The Albany Great Danes (13-4) will attempt to extend a six-game winning streak when they match up with the New Hampshire Wildcats (8-6) at SEFCU Arena. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
The Great Danes were victorious over Vermont 69-57 on Saturday. Mike Rowley played a key role, recording 18 points and 11 rebounds to notch his first double-double this season. The Wildcats are coming off a 58-43 win over Binghamton on Saturday. Jaleen Smith shot 4 for 8 and led in scoring with 15 points.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. Albany is among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 31st in OR% at 36.9%. Meanwhile, New Hampshire ranks second in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a DR% of 77.9%.
Notes
Ranked 83rd, the Albany Great Danes have an offensive rating of 110.5. The New Hampshire Wildcats rank 184th with a defensive rating of just 102.3.
The New Hampshire Wildcats average 68.4 possessions per game and 1.043 points per possession. The Albany Great Danes earn fewer possessions with 66.0, but they score more points with 1.105.
New Hampshire has an average effective field goal percentage of 49.4%. Albany is a winning 5-3 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
Albany attempts an average of 16.0 three pointers per game and New Hampshire attempts 19.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Albany Great Danes have a 3-2 record while the New Hampshire Wildcats have a 3-4 record.
The Albany Great Danes make an average of 6.3 steals per game. When the New Hampshire Wildcats allow 6 or more steals, they are an exceptional 6-2.
