Don’t expect a high-scoring game when the Saint Francis Red Flash (13-14) travel to Wagner to play the Seahawks (18-9). The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 25.
The Seahawks won big over Central Connecticut State 83-57 in their last game. Corey Henson had nine points, seven assists, and two steals for Wagner. The Red Flash, meanwhile, are coming off a 94-89 loss at the hands of LIU Brooklyn in their last outing. Ronnie Drinnon scored 28 points and recorded 10 rebounds earning his 16th double-double of the season.
Over the last five games, Drinnon has been on a tear for the Red Flash. During that stretch, he has averaged 19.6 points, 15.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.0 three-pointer.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Red Flash won the first game 73-65. Michael Carey was a top player in the game with 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, three blocks, and one three-pointer.
Notes
Wagner won its last game by a 26-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Saint Francis is 2-3. Wagner is 7-1 in blowouts this season.
The Saint Francis Red Flash average 67.7 possessions per game and 1.043 points per possession. The Wagner Seahawks earn fewer possessions with 67.1, but they score more points with 1.052.
Wagner has an average effective field goal percentage of 48.0%. Saint Francis is an abysmal 4-12 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
The Wagner Seahawks average 18.0 three point attempts per game, while the Saint Francis Red Flash attempt 19.0. When attempting 20 or more three pointers in a game, Wagner is 7-6, while Saint Francis has a split 6-6 record.
Wagner is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to offensive rebounds, ranking 12th. Saint Francis ranks just 217th in defensive rebounds.
On average, Saint Francis forces a turnover rate of 17.6%. When Wagner turns over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has a solid 13-6 record.
