How to Watch Lafayette Leopards vs. American Eagles: Live Stream or on TV
The Lafayette Leopards (10-22, 7-11 Patriot) host the American Eagles (17-14, 7-11 Patriot) in Patriot play at Kirby Sports Center, beginning at 4:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
In its previous game, Lafayette topped Lehigh on Thursday, 71-64. Josh Rivera scored a team-high 24 points (and chipped in one assist and four rebounds). In its previous game, American defeated Navy on Thursday, 52-51. Its top scorer was Matt Rogers with 17 points.
When is Lafayette vs. American and when does it start?
This game between the Leopards and Eagles is scheduled to tip off on Sunday, March 5, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 4:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Lafayette vs. American
The Leopards and Eagles will hit the court at Kirby Sports Center for this matchup on March 5, and if you’d 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 CBS Sports.
Lafayette Leopards vs. American Eagles Game Preview
Lafayette Stats, Odds & Insights
Lafayette’s -102 scoring differential (outscored by 3.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 61.7 points per game (354th in college basketball) while allowing 64.9 per contest (40th in college basketball).
The Leopards post just 3.7 fewer points than the Eagles give up (65.4).
Lafayette knocks down 8.7 three-pointers per game (58th in college basketball) at a 32.7% rate (263rd in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 per game its opponents make at a 34.3% rate.
On offense, the Leopards score 59.9 points per game when playing at home, compared to 63.1 points per game on the road.
On offense, Lafayette has had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over its last 10 games, scoring 61.4 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 61.7 it has racked up over the course of this year.
American Stats, Odds & Insights
American puts up 65.1 points per game (332nd in college basketball) while allowing 65.4 per outing (46th in college basketball). It has a -9 scoring differential.
The Eagles post just 0.2 more points per game (65.1) than the Leopards concede (64.9).
American knocks down 6.2 three-pointers per game (304th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.5. It shoots 34.8% from deep, and its opponents shoot 37.8%.
In 2022-23 the Eagles are averaging 2.8 more points per game at home (66.6) than away (63.8).
American is putting up 60.9 points per contest over its last 10 games, which is 4.2 fewer points than its average for the season (65.1).
Leopards Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo O’Boyle | 31 | 11.4 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Josh Rivera | 30 | 10.5 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| CJ Fulton | 30 | 10.4 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
| Kyle Jenkins | 32 | 9.5 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| T.J. Berger | 31 | 7.5 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Eagles Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Rogers | 31 | 13.8 | 6.0 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Johnny O’Neil | 29 | 11.2 | 6.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Elijah Stephens | 31 | 9.6 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Colin Smalls | 22 | 9.0 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Geoff Sprouse | 29 | 7.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
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