The South Alabama Jaguars (0-1) go up against the Nicholls State Colonels (0-1) on Friday, November 8, 2024 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium. It starts at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Nicholls State vs. South Alabama Game Info

• When: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
• Where: David R. Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, Louisiana
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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Nicholls State Stats Insights

• Last season, the Colonels had a 44.5% shooting percentage from the field, which was 0.4% lower than the 44.9% of shots the Jaguars’ opponents made.
• Nicholls State went 15-1 when it shot better than 44.9% from the field.
• The Jaguars ranked 315th in rebounding in college basketball. The Colonels finished 230th.
• Last year, the Colonels averaged 73.9 points per game, just 1.8 fewer points than the 75.7 the Jaguars gave up.
• Nicholls State went 12-3 last season when scoring more than 75.7 points.

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South Alabama Stats Insights

• The Jaguars’ 44.3% shooting percentage from the field last season was 0.9 percentage points higher than the Colonels allowed to their opponents (43.4%).
• South Alabama compiled a 13-5 straight up record in games it shot higher than 43.4% from the field.
• The Colonels ranked 254th in college basketball in offensive rebounding, while the Jaguars ranked 339th.
• The Jaguars’ 74 points per game last year were just 0.1 more points than the 73.9 the Colonels gave up.
• When South Alabama gave up fewer than 73.9 points last season, it went 12-2.

Nicholls State Home & Away Comparison (2023-24)

• Offensively Nicholls State fared better when playing at home last season, averaging 75.9 points per game, compared to 72.7 per game away from home.
• The Colonels allowed 69.4 points per game when playing at home last year, compared to 77.3 in road games.
• Looking at three-pointers, Nicholls State fared better in home games last season, draining 8.7 threes per game with a 38.1% three-point percentage, compared to 8.2 threes per game and a 35.5% three-point percentage away from home.

South Alabama Home & Away Comparison (2023-24)

• South Alabama put up more points at home (79.5 per game) than on the road (67.5) last season.
• At home, the Jaguars allowed 75.2 points per game last season. On the road, they allowed 76.2.
• Beyond the arc, South Alabama sunk fewer treys on the road (6.8 per game) than at home (8.2) last season, and put up a lower percentage away (32.4%) than at home (36.5%) too.

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