Northeast foes will lock horns when the Robert Morris Colonials (9-19) play the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (12-16) at Charles L. Sewall Center. Action begins at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 20.
The Colonials enter this game hoping for similar success after topping LIU Brooklyn 74-67 on Thursday. Rodney Pryor was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 8-for-18 shooting. The Terriers, meanwhile, are coming off a 70-58 win against Saint Francis on Thursday. Chris Hooper played well for St. Francis Brooklyn, accounting for 18 points, five rebounds, and one steal.
This one might be a mistake-prone game for the St. Francis Brooklyn offense, which ranks 297th in the nation in miscues (TO% of 20.4%). It’s matched up against the disruptive Robert Morris defense, which causes the 25th-most turnovers in the nation (22.0%).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Terriers winning the first matchup 56-49. Antonio Jenifer put up a double-double in the victory with 10 points and 14 rebounds.
Notes
The Robert Morris Colonials average 68.8 possessions per game and .951 points per possession, while the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers earn fewer possessions (66.1) but more points per possession (.988).
The Robert Morris Colonials average an effective field goal percentage of 47.2% this season. The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers have a subpar record of 2-13 when opponents have an eFG% of 47.2% or greater.
Robert Morris attempts an average of 21.0 three pointers per game and St. Francis Brooklyn attempts 24.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Robert Morris Colonials have a losing 5-14 record while the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers have an 11-13 record.
The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers rank 61st in offensive rebounds. The Robert Morris Colonials rank 323rd in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Robert Morris is among the best in forcing turnovers, with opponents averaging a TO% of 22.0% (ranked 25th). St. Francis Brooklyn has a 4-6 record SU when its TO% reaches 22.0% or greater.
