The Maine Black Bears (8-19) are currently on a six-game losing streak and will take on the Hartford Hawks (8-21) at Cross Insurance Center. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
The Black Bears lost big to Stony Brook 75-56 on Sunday. Ilija Stojiljkovic played well for Maine, finishing with 10 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. The Hawks, meanwhile, are coming off a 74-63 loss to New Hampshire on Saturday. Jalen Ross had a game-high 22 points.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Black Bears won the first game 105-100. Cleveland Thomas played a big role with 29 points and 10 rebounds.
Notes
Maine lost its last game by a 19-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Hartford is 2-7. Maine is 0-7 in blowouts this season.
The Maine Black Bears average a field goal percentage of 43.4% this season. The Hartford Hawks have an abysmal record of 4-18 when opponents have a FG% of 43.4% or greater.
On average, the Maine Black Bears attempt 22.0 three point field goals per game and the Hartford Hawks attempt 26.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; Maine is 6-12 and Hartford is 7-19.
Hartford has forced an average turnover percentage of 19.4% this season. Maine has a poor 6-13 record when its TO% is 19.4% or higher.
