It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (8-13) visit Wagner to play the Seahawks (12-7). The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Jan. 28.
The Seahawks lost to Sacred Heart 67-58 on Sunday. Michael Carey recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds, earning his eighth double-double of the year. The Terriers, meanwhile, are coming off a 64-49 win over LIU Brooklyn on Saturday. Amdy Fall played well and claimed his fourth double-double of the season, accumulating 11 points and 13 rebounds.
Half-court execution will be at a premium as Wagner ranks 280th in the nation in possessions per game (67.4 possessions per game), while St. Francis Brooklyn is 316th (66.2). Furthermore, the 311th-ranked offense of the Terriers (offensive efficiency of 96.5) will face a tough test against the 24th-ranked defense of the Seahawks (defensive efficiency of 94.3).
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Seahawks won the first game 83-59. Corey Henson was a top performer in the victory with 25 points, three rebounds, four assists, one steal, and five three-pointers.
Notes
The Wagner Seahawks have a defensive rating of 94.3 (ranked 24th), while the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers have an offensive rating of 96.5 (ranked 311th).
The Wagner Seahawks average a field goal percentage of 41.4% this season. The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers have a subpar record of 3-11 when opponents have a FG% of 41.4% or greater.
The Wagner Seahawks rank higher based on their field goal percentage (295th) than their effective field goal percentage (304th). The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers rank higher based on their effective field goal percentage (320th) than their field goal percentage (338th).
St. Francis Brooklyn, the 48th-ranked team in blocked shots, registers an average of 4.9 per game. Wagner does worse, ranked 173rd with 3.5.
Wagner is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to offensive rebounds, ranking 15th. St. Francis Brooklyn ranks just 285th in defensive rebounds.
St. Francis Brooklyn makes an average of 6.0 steals per game. Wagner has a fantastic 11-3 record when it allows at least 5 steals.
