Written by: Danny Talbert
Following the 5:30 p.m. women's game against Point (Dec.6), the Panthers also take on Point University in Mariotti Gym.
The teams
The Panthers are 6-2 and are coming off of a 77-66 win over Pensacola Christian (Dec. 2). Currently, freshman guard Samuel Moss leads LC in scoring with 15 ppg, shooting 43% from three and 37% from the field. Junior forward Kyle Smith has been a steady and smart shooter for the Panthers this season. The big man averages 8.8 ppg, while shooting a team-high 53% from three and a solid 50% from the field. As a team, the Panthers have scored an average of 83 ppg and allowed 79 ppg. LC is currently shooting 45% from the field and 33% from three. The Skyhawks are 5-5 and most recently lost to Mobile University 75-59 (Dec. 2). The team currently is on a four-game losing streak. Point's leading scorer is junior Jacob Crockett with 10 ppg. The Skyhawks average 72 points, shooting 43% from the field and 32% from three. They have allowed opponents to score 69 ppg.
The series
The two teams have not played each other in recent history.
When and where to watch
The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday (Dec. 6). The home game is available to stream here. This game follows the women's game against point, so come out and cheer both teams on to victory.