ETSU looks to extend streak vs The Citadel
February 9, 2021 GMT
McAlister Field House, Charleston, South Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over The Citadel. East Tennessee State has won by an average of 19 points in its last five wins over the Bulldogs. The Citadel’s last win in the series came on Feb. 20, 2018, an 84-82 win.
SAVVY VETERANS: Senior leadership has been on display for both teams this year. Hayden Brown, Kaiden Rice, Tyler Moffe and Fletcher Abee have collectively accounted for 67 percent of The Citadel’s scoring this season. For East Tennessee State, Ledarrius Brewer, Damari Monsanto, David Sloan and Silas Adheke have combined to account for 63 percent of all East Tennessee State scoring, including 73 percent of the team’s points over its last five games.
ETSU looks to extend streak vs Chattanooga
January 26, 2021 GMT
Freedom Hall Civic Center, Johnson City, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State looks for its 11th straight win in the head-to-head series over Chattanooga. In its last 10 wins against the Mocs, East Tennessee State has won by an average of 15 points. Chattanooga’s last win in the series came on March 7, 2016, a 73-67 victory.
PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE: Senior leadership could play a big role in this game’s outcome. Ledarrius Brewer, Damari Monsanto, David Sloan and Silas Adheke have combined to account for 61 percent of East Tennessee State’s scoring this year and 43 percent of the team’s points over its last five games. For Chattanooga, Malachi Smith, David Jean-Baptiste, Stefan Kenic, A.J. Caldwell and Darius Banks have collectively accounted for 70 percent of all Chattanooga scoring.
East Tennessee State (7-5, 3-1) vs. Western Carolina (7-5, 0-3) Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, North Carolina; Wednesday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State looks for its 13th straight win in the head-to-head series over Western Carolina. East Tennessee State has won by an average of 14 points in its last 12 wins over the Catamounts. Western Carolina's last win in the series came on March 7, 2015, a 67-61 win. SUPER SENIORS: East Tennessee State has benefited heavily from its seniors. Ledarrius Brewer, Damari Monsanto, David Sloan and Silas Adheke have collectively accounted for 59