Cubbage, St. Francis visit Delaware St.

Published Dec. 9, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

St. Francis (NY) (1-8) vs. Delaware State (2-7)

Memorial Hall, Dover, Delaware; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two senior guards will be on display as Michael Cubbage and St. Francis (NY) will go up against Myles Carter and Delaware State. Cubbage is averaging 12.6 points over the last five games. Carter has scored 24 percent of the team's points this season and is averaging 17.8 over his last five games.

TEAM LEADERS: Carter is averaging 15.7 points and 5.9 rebounds to lead the way for the Hornets. Complementing Carter is Dominik Fragala, who is producing 14.3 points per game. The Terriers are led by Cubbage, who is averaging 11.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 steals.MIGHTY MICHAEL: Cubbage has connected on 9.1 percent of the 22 3-pointers he's attempted. He's also made 80.6 percent of his foul shots this season.

SLIPPING AT 59: Delaware State is 0-7 this year when it allows 59 points or more and 2-0 when holding opponents to fewer than 59.

PASSING FOR POINTS: The Terriers have recently created baskets via assists more often than the Hornets. Delaware State has 24 assists on 60 field goals (40 percent) over its previous three outings while St. Francis (NY) has assists on 26 of 59 field goals (44.1 percent) during its past three games.

STINGY STATE: Delaware State has held opposing teams to only 40 percent shooting, the lowest percentage among all MEAC teams. The Hornets have allowed 46.2 percent from the field over their five-game losing skid, however.

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