Young, Charlotte host GW

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

Associated Press

George Washington (2-7) vs. Charlotte (3-3)

Dale F. Halton Arena, Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Joe Bamisile and George Washington will face Jahmir Young and Charlotte. The sophomore Bamisile has scored 21 percent of the team's points this season and is averaging 11.6 over his last five games. Young, a junior, is averaging 19.6 points over the last five games.

LEADING THE WAY: The dynamic Young has averaged 18.7 points, six rebounds and 4.5 assists to lead the way for the 49ers. Clyde Trapp Jr. is also a top contributor, maintaining an average of 11.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. The Colonials have been led by Bamisile, who is averaging 13 points and 6.2 rebounds.

FACILITATING THE OFFENSE: Young has made or assisted on 47 percent of all Charlotte field goals over the last five games. Young has accounted for 37 field goals and 24 assists in those games.

WINLESS WHEN: George Washington is 0-7 when scoring fewer than 69 points and 2-0 when scoring at least 69.

STREAK STATS: George Washington has scored 59.3 points per game and allowed 73.3 over its three-game road losing streak.

DID YOU KNOW: George Washington has averaged 61.4 points per game over its last five games. The Colonials are giving up 67 points per game over that stretch.

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