Halftime Report
Lipscomb is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead UNC-Ash. 42-30.
Lipscomb entered the game having won three straight and they're just one half away from another. Will they make it four, or will UNC-Ash. step up and spoil it? We'll know soon.
Who's Playing
UNC-Ash. Bulldogs @ Lipscomb Bisons
Current Records: UNC-Ash. 2-2, Lipscomb 3-2
How To Watch
- When: Friday, November 24, 2023 at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Place Bell -- Laval, Quebec
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What to Know
UNC-Ash. has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Lipscomb Bisons at 2:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Place Bell. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Winning is just a little bit easier when you work as a team to rack up 24 more assists than your opponent, a fact UNC-Ash. proved on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Dragons 114-59 at home.
Meanwhile, Lipscomb entered their tilt with Alabama A&M with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. The Bisons put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 106-81 win on Saturday. The result was nothing new for Lipscomb, who have now won three matches by 25 points or more so far this season.
The win got the Bulldogs back to even at 2-2. As for the Bisons, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
UNC-Ash. is hoping to beat the odds on Friday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. This will be their first time playing as the favorites this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: UNC-Ash. have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.2 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Lipscomb struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check CBS Sports after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other NCAA Basketball content.
Odds
Lipscomb is a 3.5-point favorite against UNC-Ash., according to the latest college basketball odds.
The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Bulldogs as a 2.5-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 154.5 points.
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Injury Report for Lipscomb
- Jacob Ognacevic: Out (Knee)
