MBB vs. LWC 2-14-20

Men's Basketball CU Athletics

The Battle of Highway 55 visits the Powell for Hall of Fame Weekend

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Powell looks to be blacked out Saturday afternoon as the Tigers look to host Lindsey Wilson in the Battle of Highway 55. 
 
One game out of LWC in the standings, this rivalry weekend has turned into a huge fight for CU to jump the Blue Raiders in MSC play with only four games remaining on the conference schedule. After dropping back-to-back conference games, Campbellsville also looks to slow the 3-pt. threat of Reece Brooks and the Blue Raiders to try and even their conference record.
 
HOW TO WATCH  
SERIES FACTS
  • As the Battle of Highway 55 heads to the Powell Athletic Center, the Tigers meet the Blue Raiders for the 72nd time in their school's history.
  • In the rivalry, it is the Tigers that lead the overall series, boasting a record of 39-32 over Lindsey Wilson College, with a 22-14 record when the Blue Raiders visit CU.
  • Campbellsville last played Lindsey Wilson on Dec. 7th, 2019, as the Tigers visited Columbia to fall 77-63.
  • Three Tigers, Justin Tucker, Ronald Taylor, and Richie Mitchell, were able to notch double figures, but the rebounding battle heavily favored the Blue Raiders, allowing them to prevail victorious.
  • LWC was led in scoring by Reece Brooks who scored a game-high 21 points on the night.
 
SCOUTING THE BLUE RAIDERS
  • Behind the arc, the Blue Raiders have developed their game into one of the best three point threats in the country.
  • With the fourth most 3-pts made in the NAIA, LWC has made 289 3-pt. baskets on the season, averaging 11.12 per game.
  • This has been due in part to a 38.7% clip from range for 10th in the NAIA.
  • Reese Brooks leads the Blue Raiders in 3-pts. made as his 78 rank him fourth among NAIA opponents.
  • Brooks also ranks second in the NAIA in ft% (0.889), sixth in points (520), ninth in assists (135) and 10th in 3-pts made (3), and ppg (20).
  • In the paint, Matthew Eldridge leads LWC in both blocks (26), ranking 12th in the NAIA and rebounds (6.69).
 
BIG GAMES FROM THE BIG FELLA
  • Gaining more minutes off the bench, De'Undra Singleton has put together his best basketball as a Tiger over the past three games.
  • Off the bench for the Tigers, Singleton has led CU in scoring in their past two games, with a career high 17 against Cumberland University, then topping that with another career-high 19 points against Shawnee State.
  • In the match up with the Phoenix, the big man his work in efficient fashion shooting 8-9 from the field.
  • In the game against Shawnee State, however, Singleton worked himself to the line and capitalized, going on to make 11 free throws in 12 attempts.
 
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' Mid-South Conference meetings.
  • After exploding for four 3-pointers in the first half against Life, Davis has went 25-46 from deep in the last six games, shooting at a 54.3% 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 14-7 when holding opponents to under 50% shooting and 13-5 when opponents shoot less than 35% from three.
  • Allowing 68.0 ppg. on the season, CU currently ranks 16th in the NAIA, while also holding opponents to 41.2% shooting to rank 17th.
  • Campbellsville also ranks 23rd in the NAIA with 194 steals on the season, led by Mason's 54.
 
TIGER CLAWZ
  • The Tigers have hit a 3-pointer in 544-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 856-737. The second half has been their nemesis only outscoring opponents, 922-870. 
  • Taiveyhon Mason ranks 13th in the NAIA in steals with 54 and No. 17 with 2.07 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 (13.3).
 
MID-SOUTH RANKINGS
  • CU currently holds a 5-7 record inside the MSC, to sit in sixth in the standings, one game behind LWC.
 
UPCOMING STRETCH
  • Following this game, the Tigers will return home next Thursday to host Thomas More for senior day.
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Players Mentioned

Ronald Taylor

#4 Ronald Taylor

G
6' 3"
Senior
Bradenton, Fla.
Alston Davis

#3 Alston Davis

F
6' 6"
Junior
Concord, N.C.
Taiveyhon Mason

#14 Taiveyhon Mason

G
5' 10"
Junior
Hopkinsville, Ky.
Richie Mitchell

#23 Richie Mitchell

G
6' 1"
Senior
Michigan City, Ind.
Justin Tucker

#24 Justin Tucker

F
6' 8"
Junior
Orlando, Fla.
De

#33 De'Undra Singleton

F
6' 7"
Sophomore
Eastonalle, Ga.

Players Mentioned

Ronald Taylor

#4 Ronald Taylor

6' 3"
Senior
Bradenton, Fla.
G
Alston Davis

#3 Alston Davis

6' 6"
Junior
Concord, N.C.
F
Taiveyhon Mason

#14 Taiveyhon Mason

5' 10"
Junior
Hopkinsville, Ky.
G
Richie Mitchell

#23 Richie Mitchell

6' 1"
Senior
Michigan City, Ind.
G
Justin Tucker

#24 Justin Tucker

6' 8"
Junior
Orlando, Fla.
F
De

#33 De'Undra Singleton

6' 7"
Sophomore
Eastonalle, Ga.
F