Half-time report
Only one half remains between North Alabama and the victory they were favored to achieve tonight. They have a bit of a lead as they currently lead Charleston Southern 46-35.
If N. Alabama continues to play like this, their record will improve to 8-4 in no time. On the other hand, Charleston Southern will have to settle for a 3-10 record unless they turn things around (and quickly).
Who’s playing
Charleston Southern Buccaneers @ N. Alabama Lions
Current records: Charleston Southern 3-9, N. Alabama 7-4
How to watch
What you need to know
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers’ road trip continues as they take on the N. Alabama Lions at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday at CB&S Bank Arena in Flowers Hall. The Buccaneers are expected to lose this one by 9.5 points, so we’ll see if that gives them some motivation.
Last Monday, things couldn’t have gone much worse for Charleston Southern as they lost 82-63 to SC State.
Meanwhile, North Alabama was able to pull out a solid win against East Carolina last Wednesday, winning the game 74-67. This victory made it two consecutive victories for the Lions.
N. Alabama’s victory was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Taye Fields, who had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Fields struggled to find his footing against Auburn in November, so this was a step in the right direction. The team also received help from Corneilous Williams, who went 6 of 8 on his way to 15 points plus seven rebounds and two blocks.
Charleston Southern has struggled recently as they have lost seven of their last nine games, which put a major dent in their 3-9 record this season. As for N. Alabama, their victory ended a three-game road drought and puts them at 7-4.
Charleston Southern fell short against N. Alabama in its previous game in December 2023, losing 76-64. Can Charleston Southern avenge its loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll know soon enough.
Odds
N. Alabama is a heavy 9.5-point favorite against Charleston Southern, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Oddsmakers had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the game opened with the Lions as 8.5-point favorites.
The over/under is 146.5 points.
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History of the series
N. Alabama won the only game these two teams played last year.
- December 13, 2023 – N. Alabama 76 vs. Charleston Southern 64
