South Alabama Jaguars square off against the New Mexico State Aggies

New Mexico State Aggies (6-0) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (7-1)

Katy, Texas; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: South Alabama plays New Mexico State in Katy, Texas.

The Jaguars have a 7-1 record against non-conference oppponents. South Alabama has a 2-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Aggies are 6-0 in non-conference play. New Mexico State is fifth in the CUSA with 25.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Julius Mims averaging 6.0.

South Alabama’s average of 6.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.6 more made shots on average than the 6.2 per game New Mexico State gives up. New Mexico State averages 9.3 more points per game (74.7) than South Alabama gives up to opponents (65.4).

TOP PERFORMERS: Adam Olsen is shooting 41.5% and averaging 16.0 points for the Jaguars. Jayden Cooper is averaging 9.8 points.

Anthony Wrzeszcz averages 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Aggies, scoring 8.2 points while shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Jemel Jones is averaging 16 points and 1.8 steals.

___

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.