The Elon Phoenix (14-6, 5-2 CAA) will host the Charleston (SC) Cougars (15-5, 5-2 CAA) after winning nine home games in a row.
In its most recent game, Elon topped Monmouth on Thursday, 83-71. Its top scorer was TJ Simpkins with 26 points. Charleston (SC) lost its previous game to UNC Wilmington, 85-83, on Thursday. Derrin Boyd was its leading scorer with 24 points.
When is Elon vs. Charleston (SC) and when does it start?
This contest between the Phoenix and Cougars will happen on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Elon vs. Charleston (SC)
The Phoenix and Cougars will take to the floor at Schar Center for this matchup on January 25, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on FloCollege.
Elon Phoenix vs. Charleston (SC) Cougars Game Preview
Elon Stats, Odds & Insights
Elon is outscoring opponents by 8.9 points per game with a +178 scoring differential overall. It puts up 76.2 points per game (141st in college basketball) and allows 67.3 per outing (64th in college basketball).
The Phoenix put up only 1.2 more points than the Cougars concede (75.0).
Elon makes 7.8 three-pointers per game (175th in college basketball) at a 31.4% rate (306th in college basketball), compared to the 8.4 its opponents make while shooting 31.1% from beyond the arc.
The Phoenix post 84.5 points per game in home games, compared to 72.2 points per game in away games, a difference of 12.3 points per contest.
Elon has seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 72.0 points per game in its last 10 contests, 4.2 points fewer than the 76.2 it has scored this season.
Charleston (SC) Stats, Odds & Insights
Charleston (SC) outscores opponents by 3.7 points per game (posting 78.7 points per game, 83rd in college basketball, and allowing 75.0 per outing, 276th in college basketball) and has a +74 scoring differential.
The Cougars’ 78.7 points per game are 11.4 more than the Phoenix allow.
Charleston (SC) connects on 8.5 three-pointers per game (110th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.7. It shoots 35.6% from deep, and its opponents shoot 31.1%.
In 2024-25 the Cougars are averaging 15.3 more points per game at home (84.3) than on the road (69.0).
In its past 10 games, Charleston (SC) is scoring 77.4 points per contest, compared to its season average of 78.7.
Phoenix Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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TJ Simpkins | 20 | 15.6 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
Nick Dorn | 20 | 15.3 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.1 |
Sam Sherry | 19 | 14.7 | 8.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
TK Simpkins | 15 | 14.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Matthew Van Komen | 19 | 5.8 | 8.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 0.0 |
Cougars Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ante Brzovic | 20 | 18.4 | 8.4 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
Deywilk Tavarez | 19 | 14.1 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 2.6 |
Derrin Boyd | 18 | 13.3 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
AJ Smith | 19 | 10.5 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
Lazar Djokovic | 16 | 8.5 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
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