NEWSLETTER
The Charlotte 49ers (21-14) take a three-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (23-13), winners of three straight as well.
On Tuesday, in its last game, Charlotte beat Radford 63-56. With 14 points, Brice Williams was its high scorer. On Tuesday, in its last game, Eastern Kentucky beat Southern Utah 108-106 in OT. With 31 points, Isaiah Cozart was its high scorer.
When is Charlotte vs. Eastern Kentucky and when does it start?
This contest between the 49ers and Colonels will happen on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 5:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Charlotte vs. Eastern Kentucky
The 49ers and Colonels will take to the court at Ocean Center for this matchup on March 22, and if you’d like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN2.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Game Preview
Charlotte Stats, Odds & Insights
Charlotte outscores opponents by 4.4 points per game (scoring 66.8 per game to rank 305th in college basketball while allowing 62.4 per outing to rank 17th in college basketball) and has a +154 scoring differential overall.
The 66.8 points the 49ers average are 6.8 fewer than the Colonels concede.
Charlotte hits 8.0 three-pointers per game (111th in college basketball), 1.3 more than its opponents (6.7).
The 49ers are averaging 69.9 points per game in home games. Away from home, they are averaging 64.6 points per contest.
Charlotte has seen an increase in scoring recently, racking up 70.0 points per game in its last 10 outings, 3.2 points more than the 66.8 it has scored this year.
Eastern Kentucky Stats, Odds & Insights
Eastern Kentucky puts up 78.9 points per game (26th in college basketball) while allowing 73.6 per outing (279th in college basketball). It has a +192 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 5.3 points per game.
The Colonels put up 16.5 more points per game (78.9) than the 49ers give up (62.4).
Eastern Kentucky knocks down 8.6 three-pointers per game (61st in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.0 on average.
At home, the Colonels score 86.8 points per game. On the road, they score 71.1.
In its last 10 games, Eastern Kentucky is putting up 79.4 points per contest, 0.5 more than its season average (78.9).
49ers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Williams | 35 | 14.0 | 5.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Aly Khalifa | 33 | 11.5 | 6.4 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Lu’Cye Patterson | 35 | 10.1 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Igor Milicic Jr. | 34 | 7.8 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| Montre’ Gipson | 35 | 7.1 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
Colonels Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devontae Blanton | 36 | 17.4 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Kalen Williams | 1 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Michael Moreno | 36 | 11.1 | 6.5 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| C.J. Roberts | 1 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Isaiah Cozart | 36 | 9.9 | 7.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 0.0 |
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