The Bellarmine Knights (3-14, 0-4 ASUN) will host the Lipscomb Bisons (11-6, 3-1 ASUN) after losing three home games in a row.
On Saturday, in its most recent game, Lipscomb beat West Georgia 86-67. With 20 points, Gyasi Powell was its high scorer. In its most recent game, Bellarmine lost to North Florida on Saturday, 98-83. Jack Karasinski scored a team-high 27 points (and chipped in two assists and one rebound).
When is Lipscomb vs. Bellarmine and when does it start?
This matchup between the Bisons and Knights is set to start on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 6:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Lipscomb vs. Bellarmine
The Bisons and Knights will hit the floor at Knights Hall for this matchup on January 16, and if you want to see 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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Lipscomb Bisons vs. Bellarmine Knights Game Preview
Lipscomb Stats, Odds & Insights
Lipscomb outscores opponents by 12.0 points per game (scoring 78.9 per game to rank 87th in college basketball while giving up 66.9 per outing to rank 59th in college basketball) and has a +203 scoring differential overall.
The 78.9 points the Bisons average are only 1.2 fewer than the Knights allow.
Lipscomb connects on 1.4 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.6 (106th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.2.
The Bisons are putting up 85.3 points per game this year when playing at home, which is 12.1 more points than they’re averaging away from home (73.2).
Lipscomb’s offense has been improved over its last 10 games, racking up 84.1 points per contest compared to the 78.9 it has averaged this year.
Bellarmine Stats, Odds & Insights
Bellarmine has a -143 scoring differential, falling short by 8.4 points per game. It is putting up 71.7 points per game, 261st in college basketball, and is allowing 80.1 per outing to rank 343rd in college basketball.
The Knights average 71.7 points, just 4.8 more than the 66.9 the Bisons give up.
Bellarmine connects on 9.1 three-pointers per game (67th in college basketball) at a 35.5% rate (95th in college basketball), compared to the 10.4 per contest its opponents make, shooting 38.9% from deep.
In 2024-25 the Knights are scoring 15.5 more points per game at home (79.9) than on the road (64.4).
Bellarmine has played worse offensively in its last 10 games, averaging 70.3 points per contest, 1.4 fewer points its than season average of 71.7.
Bisons Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jacob Ognacevic | 17 | 18.4 | 7.2 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
Gyasi Powell | 17 | 11.6 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 2.3 |
Will Pruitt | 17 | 11.1 | 5.5 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
Dylan Faulkner | 15 | 10.5 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
Joe Anderson | 17 | 9.1 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Knights Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jack Karasinski | 11 | 16.2 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
Billy Smith | 17 | 13.3 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
Ben Johnson | 17 | 11.9 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
Dylan Branson | 11 | 8.6 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
Dezmond McKinney | 15 | 6.1 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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