ETSU looks to extend streak vs Chattanooga
January 26, 2021 GMT
Freedom Hall Civic Center, Johnson City, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State looks for its 11th straight win in the head-to-head series over Chattanooga. In its last 10 wins against the Mocs, East Tennessee State has won by an average of 15 points. Chattanooga’s last win in the series came on March 7, 2016, a 73-67 victory.
PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE: Senior leadership could play a big role in this game’s outcome. Ledarrius Brewer, Damari Monsanto, David Sloan and Silas Adheke have combined to account for 61 percent of East Tennessee State’s scoring this year and 43 percent of the team’s points over its last five games. For Chattanooga, Malachi Smith, David Jean-Baptiste, Stefan Kenic, A.J. Caldwell and Darius Banks have collectively accounted for 70 percent of all Chattanooga scoring.
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January 17, 2021
Freedom Hall Civic Center, Johnson City, Tennessee; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State looks for its 12th straight win in the head-to-head series over VMI. In its last 11 wins against the Keydets, East Tennessee State has won by an average of 17 points. VMI’s last win in the series came on Jan. 17, 2015, an 85-79 victory.
STEPPING UP: Greg Parham and Jake Stephens have led the Keydets. Parham is averaging 18.4 points while Stephens is putting up 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. The Buccaneers have been led by Damari Monsanto and David Sloan, who have combined to score 19 points per contest.
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