Raleigh, NC. – The Falcons are primed to welcome high-powered Virginia State at home to stay on the winning track. After surviving a scare in its last contest against Allen University, the Falcons look to build off the momentum and square off against a familiar foe in the Trojans. The Trojans are off to a solid start this season at 6-3. After winning its last game against Bluefield State, the Trojans will seek to add the Falcons to its long road trip win list.
The Broadcast
Thursday's game will be aired on the CIAA Sports Network. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET. Interested viewers must have a subscription in order to view the game.
Notes You Need To Know
- The Falcons have a 9-9 record against the Trojans in their playing history
- Virginia State won the last contest earlier this season 70-59
- The Falcons saw three players reach double-figures in scoring in its last matchup against the Trojans. Moses Mupungo (15), Chance Jamison (11), and Nemo Johnson (10)
- The Falcons are currently holding teams to 72 ppg, which is five less than the Trojans average this season (77.3 ppg)
- SAU ranks sixth in CIAA turnover margin rankings (15.1/game)
- The Falcons are coming off its highest 3-point shooting percentage game of the season against Allen University (50 percent)
- SAU was outrebounded 43-31 in its last matchup against the Trojans (-12)
About Virginia State University
- The Trojans shot 56.3 percent on 3-pointers in its last meeting against the Falcons (9-16)
- Virginia State has four players currently averaging double-figures on the season. Terrence Hunter-Whitfield (17.8), Francis "BJ" Fitzgerald (12.0), Tremere Brown (11.4), and Zach Newkirk (11.2)
- The Trojans are fourth in the CIAA in scoring at 77.3 ppg
- Zach Newkirk and Francis "BJ" Fitzgerald lead the Trojans in 3-point percentage at 50 percent (12-24) and 42.9 percent (21-49) respectively
- Virginia State has scored over 100 points on two separate occasions this season
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