North Dakota vs. Southeastern Louisiana: Basketball Match Preview & Game Notes

North Dakota vs. Southeastern Louisiana: Basketball Match Preview & Game Notes

November 27, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor News

North Dakota vs. Southeastern Louisiana – Game Preview

Date and Time: November 27, 11:30 a.m.
Location: Riviera Maya, Mexico (Hard Rock Hotel)
First Meeting: This matchup marks the first encounter between North Dakota (UND) and Southeastern Louisiana (SLU).

Broadcast Information:

  • Radio: Paul Ralston on KSNR 100.3 FM The Cat
  • Streaming: FloCollege
  • Live Stats: www.FightingHawks.com

Recent Performance:

North Dakota’s last game ended in a defeat against Bethune-Cookman, where they lost 79-67. Despite starting strong, the Hawks struggled in the second half, particularly from three-point range, making only 2 of 15 attempts.

Key Players from Last Game:

  • Treysen Eaglestaff: Scored a team-high 20 points.
  • Mier Panoam: Achieved a career-best with 19 points.
  • Amar Kuljuhovic and Brian Matthews: Each recorded eight rebounds.

Series History:

This will be the first game between UND and SLU, providing both teams with a unique opportunity.

Scouting Southeastern Louisiana:

SLU currently holds a 2-4 record. They have secured wins against William Carey and Louisiana-Monroe. The Lions aim for their first victory in the Cancun Challenge after losses to Wyoming and Gardner-Webb.

  • Top Players:
    • Sam Hines Jr.: Leading scorer with 13.8 points per game and top rebounder with 7.5 rebounds per game.
    • Jakevion Buckley: Leads in assists (25) and steals (11).
    • Kam Burton: Leading three-point shooter with 14 makes.

Team Statistics:

  • SLU averages 70.3 points per game and shoots 43.7% from the field.
  • They struggle with a -3.3 rebounding margin and allow opponents to shoot 43.2% overall.

North Dakota Team Notes:

  • The Hawks average 40 rebounds per game, ranking second in the Summit League.
  • Treysen Eaglestaff averages 19.3 points per game, the highest in the Summit League.
  • Consistent rebounding from Amar Kuljuhovic, who has led the team in this category multiple times.

What a Win Would Mean for North Dakota:

  • Move to a 3-0 record following a loss this season.
  • Improve neutral site record under Coach Sather to 10-9.
  • Mark the third consecutive season with four Division I wins in November.

Prepare to follow the action as North Dakota looks to bounce back against Southeastern Louisiana in this exciting matchup!