The Le Moyne Dolphins secured a convincing 81-63 win over the Chicago State Cougars, led by Deng Garang's impressive 21 points and 7 rebounds. This victory improves Le Moyne's record to 14-13, while Chicago State falls to 6-21. The 18-point margin of victory exceeded the predicted 13.2-point margin by the CHD Scout, demonstrating Le Moyne's dominance. With 42 points in the first period, Le Moyne set the tone for the game, outscoring Chicago State by 13 points in the first half.
Deng Garang's 21 Points Lead Le Moyne to 81-63 Victory Over Chicago State
The Le Moyne Dolphins took control of the game from the start, scoring 42 points in the first period to Chicago State's 29. This 13-point lead proved insurmountable for the Cougars, as Le Moyne continued to apply pressure in the second period. Although Chicago State managed to score 34 points in the second half, Le Moyne's 39 points were enough to maintain their lead and secure the 18-point victory. The Dolphins' strong performance was evident in their 49.1% field goal percentage, compared to Chicago State's 38.5%. With 7 rebounds, Deng Garang contributed significantly to Le Moyne's 41-37 rebounding advantage.
Deng Garang led the Le Moyne Dolphins with 21 points and 7 rebounds, while Shilo Jackson and Trent Mosquera added 15 and 13 points, respectively. For the Chicago State Cougars, CJ Ray stood out with 15 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Marcus Tankersley's 14 points and 5 rebounds, and Stephen Byard's 10 points and 7 rebounds. The top performers from both teams showed their skills, with Deng Garang's 21 points and CJ Ray's 10 rebounds being notable highlights. Le Moyne's balanced attack, with three players scoring in double figures, proved too much for Chicago State to handle.
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The Le Moyne Dolphins outshot the Chicago State Cougars 49.1% to 38.5% from the field, and 35.7% to 25% from three-point range. Le Moyne also dominated the rebounding battle, 41-37, with Deng Garang and Trent Mosquera each grabbing 7 and 6 rebounds, respectively. Chicago State's CJ Ray led his team with 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Le Moyne's overall performance. The Dolphins' 18-point victory margin was a reflection of their strong shooting and rebounding, as they scored 1.13 points per possession and allowed only 0.94 points per possession.
The CHD Scout predicted a Le Moyne victory by 13.2 points, and the Dolphins delivered with an 18-point win. This accurate prediction demonstrates the model's ability to forecast the outcome of games. The predicted score was 79-66 in favor of Le Moyne, which was close to the actual score of 81-63. The CHD Scout's correct prediction highlights its effectiveness in evaluating team performance and projecting game outcomes. With a predicted margin of 13.2 points, the model underestimated Le Moyne's dominance, as they outperformed expectations by 4.8 points.
This victory improves Le Moyne's record to 14-13, while Chicago State falls to 6-21. As a Quadrant 4 game for both teams, the outcome has limited implications for their tournament resumes. However, the win helps Le Moyne maintain a respectable record, which could be beneficial in potential postseason considerations. With a current NET ranking of 284, Le Moyne want to build on this momentum to improve their standing. Chicago State, on the other hand, remains at a NET ranking of 342, and must regroup and focus on their remaining games to try and move up the rankings.
The Le Moyne Dolphins want to continue their winning ways in their next game, while the Chicago State Cougars will aim to bounce back from this loss. With 14 wins and 13 losses, Le Moyne is nearing the end of their regular season schedule, and every game counts in their pursuit of a strong finish. Chicago State, with 6 wins and 21 losses, will try to find a way to turn their season around and finish on a positive note.