Men's Basketball 1/28/2020 11:00:00 AM CU Athletics

CU begins second half of MSC schedule as Life visits the Powell Athletic Center

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Life University visits the Powell Athletic Center on Thursday to begin the Tiger's second time facing each MSC opponent.

After a 20 point win in their first meeting, CU will look for a repeat performance to end the four game losing spell and start the second half of MSC play on the right note. The battle for position in teh MSC is a tough as ever. Boasting a 3-5 record in the MSC play, CU is currently in a five-way tie for the fourth spot, meaning each game is crucial.

HOW TO WATCH

Matt Payton and Benji Kelly will be on the call for the game on 88.7 The Tiger, WLCU-TV (Comcast 10), and www.CampbellsvilleTigers.com/watch, with pregame starting at 7:45 p.m. ET.

SERIES FACTS

As the Running Eagles visit the Powell Athletic Center on Thursday, Life and Campbellsville will be meeting for the 18th time in the program's history.
Campbellsville currently leads the series holding a 10-7 record over Life.
In Powell, Campbellsville has boasted a 5-3 record with the Running Eagles.
In their previous meeting this season, the Tigers put together a complete performance in route to their 69-49 win.
After a huge first half, for Alston Davis, as he outscored Life on his own accord, the Tigers entered the break with a 36-15 advantage.
Davis picked up 16 of his career-high 19 points through the first half of play with four 3-pt baskets.

SCOUTING THE RUNNING EAGLES

After starting their season with nine-straight wins, Life has struggled through the second half of the season going 1-11 in their last 12 games.
While the Running Eagles have shown some defensive prowess, limiting opponents to 67.7 point per game, their ability to score has been their downfall, averaging just 63.4 points.
In fact, the Running Eagles have been held to under 50 points in four of their last five games.
Antwan Maxwell has been the force for Life, leading the team in points, rebounds, and blocks.
Maxwell has been able to total 14 ppg on 42.3% from the field.
Maxwell has also used his size to rank fifth in the NAIA in defensive rebounds per game (7.55), tenth in total rebounds per game (9.1), and seventh in total blocks (36).

DAVIS FROM DEEP

After slight struggles from behind the arc to start the season, Alston Davis has began to develop into the Tigers' most consistent presence from behind the arc.
Shooting just 26-75 from three in the first 16 games of the year for a 34.67% clip, AD has heated up in the Tigers' last few Mid-South Conference meetings.
After exploding for four 3-pointers in the first half against Life, Davis has went 14-27 from deep in the last four games, shooting at a 51.8% clip.
On the season, Davis has recorded a 3-ptr. in every game outside of Ohio State-Mansfield and Oakwood University.

DEFENSE SPARKS THE TIGERS

Campbellsville has found their success when defense plays strong, as they are 13-6 when holding opponents to under 50% shooting and 12-3 when opponents shoot less than 35% from three.
Allowing 67.2 ppg. on the season, CU currently ranks 13th in the NAIA, while also holding opponents to 40.5% shooting to rank 11th.
Campbellsville also ranks 17th in the NAIA with 171 steals on the season, led by Mason's 43.

TIGER CLAWZ

The Tigers have hit a 3-pointer in 540-straight games dating back to the beginning of the 2003-04 season on Dakstats.
The first half has been the Tigers' friend this season, outscoring opponents 717-595. The second half has been their nemesis only outscoring opponents, 784-725.
Taiveyhon Mason ranks 13th in the NAIA in steals with 43 and No. 24 with 1.95 steals per game.
Mason is 0.6 rebounds away to lead CU in these per game categories - points, assists, steals, and rebounds.
Through conference play, Richie Mitchell leads the team in points per game (13.9).

MID-SOUTH RANKINGS

At the halfway mark in the season, the Tigers are currently in a five-way tie for fourth place inside the MSC standings.
Campbellsville, holding a 3-5 record in conference play is notched with Pikeville, Thomas More, Lindsey Wilson, and Cumberland University.
In the brutal MSC, each win is crucial for the Tigers to climb up the standings with eight games remaining.

UPCOMING STRETCH

This game marks the final home game at the Powell Athletic Center for two weeks before the Tigers travel to Cumberland University, Shawnee State and the University of Pikeville.
The Tigers will look to return to the Powell for their final two home games of the season on Feb. 15 and Feb. 20 as they will play host to Lindsey Wilson College and Thomas More University.

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Players Mentioned

#3 Alston Davis: F; 6' 6"; Junior; Concord, N.C.

#14 Taiveyhon Mason: G; 5' 10"; Junior; Hopkinsville, Ky.

#23 Richie Mitchell: G; 6' 1"; Senior; Michigan City, Ind.

Players Mentioned

#3 Alston Davis
: 6' 6"; Junior; Concord, N.C.
: F

#14 Taiveyhon Mason
: 5' 10"; Junior; Hopkinsville, Ky.
: G

#23 Richie Mitchell
: 6' 1"; Senior; Michigan City, Ind.
: G

Players Mentioned

#3 Alston Davis

#14 Taiveyhon Mason

#23 Richie Mitchell

Players Mentioned

#3 Alston Davis

#14 Taiveyhon Mason

#23 Richie Mitchell