half time report
William & Mary’s fortunes may be looking up after an eight-game losing streak. At the end of the first quarter, neither team had a lead, but William & Mary led Phoenix 42-39.
If William and Mary continues to play like this, their record will soon improve to 9-21. Meanwhile, unless Elon turns things around (and quickly), he will end his season with a 12-18 record.
Who’s playing
William & Mary Tribe @ Elon Phoenix
Current record: William & Mary 8 wins, 21 losses, Elon 12 wins, 17 losses
How to watch
- when: Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- where: Schar Center — Elon, North Carolina
- tv set: CBS Sports Network
- to follow: CBS Sports App
- Watch on connected TV: CBS Sports app on Roku and Fire TV
- Live stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free, regional restrictions may apply)
- Ticket price: $31.50
What you need to know
After playing three games on the road, Elon is on his way home. They and the William & Mary Tribe will compete in the Coastal Athletic Battle at the Schar Center on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Both players are heading into this match with a little more motivation considering their loss in their last match.
Elon suffered a heartbreaking loss the last time they took the court, but unfortunately, the loss handed down on Saturday was a little tougher for them. They found themselves unwillingly on the receiving end of a punch to the gut against the Pride, 87-64. Elon realized that it would not be easy to win unless he worked as a unit and recorded 17 fewer assists than his opponent.
TK Simpkins performed well for the losing team, scoring 24 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. In fact, this is the most points he has scored all season.
Meanwhile, William & Mary’s recent rough run got a little rough Saturday after losing eight straight. They lost to the Seawolves 75-62. Unfortunately, this loss continues a disappointing trend for William & Mary against the Seawolves, making it their third straight loss.
However, this loss doesn’t tell the whole story as several players played well. His best performer was Gabe Dorsey, who had 15 points, five rebounds, and two steals. The team was led by Trey Moss, who had 16 points and four steals.
Phoenix’s loss dropped their record to 12 wins and 17 losses. As for the Tribe, they have been on a rough road lately, losing 12 of their last 13 games, putting a noticeable dent in their 8-21 record this season.
Looking ahead, Elon will be the favorite this time around, as experts predict him to win by 3.5 points. Be careful if you are thinking of playing the spread. Even though Elon is playing at home, his 3-7 record against the spread isn’t exactly encouraging in itself.
Elon fell short in their last meeting in January, losing 77-70 to the Tribe. Will Elon have better luck at his home rather than on the go?
odds
According to the latest college basketball odds, Elon is a 3.5-point favorite against William & Mary.
Oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this game, as Phoenix entered the game as a four-point favorite.
The over-under is 144 points.
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Series history
Elon and William & Mary have both won five of their last 10 games.
- January 4, 2024 – William & Mary 77 vs. Elon 70
- March 4, 2023 – William & Mary 73 vs. Elon 51
- February 23, 2023 – William & Mary 73 vs. Elon 60
- February 11, 2023 – Elon 66 vs. William & Mary 55
- January 29, 2022 – William & Mary 65 vs. Elon 61
- January 27, 2022 – Elon 61 vs. William & Mary 54
- February 22, 2021 – Elon 73 vs. William & Mary 54
- February 20, 2021 – Elon 75 vs. William & Mary 54
- March 8, 2020 – Elon 68 vs. William & Mary 63
- February 29, 2020 – William & Mary 86 vs. Elon 79
