Marshall Thundering Herd (5-3) at UNC Wilmington Seahawks (6-2)

Wilmington, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: UNC Wilmington will attempt to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Marshall.

The Seahawks are 4-1 on their home court. UNC Wilmington is third in the CAA with 34.8 points per game in the paint led by Makoi Mabor averaging 8.0.

The Thundering Herd are 0-2 in road games. Marshall ranks second in the Sun Belt with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Nate Martin averaging 3.3.

UNC Wilmington averages 7.9 made 3-pointers per game, 3.1 more made shots than the 4.8 per game Marshall gives up. Marshall averages 7.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.9 more makes per game than UNC Wilmington gives up.

TOP PERFORMERS: Donovan Newby is shooting 43.2% and averaging 16.9 points for the Seahawks.

Martin is averaging 13.3 points and 8.3 rebounds for the Thundering Herd.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.