It will be a battle between Northeast opponents when the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (10-15) welcome the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (3-20) to Peter Aquilone Court. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 11.
The Terriers were victorious over Fairleigh Dickinson 85-71 the last time they played. Yunus Hopkinson was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 7-for-14 shooting. The Blue Devils, meanwhile, are coming off a 91-82 loss at the hands of Saint Francis in their last outing. Brandon Peel scored 17 points and recorded 11 rebounds earning his 10th double-double of the season.
Peel has been on fire over the last five games for the Blue Devils, averaging 15.2 points, 13.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.6 blocks.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Terriers won the first game 60-49. Chris Hooper was a standout player in the game, producing 15 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block.
Notes
The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils average 69.5 possessions per game and .930 points per possession. The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers earn fewer possessions with 66.2, but they score more points with .977.
The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers average an effective field goal percentage of 46.0% this season. The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils have a subpar record of 1-17 when opponents have an eFG% of 46.0% or greater.
On average, the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers attempt 24.0 three point field goals per game and the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils attempt 16.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, St. Francis Brooklyn is 9-12, while Central Connecticut State has a losing record of 1-4.
St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 58th in offensive rebounding. Central Connecticut State ranks 244th in defensive rebounding.
St. Francis Brooklyn has forced an average turnover percentage of 20.2% this season. Central Connecticut State has an underachieving 1-10 record when its TO% is 20.2% or higher.
