The Long Island Sharks (7-11, 3-0 NEC) will try to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (11-5, 2-1 NEC) on January 12, 2025 at William H. Detrick Gymnasium.
In its most recent game, Cent. Conn. St. lost to Wagner on Friday, 62-57. Its top scorer was Davonte Sweatman with 14 points. In its most recent game, LIU topped Stonehill on Friday, 70-60. Malachi Davis scored a team-high 27 points (and contributed zero assists and four boards).
When is Cent. Conn. St. vs. LIU and when does it start?
This contest between the Blue Devils and Sharks will go down on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 1:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Cent. Conn. St. vs. LIU
The Blue Devils and Sharks will hit the hardwood at William H. Detrick Gymnasium for this matchup on January 12, 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 Front Row.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Long Island Sharks Game Preview
Cent. Conn. St. Stats, Odds & Insights
Cent. Conn. St. has a +115 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.2 points per game. It is putting up 71.6 points per game to rank 265th in college basketball and is giving up 64.4 per outing to rank 28th in college basketball.
The Blue Devils are averaging 71.6 points, only 2.7 more than the 68.9 the Sharks allow.
Cent. Conn. St. connects on 7.3 three-pointers per game (234th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.5. It shoots 33.5% from deep while its opponents hit 32.5% from long range.
Offensively, the Blue Devils have played better at home this season, scoring 81.8 points per game, compared to 65.9 per game in away games.
On offense, Cent. Conn. St. has increased its production a little bit over its last 10 games, scoring 72.1 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 71.6 it has racked up over the course of this year.
LIU Stats, Odds & Insights
LIU scores 69.7 points per game (300th in college basketball) and gives up 68.9 (111th in college basketball) for a +14 scoring differential overall.
The Sharks’ 69.7 points per game are 5.3 more than the Blue Devils allow.
LIU connects on 6.3 three-pointers per game (318th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.8. It shoots 31.3% from deep, and its opponents shoot 31.7%.
The Sharks are scoring more points at home (77.0 per game) than on the road (65.9).
While LIU is scoring 69.7 points per game in 2024-25, it has fallen short of that over its previous 10 games, tallying 68.0 points per contest.
Blue Devils Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Jones | 16 | 12.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Devin Haid | 16 | 12.2 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Jayden Brown | 16 | 10.4 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Abdul Momoh | 15 | 8.6 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Davonte Sweatman | 16 | 8.1 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
Sharks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Davis | 17 | 17.6 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Jamal Fuller | 18 | 11.5 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Terell Strickland | 18 | 8.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| Jalen Lee | 18 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Brent Davis | 9 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
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