Elon (2-5) vs. UNC Greensboro (6-2)
Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Darius Burford and Elon will battle De'Monte Buckingham and UNC Greensboro. The sophomore Burford is averaging 13.4 points over the last five games. Buckingham, a senior, is averaging 10.4 points over the last five games.
STEPPING UP: Buckingham has averaged 12.4 points and 8.5 rebounds to lead the way for the Spartans. Bas Leyte is also a big contributor, putting up 8.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. The Phoenix are led by Burford, who is averaging 12 points and 5.7 rebounds.DOMINANT DARIUS: Burford has connected on 38.9 percent of the 18 3-pointers he's attempted and has made 5 of 11 over his last three games. He's also made 68.8 percent of his foul shots this season.
SLIPPING AT 74: Elon is 0-5 when it allows at least 74 points and 2-0 when it holds opponents to less than 74.
STREAK STATS: UNC Greensboro has won its last four home games, scoring an average of 61.5 points while giving up 53.3.
SECOND CHANCES: UNC Greensboro has posted an excellent offensive rebound percentage of 39.5 percent this year. That figure is the 12th-highest in the country. The offensive rebound percentage for Elon stands at just 23.9 percent (ranked 277th).
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