Southern Utah squares off against North Alabama in CBI Tournament matchup

Published Mar. 18, 2023 3:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

North Alabama Lions (18-14, 10-8 ASUN) vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds (22-12, 12-6 WAC)

Daytona Beach, Florida; Saturday, 1:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Southern Utah Thunderbirds and North Alabama Lions square off in the College Basketball Invitational.

The Thunderbirds' record in WAC play is 12-6, and their record is 10-6 against non-conference opponents. Southern Utah ranks fourth in the WAC with 9.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Jason Spurgin averaging 2.5.

The Lions are 10-8 in ASUN play. North Alabama is the best team in the ASUN scoring 12.4 fast break points per game.

TOP PERFORMERS: Drake Allen is averaging 10.9 points and 3.6 assists for the Thunderbirds. Tevian Jones is averaging 14.8 points over the last 10 games for Southern Utah.

Daniel Ortiz is scoring 14.9 points per game with 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist for the Lions. Jacari Lane is averaging 16.8 points and 4.4 assists over the past 10 games for North Alabama.

LAST 10 GAMES: Thunderbirds: 6-4, averaging 76.9 points, 32.3 rebounds, 11.6 assists, 6.2 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.4 points per game.

Lions: 6-4, averaging 75.0 points, 28.4 rebounds, 11.3 assists, 5.3 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.3 points.

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