Canisius hopes to end skid vs Youngstown St.

Published Dec. 9, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Canisius (2-8) vs. Youngstown State (5-3)

Beeghly Physical Education Center, Youngstown, Ohio; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Canisius looks to end its four-game losing streak as it takes on Youngstown State. Canisius is looking to break its current four-game losing streak. Youngstown State is coming off an 84-77 win at home over Central Michigan in its most recent game.

BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: Youngstown State's Michael Akuchie has averaged 15 points and 7.5 rebounds while Tevin Olison has put up 14.5 points and 4.9 rebounds. For the Golden Griffins, Malek Green has averaged 16.2 points and 7.2 rebounds while Armon Harried has put up 12.6 points.MIGHTY MALEK: Green has connected on 37 percent of the 27 3-pointers he's attempted. He's also made 75.7 percent of his foul shots this season.

WINLESS WHEN: Canisius is 0-8 when scoring fewer than 75 points and 2-0 when scoring at least 75.

COLD SPELL: Canisius has lost its last five road games, scoring 66 points, while allowing 76.8 per game.

DID YOU KNOW: Youngstown State is rated second among Horizon teams with an average of 73.8 points per game. The Penguins have averaged 78.7 points per game over their last three games.

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