The UMBC Retrievers (5-18) look to end their six-game losing streak when they take on the Albany Great Danes (17-6) at Retriever Activities Center. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
The Retrievers lost a tough one against New Hampshire 84-81 on Saturday. Jairus Lyles was the game’s high scorer, finishing with 26 points. The Great Danes, meanwhile, are coming off an 86-60 win over Hartford on Saturday. Peter Hooley had a good game, recording 27 points and 13 rebounds to claim his first double-double of the season.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Great Danes won the first game 73-59. Evan Singletary was a top performer in the victory with 14 points, six rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two three-pointers.
Notes
Albany won its last game by a 26-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, UMBC is 0-5. Albany is 6-0 in blowouts this season.
Ranked 75th, the Albany Great Danes have an offensive rating of 110.8. The UMBC Retrievers rank 330th with a defensive rating of just 112.2.
The UMBC Retrievers average a field goal percentage of 43.9% this season. The Albany Great Danes have split their games this season (5-5) when opponents have a FG% of 43.9% or greater.
The UMBC Retrievers rank lower for their field goal percentage (188th) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (167th), but the Albany Great Danes have a better FG% ranking (101st) than eFG% ranking (158th).
On average, UMBC makes 7.0 steals per game. Albany has an exceptional 5-1 record when it gives up at least 7 steals.
