The Stony Brook Seawolves (15-4) will attempt to keep their 11-game winning streak alive when they meet the Maine Black Bears (6-12) at USB Sports Complex. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Monday, Jan. 25.
The Seawolves enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Albany 69-63 on Friday. Jameel Warney played a pivotal role with 17 points, five rebounds, and three blocks. The Black Bears, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 99-91 loss against New Hampshire on Monday. Issac Vann had a good game for Maine, registering 15 points, four steals, and two rebounds.
The Seawolves could have their way today, as their prolific offense faces off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. They currently rank 33rd in offensive efficiency while Maine ranks 314th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the 288th-ranked offense of the Black Bears (offensive efficiency of 98.7) will face a tough test against the 10th-ranked defense of the Seawolves (defensive efficiency of 92.0).
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Ranked 33rd, the Stony Brook Seawolves have an offensive rating of 114.3. The Maine Black Bears rank 314th with a defensive rating of just 110.0.
The Maine Black Bears average 78.1 possessions per game and .987 points per possession. The Stony Brook Seawolves earn fewer possessions with 67.5, but they score more points with 1.143.
Maine has an average effective field goal percentage of 50.7%. Stony Brook is an even 2-2 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
Stony Brook attempts an average of 19.0 three pointers per game and Maine attempts 23.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Stony Brook Seawolves have a stellar 5-1 record while the Maine Black Bears have a 5-7 record.
The 19th-ranked team in the category, Stony Brook has an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.51 this season. Maine ranks outside the top 100 at 288th with an A/TO of .88.
Stony Brook, the 36th-ranked team in rebounding, register an average of 40.4 rebounds per game. Maine does worse, ranked 192nd with 36.2.
Maine ranks 150th in offensive rebounds, while Stony Brook ranks at 53rd in defensive rebounds.
Opponents have had an average turnover percentage of 20.5% when playing Maine this season. Stony Brook is undefeated this season (4-0) when its TO% is 20.5% or higher.
