Merrimack vs. LIU: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Long Island Sharks (3-25, 1-15 NEC) will look to break a seven-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Merrimack Warriors (15-16, 12-4 NEC) on March 1, 2023 at Hammel Court.
Merrimack knocked off LIU, 80-59, on Saturday. Jordan Minor poured in a team-high 22 points for Merrimack, and Tre Wood had 14 for LIU.
When is Merrimack vs. LIU and when does it start?
This matchup between the Warriors and Sharks will go down on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Merrimack vs. LIU
The Warriors and Sharks will hit the hardwood at Hammel Court for this matchup on March 1, and if you’d like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NEC.
Merrimack Warriors vs. Long Island Sharks Game Preview
Merrimack Stats, Odds & Insights
Merrimack scores 61.3 points per game (355th in college basketball) and allows 61.8 (17th in college basketball) for a -18 scoring differential overall.
The 61.3 points the Warriors average are 18.3 fewer than the Sharks concede.
Merrimack connects on 1.8 more threes per game than the opposition, 7.4 (190th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.6.
Offensively, the Warriors have played better when playing at home this year, putting up 62.3 points per game, compared to 60.9 per game in away games.
In its last 10 games, Merrimack has been scoring 69.6 points per contest, an average that’s much higher than the 61.3 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
LIU Stats, Odds & Insights
LIU is being outscored by 13.2 points per game, with a -369 scoring differential overall. It puts up 66.4 points per game (314th in college basketball), and gives up 79.6 per outing (355th in college basketball).
The Sharks’ 66.4 points per game are only 4.6 more than the Warriors concede.
LIU makes 5.0 three-pointers per game (351st in college basketball), 2.6 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 34.5% from deep (172nd in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 36.0%.
The Sharks are scoring more points at home (71.1 per game) than away (63.4).
While LIU is putting up 66.4 points per game in 2022-23, it has fallen short of that in its last 10 games, amassing 62.6 points per contest.
Warriors Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Minor | 25 | 17.4 | 9.5 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| Ziggy Reid | 31 | 13.3 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Javon Bennett | 31 | 8.8 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Jordan Derkack | 31 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Devon Savage | 30 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
Sharks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marko Maletic | 24 | 15.9 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Andre Washington | 18 | 11.5 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Jacob Johnson | 28 | 10.2 | 5.7 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| R.J. Greene | 26 | 8.9 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Tre Wood | 19 | 7.7 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
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