The No. 12 – No. 5 matchup in the West region of the NCAA tournament looks to be another game between a great defensive team and a potent offensive club. Here’s how the teams have performed in the history of the tournament.
New Mexico #5
Tournament Appearances: 12
Tournament Wins: 7
Final Four Appearances: 0
National Championships: 0
Long Beach St. #12
Tournament Appearances: 8
Tournament Wins: 7
Final Four Appearances: 0
National Championships: 0
Key Team Stats:
New Mexico
Points per game (54th): 73.2
Rebounds per game (29th): 38.0
Assists per game (10th): 16.4
Field Goal % (56th): 46%
Long Beach St.
Points per game (43rd): 74.0
Rebounds per game (109th): 35.6
Assists per game (72nd): 14.0
Field Goal % (40th): 47%
Player to watch: Drew Gordon – This New Mexico forward averaged a double-double throughout the regular seasons, putting up points and earning 10 rebounds/game. Not known for his defensive presence, Gordon will have to step it up, and add the pressure New Mexico likes to put on teams.
Twitter has been a buzz about the matchup, putting in their two cents…
Long Beach State guard Larry Anderson listed as “probable” and expected to play. New Mexico currently -4.5
Can’t wait for the New Mexico-Long Beach State game. #marchmadness
I might pee myself in excitement waiting for Long Beach St. and New Mexico #heartvswallet
Long beach state against new Mexico is going to be the game to watch today. That’s either gonna keep me happy or upset me just a lil bit.
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