It will be a battle between Northeast opponents when the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-17) welcome the Saint Francis Red Flash (8-10) to William H. Detrick Gymnasium. Action starts at 3:30 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 23.
The Blue Devils are hoping to rebound after their 59-45 loss to Robert Morris on Thursday. Mustafa Jones had the best performance for the Blue Devils, contributing six points, five rebounds, and two blocks. The Red Flash, meanwhile, are coming off a 71-65 win over Bryant on Thursday. Isaiah Blackmon led the game in scoring by registering 19 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
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Central Connecticut State averages 70.5 possessions per game, scoring .906 points on each possession. While Saint Francis averages fewer possessions per game with 66.8, they score more points per possession with 1.018.
The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils average an effective field goal percentage of 43.9% this season. The Saint Francis Red Flash have a poor record of 5-9 when opponents have an eFG% of 43.9% or greater.
Central Connecticut State attempts an average of 17.0 three pointers per game and Saint Francis attempts 18.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils are winless at 0-4 while the Saint Francis Red Flash have a 3-4 record.
Central Connecticut State has forced an average turnover percentage of 16.4% this season. Saint Francis has an underachieving 6-10 record when its TO% is 16.4% or higher.
