The Bryant Bulldogs (7-18) are currently on a seven-game losing streak and will compete against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (12-11) at Chace Athletic Center. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 11.
The Bulldogs got blown out by Robert Morris 89-71 the last time they played. Curtis Oakley Jr. had a good game for Bryant, finishing with 16 points, three rebounds, and one assist. The Knights are coming off an 85-71 loss to St. Francis Brooklyn in their last outing. Marques Townes had a team-high 16 points.
Townes has been on a tear over the last five games for the Knights, averaging 16.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Bulldogs won the first game 85-80. Marcel Pettway recorded a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Notes
Bryant lost its last game by an 18-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Fairleigh Dickinson is 2-3. Bryant is 0-9 in blowouts this season.
Fairleigh Dickinson has an average field goal percentage of 45.5%. Bryant is a subpar 2-7 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The Bryant Bulldogs and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. Bryant is 281st and 275th in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 134th and 99th in these categories.
Fairleigh Dickinson averages 8.2 steals per game, ranking 20th in the country. Bryant is an abysmal 1-8 when it allows at least 8 steals.
