It will be a battle between Northeast opponents when the Sacred Heart Pioneers (6-15) welcome the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (9-14) to William Pitt Center – West Gym. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 4.
The Pioneers won a close one over Bryant 72-71 in their last game. With 15 points and 13 rebounds, Tevin Falzon recorded his fourth double-double this season. The Terriers, meanwhile, are coming off a 60-49 win over Central Connecticut State in their last outing. Chris Hooper led the game in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Terriers won the first game 85-67. Tyreek Jewell was a standout player in the game, producing 23 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals, and four three-pointers.
Notes
On average, Sacred Heart has 72.3 possessions per game and scores .991 points on each possession. St. Francis Brooklyn has both fewer possessions (65.8) and scores fewer points during those possessions (.966).
The Sacred Heart Pioneers average an effective field goal percentage of 47.3% this season. The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers have a subpar record of 2-11 when opponents have an eFG% of 47.3% or greater.
On average, the Sacred Heart Pioneers attempt 17.0 three point field goals per game and the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers attempt 24.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Sacred Heart has an underachieving record of 1-6, while St. Francis Brooklyn is 8-11.
Sacred Heart ranks 92nd in offensive rebounding. St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 283rd in defensive rebounding.
On average, St. Francis Brooklyn makes 5.9 steals per game. Sacred Heart is a losing 5-13 when it allows at least 5 steals.
