It will be a battle between America East opponents when the Hartford Hawks (6-11) welcome the Vermont Catamounts (9-8) to Chase Family Arena. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 16.
The Hawks come into this game on a high note after beating Binghamton 76-72 on Wednesday. Cleveland Thomas had 18 points, nine rebounds, and four steals for Hartford. The Catamounts are coming off a 69-57 loss at the hands of Albany on Saturday. Kurt Steidl played well for Vermont, registering 18 points, three rebounds, and two steals.
Over the last five games, Thomas has been playing at a high level for the Hawks, averaging 18.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.0 three-pointers. Trae Bell-Haynes has been on a tear for the Catamounts. In the same five-game span, he is averaging 18.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.0 steals, and 0.8 three-pointers.
Notes
Hartford averages 71.1 possessions per game, scoring .978 points on each possession. While Vermont averages fewer possessions per game with 68.4, they score more points per possession with 1.045.
Vermont has an average effective field goal percentage of 51.0%. Hartford is a subpar 1-8 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
The Hartford Hawks average 26.0 three point attempts per game, while the Vermont Catamounts attempt 18.0. When attempting 20 or more three pointers in a game, Hartford is a poor 5-9, while Vermont is an even 3-3.
Hartford has forced an average turnover percentage of 21.2% this season. Vermont has an underachieving 2-5 record when its TO% is 21.2% or higher.
