Shore Sports Network 1160/1310AM
Play-by-Play:
Eddy Occhipinti
Analyst: Steve Bazaz
SCOUTING THE SAINTS
Siena is led by two in double figures, with Evan Fisher joining Jalen Pickett in averaging north of 14 points per game. Pickett, a freshman, is the conference leader in assists with 118.
SERIES NOTES
-Monmouth leads the all-time series 10-4.
-Since becoming MAAC foes, Monmouth leads the series 7-2.
-The only losses came in MU's first season in the league and in the 2017 MAAC semifinals.
-Monmouth swept last year's season series, winning in February.
-MU has won four straight regular season games over Siena at the Times Union Center.
120 WINS FOR COACH RICE
Monmouth Head Coach
King Rice picked up his 120th career win over Manhattan, the fifth Monmouth coach to reach . that mark all time. His 100th career win also came over the Jaspers, coming at Draddy Gym.
LOCKING DOWN AT HOME
Monmouth is giving up 46.5 points per game at home against MAAC opponents this season, holding both Saint Peter's and Manhattan under 50 points. Against the Jaspers, MU allowed just two two-point field goals in the opening half.
SHOOTING IT WELL
MU posted its best field goal percentage of the season against Manhattan, shooting 52.5% from the field on 23-of-43, including four makes from three. Eight Hawks converted field goals in the game.
RICE AND CHRISTIAN MATCH UP AGAIN
Tonight's head coaches,
King Rice and Jamion Christian, have coached against each other twice as NEC rivals during Christian's first season at Mount Saint Mary's in 2012-13, Rice's second campaign. The Mount won both games, including a W on the final weekend of the regular season in what would be MU's penultimate NEC contest.
PAPAS GETS IT GOING
Sophomore
George Papas has gone for eight points in two of his last four games, including hitting a huge pair of triples in the win over Manhattan to extend the Hawks lead in the second half. He has taken 57 shots this season, with 43 coming from downtown.
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