The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-18) are currently on a 10-game losing streak and will take on the Bryant Bulldogs (7-14) at William H. Detrick Gymnasium. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Jan. 28.
The Blue Devils lost to Saint Francis 79-64 in their last game. Austin Nehls was the game’s high scorer, contributing 21 points. The Bulldogs are coming off a 65-54 loss to Robert Morris in their last outing. Marcel Pettway scored 21 points and recorded 10 rebounds earning his sixth double-double of the season.
Points at the line might be difficult to come by for the Blue Devils in this contest. They are 328th in the nation in FTA rate (29.0), while Bryant is among the nation’s least foul-prone teams (allowing a FTA rate of just 27.3, 24th in the country).
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Bulldogs won the first game 88-72. Pettway was a top performer in the victory with 26 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block.
Notes
Central Connecticut State averages 70.1 possessions per game, scoring .910 points on each possession. While Bryant averages fewer possessions per game with 67.7, they score more points per possession with .950.
The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils average an effective field goal percentage of 44.0% this season. The Bryant Bulldogs have a subpar record of 5-13 when opponents have an eFG% of 44.0% or greater.
The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils average 4.7 steals per game. When giving up 4 or more steals, the Bryant Bulldogs have a poor record (6-13) this season.
