in double-figures:
Drew Tennial (15.0 ppg),
Antonio Gordon (13.1 ppg)
Moun'Tae Edmundson (11.8 ppg), and
Karlyn Kenner (11.1 ppg).
On the boards, Gordon, and Tennial, averaging over 6 rebounds per game, with 6.8 and 6.4 respectively, have made their presence felt in the rebounding battle all year.
Looking at the defensive side of the ball, the Eagles have three players with over 20 steals on the season:
Drew Tennial (29), Mount'tae Edmundson (23), and
Karlyn Kenner (22). Adding 17 steals,
Antonio Gordon has decimated several opponent's shots, leading to 33 blocks on the season. This places him in third place throughout the Lone Star Conference in total blocks for the year.
Offensively, Texas A&M Kingsville is led by C.J. Smith, averaging 12.2 points per game, and Kavon Booker, averaging 11.0 points per game. Smith also contributes to the passing game, as he leads the team in assists with 57.
On the boards, Booker (5.4 rpg) and Will Chayer (5.1 rpg) are the focus in the rebounding battle for the Javelinas.
Defensively, Kingsville features three players with 19 or more steals: Smith (29), Isaiah Payne (19), and Dillon Gooding (19). Around the rim, Booker has led the Javelinas with 21 blocks on the season.
THE TEAMS BY THE NUMBERS
| OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN |
CATEGORY |
Texas A&M Kingsville |
| 70.3 |
PPG |
74.8 |
| 72.1 |
Opponent PPG |
64.6 |
| .450 |
FG% |
.421 |
| .319 |
3PT% |
.327 |
| .709 |
FT% |
.754 |
| -0.2 |
Rebounding Margin |
1.2 |
| 0.9 |
AST/TO Ratio |
1.0 |
| 6.5 |
Steals |
8.0 |
| 4.0 |
Blocks |
2.8 |
GAME INFO/LINKS
Where: The Nest, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
When: Thursday, February 2nd, 7:30 pm
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