The Sacred Heart Pioneers (5-12) take a five-game slide into a home matchup with the Niagara Purple Eagles (1-15), losers of 10 straight.
Sacred Heart dropped its previous game to Canisius, 67-53, on Thursday. Ny’Ceara Pryor led the way with 20 points, and also had five rebounds and five assists. Niagara dropped its previous game to Marist, 74-52, on Thursday. Safiatu Kolliegbo starred with 20 points, and also had seven boards and three assists.
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When is Sacred Heart vs. Niagara and when does it start?
This matchup between the Pioneers and Purple Eagles will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 12:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Sacred Heart vs. Niagara
The Pioneers and Purple Eagles will take to the hardwood at William H. Pitt Center for this matchup on January 25, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Game Preview
Sacred Heart Stats, Odds & Insights
Sacred Heart’s -153 scoring differential (outscored by 9.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 56.8 points per game (330th in college basketball) while giving up 65.8 per contest (217th in college basketball).
The Pioneers post 28.4 fewer points than the Purple Eagles allow (85.2).
Sacred Heart hits 3.7 three-pointers per game (344th in college basketball), 2.7 fewer than its opponents (6.4).
When playing at home, the Pioneers are putting up 5.6 more points per game (59.8) than they are away from home (54.2).
Sacred Heart has seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 55.5 points per game in its last 10 contests, 1.3 points fewer than the 56.8 it has scored this year.
Niagara Stats, Odds & Insights
Niagara is being outscored by 25.5 points per game, with a -408 scoring differential overall. It puts up 59.7 points per game (296th in college basketball), and allows 85.2 per contest (361st in college basketball).
The Purple Eagles average 59.7 points, 6.1 fewer than the Pioneers concede.
Niagara knocks down 5.2 three-pointers per game (265th in college basketball) at a 27.6% rate (297th in college basketball), compared to the 6.1 its opponents make, shooting 37.7% from beyond the arc.
The Purple Eagles score 63.0 points per game at home, and 57.7 on the road.
In its last 10 games, Niagara is posting 58.6 points per contest, 1.1 fewer points than its season average (59.7).
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Pioneers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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Ny’Ceara Pryor | 17 | 18.8 | 6.1 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
Amelia Wood | 17 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
Emma Kirby | 17 | 7.5 | 5.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Nalyce Dudley | 16 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
Carmen Williams | 16 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Purple Eagles Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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Safiatu Kolliegbo | 16 | 13.9 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
Marlie Dickerson | 15 | 11.2 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
Amelia Strong | 6 | 10.3 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Talia Dial | 16 | 9.1 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
Caliana Fenceroy | 7 | 7.4 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
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