Edinboro, Pa. -- The Edinboro men's basketball team will host nonconference opponent Salem University on Saturday afternoon at 4pm.
Last Time Out
Edinboro enters Saturday's game with a (2-2) overall record after they grabbed a strong road win over Roberts Wesleyan 87-77. With five players in double figures, Edinboro won their second consecutive game.
The Fighting Scots shot 47% from the field and grabbed 24 more rebounds than the Red Hawks. Kierell Green finished with a game-high 21 points, along with seven rebounds and a perfect five-for-five from the line. Will Taylor provided 20 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season.
As a Team
In their last two games Edinboro has averaged 86.5 points per contest while shooting 52.6 % from the field. By averaging 40.8 rebounds per game and 41.0 points in the paint, Edinboro has asserted their dominance down low.
In three games the Fighting Scots average 76.0 points per game and are shooting 52% from the field. Edinboro is averaging 38.3 rebounds per game and has outrebounded their opponents by a margin of eight.
On defense the Scots remain activated with 6.7 steals per game. Around the rim Edinboro is averaging 5.0 blocks per game.
Individual Leaders
Kierell Green leads Edinboro in scoring at 17.5 points per game. Green also averages 7.0 rebounds per game and is shooting 60% from the field.
Dominique Keyes has averaged 13.5 points and 12.0 rebounds per game and has already recorded two double-doubles.
Will Taylor has averaged 13.8 points per game along with 5.8 rebounds.
Salem
The Tigers of Salem University are led by head coach Brett Rector. Salem enters the contest with a (1-4) overall record and have lost four straight after winning their season opener vs Glenville State College.
Salem has averaged 68.6 points per game while shooting 40.5% from the field. The Tigers have connected on 28.4% of their three-pointers this season. Stan Smith leads the Tigers in scoring at 17.0 points per game. Rodney Smith contributes 11.2 points per game along with 4.2 rebounds.
