The Nicholls State Colonels (1-2) take on the Northern Kentucky Norse (0-2) at Truist Arena on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The game starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Northern Kentucky vs. Nicholls State
- Game day: Thursday, November 14, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Northern Kentucky 2023-24 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
45.6 |
109 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
44.5 |
225 |
Rebounds Per Game |
30.8 |
265 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
32.6 |
241 |
Turnovers Per Game |
12 |
265 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.5 |
36 |
Nicholls State 2023-24 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
44.5 |
188 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
43.4 |
155 |
Rebounds Per Game |
31.3 |
230 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
32.7 |
250 |
Turnovers Per Game |
12.4 |
293 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.9 |
211 |
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Northern Kentucky vs. Nicholls State Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the Norse put up just 0.9 more points per game (74.8) than the Colonels allowed (73.9).
- When Northern Kentucky totaled more than 73.9 points last season, it went 13-4.
- Nicholls State had a 12-7 record last season when allowing fewer than 74.8 points.
- The Colonels' 73.9 points per game last year were only 0.7 more points than the 73.2 the Norse gave up to opponents.
- Nicholls State put together a 13-3 record last season in games it scored more than 73.2 points.
- Northern Kentucky's record was 13-5 when it allowed fewer than 73.9 points last season.
- The Norse totaled 54 more points than their opponents last season (1.6 per game on average), while the Colonels were outscored by two total points (zero per game average differential).
Shooting
- The Norse shot 45.6% from the field last season, 2.2 percentage points higher than the 43.4% the Colonels allowed to opponents.
- In games Northern Kentucky shot better than 43.4% from the field, it went 14-4 overall.
- The Colonels shot 44.5% from the field, equal to what the Norse's opponents shot last season.
- Last season, Nicholls State had a 15-1 record in games the team collectively shot above 44.5% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Norse and the Colonels rebounded at a similar clip last season (30.8 and 31.3 boards per game, respectively).
- Nicholls State was 13-2 overall when they won the rebounding battle. Northern Kentucky was 7-12 when they failed to control the glass.
- The Norse were the 265th-ranked rebounding team in college basketball. The Colonels finished 230th.
- The Norse and the Colonels were evenly matched on the offensive boards last season, with the teams averaging 8.6 and 7.8 offensive rebounds per game, respectively.
- When Northern Kentucky grabbed the most offensive rebounds they were 9-5 overall. When recording fewer boards, Nicholls State was 13-8.
- The Colonels were the 230th-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball. The Norse finished 179th.
- Rebounding was a weakness for both squads last season. Northern Kentucky recorded a rebounding margin of -1.8 rebounds per game. Nicholls State averaged a margin of -1.4 rebounds.
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Home/Away |
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Nicholls State Upcoming Games
Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
11/15/2024 |
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Away |
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