What to Expect as Enrique Freeman and Akron take on David Coit and Northern Illinois on March 2

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The college basketball slate on Saturday will include Greg Tribble and the Akron Zips (20-8, 12-3 MAC) hosting the Northern Illinois Huskies (10-18, 4-11 MAC) at James A. Rhodes Arena, with the matchup tipping at 6:00 PM ET.

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How to Watch Akron vs. Northern Illinois

Akron Players to Watch

  • So far this season, Enrique Freeman is averaging 18.1 points and 12.7 rebounds per contest.
  • Offensively, Tribble averages 11 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
  • Ali Ali has put up 15.6 points per game.
  • On a per-game basis, Sammy Hunter puts up 9.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists, shooting 40.1% from the floor and 36.1% from downtown with 1.8 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Mikal Dawson is putting up 6.2 points, 0.8 assists and 2.6 rebounds per contest this season.

Top Performers (Last 10 Games)

Akron Leaders | Last 10 Games
Name PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Enrique Freeman 17.3 12.5 2 0.6 1 0.7
Ali Ali 14.6 4.2 2.2 0.7 0.3 1.1
Greg Tribble 12.9 3.1 1.6 0.7 0.4 1.2
Sammy Hunter 6.6 3.3 0.5 0.3 0.5 1.2
Mikal Dawson 5.5 3.4 0.4 0.8 0.2 1.3

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Northern Illinois Players to Watch

  • On the hardwood, David Coit is posting 19.9 points, 3.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds per contest.
  • Xavier Amos is putting up 13.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
  • Zarigue Nutter has put up 15.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per contest this season.
  • From an offensive standpoint, Yanic Konan Niederhauser is putting up 6.5 points and 2.1 blocks per contest.
  • So far this season, Will Lovings-Watts is averaging 6.3 points per game.

Top Performers (Last 10 Games)

Northern Illinois Leaders | Last 10 Games
Name PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
David Coit 16.6 1.4 2 0.6 0.2 2.3
Xavier Amos 11.3 4.9 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.9
Zarigue Nutter 11.4 4.8 1.2 0.7 0.2 0.6
Will Lovings-Watts 8.3 4.7 1.5 1.3 0.4 0.9
Yanic Konan Niederhauser 5.4 3.4 0.3 0.2 2.1 0.1

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Akron vs. Northern Illinois Stat Insights

  • The Zips' +262 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 74.7 points per game (149th in college basketball) while allowing 65.3 per contest (22nd in college basketball).
  • Akron wins the rebound battle by 4.9 boards on average. It collects 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 108th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 31.9 per outing.
  • The Zips make 8.3 three-pointers per game (96th in college basketball), 1.9 more than their opponents (6.4). They are shooting 33.8% from beyond the arc (191st in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 30.3%.
  • Northern Illinois' -127 scoring differential (being outscored by 4.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 73.4 points per game (191st in college basketball) while allowing 77.9 per contest (323rd in college basketball).
  • The Huskies lose the rebound battle by 1.6 boards on average. They record 35.4 rebounds per game, 179th in college basketball, while their opponents pull down 37.
  • Northern Illinois knocks down 7.3 three-pointers per game (199th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.8 on average.

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