The BYU Cougars (3-0) hope to extend a three-game win streak when they host the Morgan State Bears (2-2) on November 18, 2023 at Marriott Center.
BYU was victorious in its previous game against SE Louisiana, 105-48, on Wednesday. Fousseyni Traore was its leading scorer with 18 points. In its previous game, Morgan State lost to Fresno State on Wednesday, 87-68. Its leading scorer was Ahmarie Simpkins with 17 points.
When is BYU vs. Morgan State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Cougars and Bears will happen on Saturday, November 18, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch BYU vs. Morgan State
The Cougars and Bears will hit the floor at Marriott Center for this matchup on November 18, and if you would 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 ESPN+.
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BYU Cougars vs. Morgan State Bears Game Preview
BYU Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
With 75.5 points scored per game and 69.9 points conceded last season, BYU was 85th in the nation on offense and 169th defensively.
Last year, the 75.5 points per game the Cougars recorded were just 3.2 more points than the Bears gave up (72.3).
BYU was 100th in the country in 3-pointers made (8.1 per game) and 182nd in 3-point percentage (34.1%) last year.
The Cougars posted 76.3 points per game last year when playing at home, which was 4.4 more points than they averaged on the road (71.9).
Morgan State Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Last year Morgan State scored 74.9 points per game (98th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendered 72.3 points per contest (245th-ranked).
The Bears’ 74.9 points per game last year were 5.0 more points than the 69.9 the Cougars gave up to opponents.
Morgan State ranked 258th in college basketball with 6.7 treys per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked 44th with a 36.8% shooting percentage from three-point land.
The Bears put up more points at home (87.0 per game) than away (65.4) last season.
Cougars Key Players (2022-23)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fousseyni Traore | 33 | 12.9 | 7.8 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Rudi Williams | 34 | 12.8 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Spencer Johnson | 25 | 11.1 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Gideon George | 34 | 10.5 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| Jaxson Robinson | 33 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
Bears Key Players (2022-23
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Burke | 31 | 18.7 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 3.0 |
| Malik Miller | 19 | 17.6 | 9.8 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Khyne Staten | 1 | 17.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Khalil Turner | 13 | 9.1 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Will Thomas | 29 | 8.9 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
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