The Jacksonville Dolphins (9-7, 3-1 ASUN) hope to extend a three-game win streak when they host the North Alabama Lions (11-6, 3-1 ASUN) on January 16, 2025 at Swisher Gymnasium. The contest airs on ESPN+.
In its previous game, North Alabama defeated Stetson on Saturday, 92-64. Taye Fields scored a team-high 23 points (and chipped in four assists and 17 boards). In its previous game, Jacksonville beat Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, 82-75. Robert McCray scored a team-high 19 points (and chipped in two assists and two boards).
When is North Alabama vs. Jacksonville and when does it start?
This contest between the Lions and Dolphins will begin on Thursday, January 16, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch North Alabama vs. Jacksonville
The Lions and Dolphins will take to the court at Swisher Gymnasium for this matchup on January 16, and if you’d like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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North Alabama Lions vs. Jacksonville Dolphins Game Preview
North Alabama Stats, Odds & Insights
North Alabama’s +137 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 79.3 points per game (81st in college basketball) while giving up 71.2 per outing (179th in college basketball).
The 79.3 points the Lions average are 7.8 more than the Dolphins give up.
North Alabama hits 8.4 three-pointers per game (120th in college basketball) at a 34.4% rate (150th in college basketball), compared to the 8.1 its opponents make while shooting 32.1% from beyond the arc.
When playing at home, the Lions are putting up 19.5 more points per game (89.4) than they are away from home (69.9).
North Alabama has seen an increase in scoring lately, racking up 79.7 points per game in its last 10 outings, 0.4 points more than the 79.3 it has scored this year.
Jacksonville Stats, Odds & Insights
Jacksonville puts up 71.1 points per game (270th in college basketball) while allowing 71.5 per contest (195th in college basketball). It has a -6 scoring differential.
The Dolphins put up just 0.1 fewer points per game (71.1) than the Lions give up (71.2).
Jacksonville makes 7.4 three-pointers per game (215th in college basketball) at a 34.5% rate (142nd in college basketball), compared to the 7.5 its opponents make, shooting 34.9% from deep.
At home, the Dolphins score 71.7 points per game. Away, they score 68.0.
Over its previous 10 games, Jacksonville is putting up 69.7 points per game, compared to its season average of 71.1.
Lions Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jacari Lane | 17 | 15.8 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
Dallas Howell | 3 | 11.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.3 |
Daniel Ortiz | 17 | 11.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
Taye Fields | 17 | 11.1 | 7.9 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
Will Soucie | 17 | 10.9 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Dolphins Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Robert McCray | 16 | 16.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
Zimi Nwokeji | 16 | 8.8 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.8 |
Zach Bell | 16 | 8.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
Kendall Munson | 16 | 7.4 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Jakari Spence | 15 | 7.4 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
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