FGCU/QUEENS PREVIEW

Charlotte, NC- FGCU (17-2, 5-0 ASUN) looks to win their tenth game in a row, as they face Queens University of Charlotte (6-10, 1-4 ASUN), Thursday night at 7 PM, from Curry Arena.

Stats (FGCU):

FGCU averages 76.1 ppg, shoot 46.3% (520/1124) from the field, and 36.2% (210/580) from beyond the arc. The Eagles average 33.1 team rebounds per game. FGCU dishes out 16.4 assists, 8.6 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game. The Eagles average 13.1 team turnovers per game.

Stats (QUOC):

Queens averages 57.7 ppg, shoot 37.0% (346/935) from the field, and 26.4% (72/273) from beyond the arc. The Royals average 33.8 team rebounds per game. Queens dishes out 7.9 assists, 9.7 steals, and 3.1 blocks per game. The Royals average 17.1 team turnovers per game.

3 Players To Watch For (FGCU):

5’3 5th G TK Morehouse 16.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg

5’8 R-JR G Alyza Winston 14.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg

6’0 5th G Sha Carter 10.8 ppg, 4.2 rpg

3 Players To Watch For (QUOC):

5’9 SR G Adia Brisker 11.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg

-(While at Morgan State, Soph year): Named to the MEAC All-Tournament Team

-Started in three of 16 games played, averaging 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game

-Totaled 128 points, 68 rebounds, 17 assists and 19 steals

-Recorded a season-high 23 points, while shooting 7-of-8 from the free three line (87.5%), and grabbed three rebounds in the MEAC Semifinal game

5’9 GR G Kasey Kidwell 11.5 ppg, 2.4 rpg

(While at Austin Peay): Averaged 3.9 points, 1.5 assists, and 1.3 rebounds per game as a senior after starting in 14 games

-During her career at Austin Peay, she accumulated 378 points, 161 rebounds, 132 assists, and 86 steals.

5’11 R-FR F Jordyn Weaver 8.6 ppg, 6.7 rpg

-Spent last season at Sam Houston State University where she redshirted

Overview:

Queens University and FGCU face off for the first time Thursday, from Curry Arena. Queens is in their first year of NCAA D-1 basketball, and is led offensively by Adia Brisker, who is averaging 11.8 ppg. Head Coach Jen Brown is in her third season, leading the Royals. The Royals wins have come against Pfeiffer University, South Carolina State University, Johnson & Wales University, Toccoa Falls College, USC Upstate, and UNF. Their setbacks have come against James Madison, UNC Asheville, Western Carolina, Washington, Gonzaga, Radford, Austin Peay, UNF, Jacksonville State, and Jacksonville. Queens previously played in the South Atlantic Conference, before transitioning into NCAA Division I.

FGCU heads into this game looking to win their tenth game in a row, and playing great team basketball as a whole. The Eagles are led offensively by both TK Morehouse (16.1 ppg), and Alyza Winston (14.3 ppg). The best duo in the ASUN Conference continues their strong play, and Queens will struggle trying to defend the pair. Sha Carter (10.8 ppg) also averages in double figures for FGCU, and her height and size gives the Eagles a strong front court player that can shoot the ball also from beyond the arc, when given the opportunity. Look for the Eagles to continue their outstanding play vs Queens University, Thursday night on the road.