Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Venue: Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
Broadcast: ESPN+
The Colgate Raiders (2-8) will visit Rupp Arena this Wednesday to take on the Kentucky Wildcats (8-1).
In their previous game, the Colgate Raiders faced Northeastern and experienced a narrow defeat, ending with a score of 78-75. Colgate concluded the matchup with a field goal percentage of 44.2% (23 of 52) and hit 9 of 23 from beyond the arc. At the foul line, they excelled, making 20 of 26 attempts for a rate of 76.9%. On the boards, the Raiders secured a total of 20 rebounds, with 5 coming offensively. They also distributed 11 assists while forcing 18 turnovers from their opponents and registering 14 steals. Defensively, Colgate struggled, allowing their opponents to shoot 54.0% from the field, hitting 27 of 50 attempts. Northeastern dished out 11 assists and recorded 5 steals for themselves. Furthermore, Northeastern collected 36 rebounds (11 offensive, 25 defensive), although they did not achieve any blocks. From the free throw line, Northeastern managed a shooting rate of 65.5% by sinking 19 of 29. They also converted 5 of their 15 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, Colgate accrued 23, while Northeastern had 19 personal fouls.
Brady Cummins played a vital role in this contest, scoring 15 points on 5 of 9 shooting in 29 minutes of play. He finished the match with a shooting percentage of 55.6% but did not register any assists.
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Colgate enters this matchup with a season record of 2-8. They average 67.1 points per game, ranking 327th nationally, and connect on 43.7% of their field goals. The Raiders have a 3-point shooting percentage of 32.2% (88 of 273) and convert 68.9% of their free throws. Collectively, Colgate grabs 31.2 rebounds per game and has compiled 136 assists this season, placing them 165th in the country for assists. They turn the ball over an average of 11.2 times per game and commit 15.6 fouls per game.
On the defensive front, the Raiders force 11.3 turnovers per contest and draw 12.9 fouls. Opposing teams shoot 37.2% from beyond the arc against them, while Colgate ranks 244th in the nation for points allowed, averaging 73.4 per game. The Raiders yield a field goal percentage of 46.9% (267 of 569) and allow 35.7 rebounds per game. They sit at 303rd nationwide in assists allowed, having given up 147 assists this season.
The last time the Kentucky Wildcats hit the floor, they triumphed over Gonzaga with a score of 90-89. In terms of rebounding, Kentucky allowed Gonzaga to collect a total of 39 rebounds (13 offensive). They struggled from distance, finishing with a shooting percentage of 22.2% (6 of 27) but did excel from the free throw line, hitting 17 of 24 for 70.8%. Gonzaga, on the other hand, converted 33 of 71 attempts from the floor, achieving a shooting rate of 46.5%. Kentucky ended the game with a shooting percentage of 45.3%, nailing 34 of 75 shots. They made 7 of 25 three-point attempts, accounting for a shooting percentage of 28.0%, and successfully converted 83.3% of their free throw attempts, totaling 15 successful shots. Gonzaga committed 15 fouls, putting Kentucky at the foul line 18 times. The Wildcats committed 7 turnovers while managing to secure 40 rebounds (25 defensive, 15 offensive) during the matchup.
Andrew Carr was a key contributor for the Wildcats, shooting 8 of 12 for a remarkable 66.7% from the floor and grabbing 7 rebounds. He accumulated 19 points in 33 minutes of play and recorded 3 assists.
Kentucky boasts a record of 8-1 for the season. Offensively, they are shooting an impressive 49.4% from the field, ranking 30th in NCAA basketball. The Wildcats have tallied a total of 833 points this season, averaging 92.6 points per game, while pulling down an impressive 44.7 rebounds per contest. They average 19.6 assists per game, putting them 9th nationally, with an average of 10.0 turnovers per game. The Wildcats commit 16.8 fouls per game and shoot 74.2% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Kentucky limits opponents to a 3-point shooting percentage of 25.3% (59 of 233), while their foes have managed a free throw shooting percentage of 69.4%. They surrender 12.0 assists and 37.0 rebounds per game, ranking 117th and 287th in NCAA Division 1, respectively. Kentucky’s defense ranks 171st in points allowed, averaging 70.7 per game. They force an average of 11.0 turnovers per game and allow opposing teams to shoot 38.6% from the floor, positioning them 38th in NCAA basketball.
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