It will be a battle between two of the nation’s top scoring defenses when the Sacred Heart Pioneers (8-16) challenge the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (3-21). The game starts at 3:30 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 13.
The Pioneers were beaten by Mount St. Mary’s 66-61 on Thursday. Jordan Allen had a good game for Sacred Heart, contributing 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists. The Blue Devils, meanwhile, are coming off a 74-67 loss at the hands of St. Francis Brooklyn on Thursday. Brandon Peel scored 23 points and recorded 13 rebounds earning his 11th double-double of the season.
Peel has been on a tear over the last five games for the Blue Devils, averaging 16.4 points, 14.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.6 steals, and 2.6 blocks.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Pioneers won the first game 80-78. Tevin Falzon put up 20 points and 14 rebounds.
Notes
On average, Sacred Heart has 72.4 possessions per game and scores 1.000 points on each possession. Central Connecticut State has both fewer possessions (69.4) and scores fewer points during those possessions (.933).
The Sacred Heart Pioneers average an effective field goal percentage of 48.3% this season. The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils have a subpar record of 1-17 when opponents have an eFG% of 48.3% or greater.
On average, Sacred Heart attempts 17.0 three pointers and Central Connecticut State attempts 16.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, both have losing records. The Sacred Heart Pioneers are 2-6 while the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils are 1-4.
The Sacred Heart Pioneers average 6.4 steals per game. When giving up 6 or more steals, the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils have an underachieving record (1-15) this season.
