The Matchup
Thursday:
Converse (9-14, 8-9 CC) at Belmont Abbey (1-18, 0-16 CC)
Location: Belmont, N.C. | Wheeler Center
Time: 2:30 p.m.
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The Series:
This is the eighth all-time meeting between Converse and Belmont Abbey dating back to the 2021-2022 basketball season. The Crusaders are 4-3 all-time against the Valkyries and they are undefeated in home games against Converse. However, Converse will be looking to complete the season sweep for the first time in program history against Belmont Abbey, after they picked up a 68-60 win early this season.
 
Converse Notes:

• Converse is 9-14 overall this season and 8-9 in Conference Carolinas action this season. The Valkyries are coming off a 95-66 loss to Chowan on Sunday afternoon.
• The Valkyries are averaging 77.4 points per game, shooting 44 percent from the field, 36 percent from three-point range, and 71 percent from the free throw line.
• Converse is averaging 34.2 rebounds per game, 18.3 assists per game, 6.0 steals per game, and 2.3 blocks per game.
• Jay Mitchell leads the team with 12.9 points per game, Kyle Monk is second on the team with 8.6 points per game, and Edoardo Buffo is third on the team with 8.1 points per game. 
• Earl Burgess III leads the team with 5.3 rebounds per game this season, Leo Da Campo is second on the team with 4.5 rebounds, and Buffo is third on the team with 3.7 rebounds per game.
• Buffo and Caleb Reams lead the team with 2.3 assists per game, and Joel Pullen is third on the team with 2.1 assists per game. 
• Ahnstrand and Mitchell are tied for the team lead with 0.9 steals per game, and Monk led the team with 0.7 blocks per game.

 
Belmont Abbey Notes:

• Belmont Abbey 1-18 overall this season and 0-16 in Conference Carolinas play this season. The Crusaders are currently on a 15-game losing streak dating back to the December 11^th.
• The Crusaders are averaging 61.0 points per game this season, shooting 41 percent from the field, 33 percent from three-point range, and 70 percent from the free throw line.
• Belmont Abbey is averaging 28.8 rebounds per game, 11.4 assists per game, 5.4 steals per game, and 2.1 blocks per game.
• Khamani Wertz leads the team with 13.6 points per game this season, Dionte Alexander is second on the team with 12.2 points per game, Jordan Patton is third on the team with 11.1 points per game.
• Daniel Lubamba and Alhousseny Diallo are tied for the team lead with 5.5 rebounds per game. Jordan Patton is third on the team with 4.8 rebounds per game.
• Wertz leads the team with 2.5 assists per game, Judah Sault is second on the team with 1.9 assists per game, and Lubamba is third on the team with 1.6 assists per game.
• Jaden Peters leads the team with 1.3 steals per game, Patton is second on the team with 1.2 steals per game and Alexander is third on the team with 0.7 steals per game. Patton leads the team with 0.8 blocks per game.

 
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