Chicago State Cougars vs. Stonehill Skyhawks: NEC Matchup Preview

Stonehill Skyhawks (9-16, 6-6 NEC) will face off against the Chicago State Cougars (5-20, 3-9 NEC) in a NEC matchup in Chicago on Thursday at 7 p.m. EST. Chicago State has a 3-5 record in home games and averages 66.1 points per game, shooting 39.9% from the field. On the other hand, Stonehill holds a 6-6 record against NEC opponents and performs well when winning the turnover battle, averaging 13.1 turnovers per game.
Chicago State scores an average of 66.1 points per game, slightly lower than the 68.6 points allowed by Stonehill. The Skyhawks, on the other hand, average 65.8 points per game, while Chicago State allows an average of 78.2 points. This will be the first meeting between the Cougars and the Skyhawks in NEC play this season.
Key players for Chicago State include CJ Ray, averaging 13.5 points, and Marcus Tankersley, who has been averaging 11.6 points in the last 10 games. For Stonehill, Hermann Koffi leads the team with an average of 13.4 points, and Davante Hackett has been scoring 13.1 points over the past 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Cougars have a 3-7 record, averaging 66.5 points per game. The Skyhawks, on the other hand, have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, averaging 63.6 points per game. Chicago State's opponents have averaged 71.5 points per game, while Stonehill's opponents have averaged 64.9 points.
It will be an exciting matchup between the Chicago State Cougars and the Stonehill Skyhawks as they face off in NEC play. Both teams will look to secure a victory and improve their standings in the conference.