The Stony Brook Seawolves (15-4) will attempt to keep their 11-game winning streak alive when they take on the Maine Black Bears (6-12) at USB Sports Complex. Action begins at 2:00 pm ET on Sunday, Jan. 24.
The Seawolves enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Albany 69-63 on Friday. Jameel Warney was a key piece with 17 points, five rebounds, and three blocks. The Black Bears, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 99-91 loss against New Hampshire on Monday. Issac Vann had a good game for Maine, accounting for 15 points, four steals, and two rebounds.
The Seawolves could have their way today, as their productive offense faces off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. They currently rank 34th in offensive efficiency while Maine ranks 312th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the 288th-ranked offense of the Black Bears (offensive efficiency of 98.7) will face a tough test against the 10th-ranked defense of the Seawolves (defensive efficiency of 92.0).
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Ranked 34th, the Stony Brook Seawolves have an offensive rating of 114.3. The Maine Black Bears rank 312th with a defensive rating of just 110.0.
The Maine Black Bears average 78.1 possessions per game and .987 points per possession. The Stony Brook Seawolves earn fewer possessions with 67.5, but they score more points with 1.143.
The Maine Black Bears average an effective field goal percentage of 50.7% this season. The Stony Brook Seawolves have split their games this season (2-2) when opponents have an eFG% of 50.7% or greater.
Stony Brook ranks among the best in the nation in assists at 25th (17.1 assists per game). Maine is ranked 97th with 14.8 assists per game.
Stony Brook, the 79th-ranked team in blocked shots, records an average of 4.4 per game. Maine does worse, ranked 253rd with 2.8.
Stony Brook ranks 64th in offensive rebounding. Maine ranks 227th in defensive rebounding.
The Maine Black Bears make an average of 8.7 steals per game, ranked 12th in the nation. When the Stony Brook Seawolves allow 8 or more steals, they are undefeated (3-0).
