Williams, Gardner-Webb visit ECU

Published Dec. 2, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

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Gardner-Webb (4-3) vs. East Carolina (6-2)

Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum, Greenville, North Carolina; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two sophomore guards will be on display as D'Maurian Williams and Gardner-Webb will face Tristen Newton and East Carolina. D. Williams has scored 21 percent of the team's points this season and is averaging 17 over his last five games. Newton is averaging 18.6 points and five assists over the last five games.

BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: The explosive Newton has averaged 19 points, four rebounds and 4.9 assists to lead the way for the Pirates. Complementing Newton is Brandon Suggs, who is producing 12.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. The Runnin' Bulldogs have been led by D. Williams, who is averaging 16 points and 6.4 rebounds.

CREATING OFFENSE: Newton has either made or assisted on 55 percent of all East Carolina field goals over the last three games. Newton has accounted for 21 field goals and 18 assists in those games.

TWO STREAKS: Gardner-Webb has dropped its last three road games, scoring 59.7 points and allowing 80.7 points during those contests. East Carolina has won its last five home games, scoring an average of 76.2 points while giving up 68.4.

ACCOUNTING FOR ASSISTS: The Pirates have recently converted buckets via assists more often than the Runnin' Bulldogs. East Carolina has an assist on 51 of 71 field goals (71.8 percent) over its previous three outings while Gardner-Webb has assists on 59 of 99 field goals (59.6 percent) during its past three games.

DID YOU KNOW: Gardner-Webb has averaged 82.4 points per game over its last five games. The Runnin' Bulldogs are giving up only 65 points per game over that span.

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