Saturday, January 9, 2010

Furman (8-6) @ UNCG (2-12)

When: Saturday, January 9 4 pm
Where: Greensboro Coliseum (7,617/23,500)
TV: None

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Spartan Notes:
- Last time out, a lethargic effort by the Spartans in the first half helped Wofford to an easy 79-62 win. Ben Stywall led UNCG with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
- UNCG has lost its last 8 games. The Spartans are 0-8 at the Greensboro Coliseum.
- The Spartans now sit at 1-2 in the Southern Conference.
- Stywall leads UNCG is scoring (13.3) and rebounding (9.8). Kyle Randall leads the team in assists (2.1).
- For the season, UNCG is shooting 38.1% from the field, 28.6% from behind the arc and 71.5% from the free throw line.

Paladin Notes:
- On Thursday, Furman won a low scoring affair at Elon, 53-48. Jordan Miller led the Paladins with 11 points.
- Furman comes into the game with a 2-1 conference record, having won both of its road games (Elon, App State).
- The Paladins are 3-3 on the road this season.
- Miller leads Furman in scoring (16.6). Amu Saaka is averaging 14.5 points and a team best 6.6 rebounds. Justin Dehm leads the team in assists (3.1).
- For the year, Furman is shooting 41.1% from the field, 36.5% from behind the arc and 74.2% from the free throw line.

My Thoughts:
It's time to put on the rally caps and get loud at the coliseum. The Spartans need their fans to make this atmosphere electric ... NOW !!!

Go Spartans !!!

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