LIU hosts Bryant after Kiss' 37-point performance

Bryant Bulldogs (15-8, 11-1 NEC) at Long Island Sharks (9-13, 7-6 NEC)

New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Bryant faces the Long Island Sharks after Peter Kiss scored 37 points in Bryant's 99-86 victory against the Sacred Heart Pioneers.

The Sharks are 8-1 on their home court. LIU is the NEC leader with 36.8 rebounds per game led by Isaac Kante averaging 7.6.

The Bulldogs are 11-1 in NEC play. Bryant is fourth in the NEC with 13.9 assists per game led by Luis Hurtado averaging 3.8.

The teams square off for the 10th time this season in NEC play. The Bulldogs won the last matchup 88-81 on Jan. 30. Kiss scored 30 points to help lead the Bulldogs to the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tyrn Flowers is averaging 19 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.7 blocks for the Sharks. Alex Rivera is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for LIU.

Charles Pride is scoring 17.5 points per game with 8.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists for the Bulldogs. Kiss is averaging 25.2 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 47.7% over the last 10 games for Bryant.

LAST 10 GAMES: Sharks: 6-4, averaging 76.2 points, 39.7 rebounds, 17.3 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 41.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.9 points per game.

Bulldogs: 10-0, averaging 81.4 points, 39.2 rebounds, 13.8 assists, 6.7 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.0 points.

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