NJIT/FGCU PREVIEW
Fort Myers, FL- FGCU (19-2, 6-0) continues their homestand vs NJIT (3-15, 0-5) Saturday night from Alico Arena at 4 PM. The Eagles are looking to extend their winning streak to 9 games.
Overview:
NJIT is led by Head Coach Mike Lane who is in his 1st year leading the Highlanders. NJIT has struggled mightily this season and played Colorado, Air Force, Penn, and Vermont as part of their non conference schedule.
Stats:
NJIT averages 57 points per game, shoot 39% from the field, 31% from beyond the arc, and average 32.2 rebounds per game. The Highlanders dish out 11.6 assists per game, and on the defensive side of the ball average 5.7 steals per game and 4.1 blocks per game. NJIT averages 19.0 team turnovers per game.
Players To Watch For:
5’11 SR G Danielle Tunstall 12.8 ppg
5’9 FR G Kenna Squier 10.3 ppg
5’8 JR G Ellyn Stoll 8.2 ppg
Possible Starting Lineup (NJIT):
G-Danielle Tunstall
G-Kenna Squier
G-Ellyn Stoll
G-Maddie Martin
F-Milena Bajic
Possible Starting Lineup (FGCU):
G-Keri Jewett-Giles
G-Davion Wingate
G-Kerstie Phills
F-Nasrin Ulel
F-Tytonia Adderly
Prediction:
FGCU 85 NJIT 64
