Southern Miss hopes to end skid vs ECU

Published Dec. 20, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

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Southern Miss (4-7) vs. East Carolina (8-3)

Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum, Greenville, North Carolina; Tuesday, 12 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Southern Miss looks to end its five-game losing streak as it goes up against East Carolina. Southern Miss is looking to break its current five-game losing streak. East Carolina lost 74-64 to Liberty on Friday.

LEADING THE CHARGE: Tristen Newton has averaged 17.5 points and 4.9 assists to lead the way for the Pirates. Vance Jackson has paired with Newton and is producing 10.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. The Golden Eagles have been led by Isaih Moore, who is averaging 12.5 points and 6.5 rebounds.

FACILITATING THE OFFENSE: Newton has either made or assisted on 43 percent of all East Carolina field goals over the last five games. The sophomore guard has accounted for 23 field goals and 28 assists in those games.

UNDEFEATED WHEN: East Carolina is a perfect 6-0 when the team records at least 10 offensive rebounds. The Pirates are 2-3 this season when they fail to reach that mark.

STREAK STATS: Southern Miss has scored 54.8 points per game and allowed 76.4 over its five-game road losing streak. East Carolina has won its last seven home games, scoring an average of 75 points while giving up 66.4.

DID YOU KNOW: Southern Miss has scored 54.8 points and allowed 72.2 points over its last five games. East Carolina has averaged 68.2 points and given up 65.4 over its last five.

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