CCSU goes up against Quinnipiac

Published Nov. 18, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Central Connecticut (0-4) vs. Quinnipiac (2-1)

People's United Center, Hamden, Connecticut; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Quinnipiac plays host to Central Connecticut in an early season matchup. Quinnipiac won at home against Holy Cross 76-68 on Monday, while Central Connecticut came up short in a 77-53 game to UMass Lowell on Wednesday.

LEADING THE CHARGE: Matt Balanc has averaged 18 points and 2.7 steals to lead the way for the Bobcats. Tyrese Williams has complemented Balanc and is maintaining an average of 15.7 points per game. The Blue Devils are led by Stephane Ayangma, who is averaging 9.8 points and 5.8 rebounds.ACCURATE AYANGMA: Ayangma has connected on 33.3 percent of the six 3-pointers he's attempted and has gone 2 for 5 over the last three games. He's also converted 50 percent of his free throws this season.

DID YOU KNOW: Quinnipiac as a team has made 12.7 3-pointers per game this season, which is seventh-best among Division I teams.

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