North Dakota vs. Southeastern Louisiana: Basketball Match Preview & Game Notes
- Location: Riviera Maya, Mexico (Hard Rock Hotel) First Meeting: This matchup marks the first encounter between North Dakota (UND) and Southeastern Louisiana (SLU).
- Recent Performance: North Dakota's last game ended in a defeat against Bethune-Cookman, where they lost 79-67.
- Series History: This will be the first game between UND and SLU, providing both teams with a unique opportunity.
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!