NEWSLETTER
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (24-12) play the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (22-13) on March 21, 2023. The matchup airs on ESPN2.
Southern Utah won its most recent game versus Rice, 81-79, on Monday. Tevian Jones led the way with 30 points, plus six rebounds and one assist. On Monday, in its last game, Eastern Kentucky defeated Indiana State 89-88 in OT. With 32 points, Devontae Blanton was its high scorer.
When is Southern Utah vs. Eastern Kentucky and when does it start?
This matchup between the Thunderbirds and Colonels will happen on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Southern Utah vs. Eastern Kentucky
The Thunderbirds and Colonels will take to the hardwood at America First Events Center for this matchup on March 21, and if you want to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN2.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Game Preview
Southern Utah Stats, Odds & Insights
Southern Utah averages 82.2 points per game (fifth in college basketball) while giving up 73.8 per contest (285th in college basketball). It has a +302 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 8.4 points per game.
The 82.2 points the Thunderbirds average are 9.5 more than the Colonels concede.
Southern Utah knocks down 8.3 three-pointers per game (83rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.5 on average.
The Thunderbirds are putting up 91.5 points per game this year in home games, which is 17.7 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (73.8).
In its last 10 games, Southern Utah has been putting up 76.7 points per contest, an average that’s slightly lower than the 82.2 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Eastern Kentucky Stats, Odds & Insights
Eastern Kentucky has a +190 scoring differential, topping opponents by 5.4 points per game. It is putting up 78.1 points per game, 34th in college basketball, and is giving up 72.7 per outing to rank 260th in college basketball.
The Colonels’ 78.1 points per game are only 4.3 more than the Thunderbirds concede.
Eastern Kentucky connects on 8.7 three-pointers per game (56th in college basketball) at a 34.2% rate (174th in college basketball), compared to the 7.8 its opponents make, shooting 33.0% from deep.
The Colonels score 86.8 points per game at home, and 68.7 away.
Over its past 10 games, Eastern Kentucky is scoring 77.0 points per contest, compared to its season average of 78.1.
Thunderbirds Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tevian Jones | 35 | 17.8 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Maizen Fausett | 36 | 12.1 | 6.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Harrison Butler | 36 | 11.0 | 6.7 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Drake Allen | 36 | 10.7 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Jason Spurgin | 36 | 10.1 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
Colonels Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devontae Blanton | 35 | 17.2 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Kalen Williams | 1 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Michael Moreno | 35 | 11.4 | 6.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| C.J. Roberts | 1 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Leland Walker | 35 | 9.3 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
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