Redhawks vs. Cougars: OVC Basketball Showdown Preview

Redhawks vs. Cougars: OVC Basketball Showdown Preview

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (8-15, 4-10 OVC) will face off against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (9-14, 3-11 OVC) in a basketball game in Edwardsville, Illinois on Thursday at 6 p.m. EST. The Redhawks are coming off a loss where Carmen Taylor scored 21 points against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.

The Cougars have a 6-5 record in home games and have won 5 out of 12 games decided by at least 10 points. On the other hand, the Redhawks have struggled against OVC opponents with a 4-10 record and give up an average of 68.5 points per game.

SIU-Edwardsville has been slightly better at making 3-pointers this season, averaging 6.8 made shots per game compared to Southeast Missouri State's 5.1 made shots per game. The upcoming matchup will be the first conference meeting between the two teams this season.

Key players to watch for the Cougars include Kiyoko Proctor, who averages 12.4 points, and Lauren Miller, who has been averaging 10.7 points in the last 10 games. For the Redhawks, Carmen Taylor leads the team with 12.4 points and 1.6 steals per game, while Kearra Jones averages 11.5 points and 6.9 rebounds in the past 10 games.

In their last 10 games, the Cougars have a 2-8 record, averaging 59.0 points per game, while the Redhawks have a 3-7 record, averaging 59.8 points per game. Both teams have faced challenges on the defensive end, with their opponents scoring an average of 64.9 and 68.6 points per game, respectively.

This preview was generated using data from Sportradar and technology provided by Data Skrive. The upcoming game between the Redhawks and the Cougars promises to be an exciting matchup between two OVC teams looking to secure a victory.