The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-12) will have a tough time bringing their seven-game road losing streak to a close when they take on the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (5-10), who have won five in a row at home. Action starts at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Jan. 7.
The Mountaineers enter this game hoping for similar success after topping St. Francis Brooklyn 44-40 on Monday. BK Ashe had 10 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks for Mount St. Mary’s. The Blue Devils are coming off a 76-67 loss at the hands of LIU Brooklyn on Monday. Austin Nehls played well for Central Connecticut State, accumulating 14 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.
It could be an error-filled game for the Central Connecticut State offense, which ranks 276th in the nation in ball security (TO% of 20.2%). It’ll be facing the gambling Mount St. Mary’s defense, which forces the third-most turnovers in the nation (26.8%).
Notes
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers average 71.9 possessions per game and .908 points per possession, while the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils earn fewer possessions (71.2) but more points per possession (.910).
Mount St. Mary’s has an average effective field goal percentage of 45.7%. Central Connecticut State is a subpar 1-11 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers attempt 23.0 three pointers per game this season, while the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils attempt 17.0. When they register 20 or more three point attempts in a game, Mount St. Mary’s has a losing record at 3-9 while Central Connecticut State is winless (0-3).
Ranked third, Mount St. Mary’s averages a forced turnover percentage of 26.8% this season. When the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils suffer a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this, the team is winless with a 0-1 record.
