CCU, Toledo meet in Bahamas

Published Nov. 24, 2021 6:31 a.m. ET

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Toledo (4-1) vs. Coastal Carolina (2-1)

, Baha Mar Convention Center, Nassau, Bahamas; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Toledo is set to face Coastal Carolina in a postseason game in Nassau. Coastal Carolina earned a 64-61 win over Valparaiso in its most recent game, while Toledo won 68-67 against Tulane in its last outing.

STEPPING UP: The rugged Essam Mostafa has averaged a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the Chanticleers. Complementing Mostafa is Ebrima Dibba, who is putting up 10 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. The Rockets have been led by Ryan Rollins, who is averaging 18.6 points and 4.8 rebounds.

KEY CONTRIBUTOR: Rollins has either made or assisted on 41 percent of all Toledo field goals over the last three games. The sophomore guard has accounted for 21 field goals and 11 assists in those games.

FLOOR SPACING: Coastal Carolina's Vince Cole has attempted 19 3-pointers and connected on 36.8 percent of them, and is 7 for 19 over the past three games.

DID YOU KNOW: The Coastal Carolina offense has recorded a turnover on only 12.3 percent of its possessions, which is the fourth-best rate in the country. The Toledo defense has forced opposing teams to turn the ball over on just 13.5 percent of all possessions (ranked 349th among Division I teams).

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