The Hartford Hawks (7-20) are currently on a seven-game losing streak and will compete against the UMBC Retrievers (6-21) at Chase Family Arena. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
The Hawks lost to Vermont 92-81 on Sunday. Cleveland Thomas finished with 35 points to lead the game. The Retrievers, meanwhile, are coming off a 96-92 loss to Massachusetts-Lowell on Sunday. Will Darley had a good shooting night, leading the game with 31 points.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Hawks won the first game 98-87. Jalen Ross was a standout player in the game, producing 27 points, four rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two three-pointers.
Notes
The Hartford Hawks average 71.8 possessions per game and .987 points per possession, while the UMBC Retrievers earn fewer possessions (70.3) but more points per possession (1.035).
Hartford has an average effective field goal percentage of 48.4%. UMBC is an underachieving 3-19 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, Hartford attempts 26.0 three pointers and UMBC attempts 20.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, both have losing records. The Hartford Hawks are 6-18 while the UMBC Retrievers are 3-10.
Hartford has forced an average turnover percentage of 19.7% this season. UMBC has a poor 3-7 record when its TO% is 19.7% or higher.
