Nickelberry, La Salle host Penn

Published Dec. 9, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Penn (3-9) vs. La Salle (4-4)

Tom Gola Arena, Philadelphia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Jordan Dingle and Penn will go up against Josh Nickelberry and La Salle. The sophomore Dingle has scored 27 percent of the team's points this season and is averaging 18 over his last five games. Nickelberry, a junior, is averaging 12.4 points over the last five games.

TEAM LEADERSHIP: Dingle is averaging 18.8 points to lead the way for the Quakers. Jonah Charles is also a primary contributor, producing 9.4 points per game. The Explorers have been led by Nickelberry, who is averaging 12.9 points.DOMINANT DINGLE: Dingle has connected on 35.3 percent of the 85 3-pointers he's attempted and has made 11 of 28 over his last three games. He's also made 80 percent of his foul shots this season.

SLIPPING AT 71: Penn is 0-9 when it allows at least 71 points and 3-0 when it holds opponents to less than 71.

COLD SPELL: Penn has lost its last four road games, scoring 66 points, while allowing 77.8 per game.

FEWER TURNOVERS: Penn's offense has turned the ball over 13.2 times per game this year, but is averaging eight turnovers over its last three games.

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