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On December 1 at Gallagher Centre, the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (1-4) will look to snap a three-game losing streak by playing the Niagara Purple Eagles (1-3).
After losing to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 71-40, St. Peters fell to 1-4. The Peacocks’ shooting percentage was limited to 23.6% overall and 15.8% from 3-point range with Michael Houge topping St. Peter’s in scoring with sixteen points. They are struggling as they were also defeated 68-61 by UMass Lowell two games prior. Throughout the season, Saint Peter’s has averaged 61 points per game while their defense has allowed 65.8 points per contest and that means that they need to work on getting more points for their offense. With only 2 players scoring in double figures per game, St. Peter’s averages 61.0 points per game whilst shooting 29.3% from three-point range and 36.1% overall.
Niagara defeated St. Francis (PA) 69-61 to get to 1-3. The Purple Eagles held the Red Flash to 37.7% shooting and 7.7% from 3-point range, while they shot 61.4% in general and 45.5% from 3-point range. With 15 points, Ahmad Henderson II led Niagara in scoring. The offense is now ranked 310th, thus it must perform well if they hope to have a chance. Quinnipiac leads the MAAC with a 5-1 record, while the Purple Eagles are 1-3 in the same league. With 74.0 points allowed per game, the Purple Eagles’ defensive unit is currently ranked 155th in the nation. The Purple Eagles’ defenders did a superb job of avoiding fouls despite giving up 61 points against Saint Francis U. They will need to look for some fouls as the Niagara attack has had difficulty reaching the free-throw line this season; they are only ranked 303rd in terms of attempts made per game.
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St. Peter’s vs Niagara Game Information
- Date: 12/01/2023
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.
- How to Watch St. Peter’s vs Niagara: ESPN2
- Live Stream: CBS.com
