Don’t expect a high-scoring game when the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (11-16) visit Saint Francis to play the Red Flash (13-12). The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 18.
The Red Flash were beaten by Mount St. Mary’s 66-61 the last time they played. Ronnie Drinnon put in a solid effort despite the loss for Saint Francis, recording 11 points and 20 rebounds to earn his 14th double-double of the season. The Terriers, meanwhile, are coming off an 82-67 loss at the hands of LIU Brooklyn in their last outing. Amdy Fall stood out for St. Francis Brooklyn, posting eight points, five rebounds, and two blocks.
Drinnon has really been playing well as of late for the Red Flash, averaging 15.8 points, 16.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steal over the last five games.
Half-court execution will be at a premium as Saint Francis ranks 273rd in the nation in possessions per game (67.3 possessions per game), while St. Francis Brooklyn is 310th (66.3).
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Terriers won the first game 73-56. Tyreek Jewell was a top performer in the victory with 17 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two three-pointers.
Notes
On average, Saint Francis has 67.3 possessions per game and scores 1.045 points on each possession. St. Francis Brooklyn has both fewer possessions (66.3) and scores fewer points during those possessions (.982).
The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers average an effective field goal percentage of 46.1% this season. The Saint Francis Red Flash have an underachieving record of 6-10 when opponents have an eFG% of 46.1% or greater.
On average, the Saint Francis Red Flash attempt 19.0 three point field goals per game and the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers attempt 25.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Saint Francis has a 6-5 record and St. Francis Brooklyn has a 10-13 record.
The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers rank 64th in offensive rebounds. The Saint Francis Red Flash rank 217th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Saint Francis has forced an average turnover percentage of 18.0% this season. St. Francis Brooklyn has a poor 7-11 record when its TO% is 18.0% or higher.
