North Alabama hosts North Florida following Hendricksen's 27-point showing

North Florida Ospreys (6-17, 2-7 ASUN) at North Alabama Lions (9-13, 2-7 ASUN)

Florence, Alabama; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: North Florida visits the North Alabama Lions after Carter Hendricksen scored 27 points in North Florida's 88-76 victory over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

The Lions are 6-3 in home games. North Alabama ranks fourth in the ASUN in rebounding with 33.2 rebounds. Damien Forrest leads the Lions with 5.9 boards.

The Ospreys are 2-7 against conference opponents. North Florida ranks eighth in the ASUN giving up 72.0 points while holding opponents to 43.9% shooting.

The Lions and Ospreys square off Saturday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: C.J. Brim is averaging 9.6 points for the Lions. Daniel Ortiz is averaging 12 points over the last 10 games for North Alabama.

Jose Placer is averaging 14.9 points for the Ospreys. Jarius Hicklen is averaging 13.2 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 40.2% over the past 10 games for North Florida.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lions: 2-8, averaging 65.5 points, 29.3 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 37.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.7 points per game.

Ospreys: 2-8, averaging 68.6 points, 31.4 rebounds, 11.7 assists, 5.2 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 39.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.9 points.

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