Box Score JERSEY CITY, NJ. - The Saint Peter's Men's Basketball team travels to Knott Arena in New Emmitsburg, MD, for a game at Mount St. Mary's (11-15, 7-8 MAAC).
Overview
The Peacocks (13-11) are fifth in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference standings with an 8-6 record in conference play. Saint Peter's has won its last two games in a row with wins over Siena (75-53, Feb. 16), and Iona (59-53, Feb. 18). Mount St. Mary's is seventh in the MAAC standings.
Defense
Saint Peter's has held its last two opponents to 53 points per game. The Peacocks are an elite defensive team. SPU is ranked 12th in the nation in scoring defense (63.6 points per game). Saint Peter's is 8-0 when they've held opponents to under 60 points this season.
Corey Washington
This week, Corey Washington was named Player of the Week by the MAAC and the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association. Washington scored a career-high 29 points in SPU's 75-53 win over Siena and recorded a double-double on 18 points and 10 rebounds in the Peacocks' 59-53 win over Iona on Feb. 18. The 6-6 forward from Arkansas has averaged 23.5 points per game, and eight rebounds since his return. The Preseason All-MAAC honoree has scored 20+ points in six games and has tallied three double-doubles this season. Washington leads the Peacocks in scoring and rebounding this year with 15.5 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game.
Last Time
Earlier this season, Saint Peter's defeated Mount St. Mary's 70-64 at Run Baby Run Arena on Sunday, Jan. 7. Washington led the Peacocks with a team-high 25 points, with two rebounds and two steals. SPU senior Stephon Roberts dropped a season-high 11 points. Roberts went a perfect 3-3 from the field, 1-1 from three-point range, and 4-4 from the charity stripe. SPU outrebounded Mount St. Mary's 35-27 in the game and scored 20 points off turnovers.
Mountaineers
Most recently, the Mountaineers were defeated by Fairfield 94-80 on Sunday, Feb. 18. Mount St. Mary's is second in the MAAC in blocked shots (4.0 blocks per game) and team field goal percentage (0.467). MSM's Dakota Leffew leads the MAAC in minutes played with 35.3 per game. The MSM junior is third in the MAAC in scoring (17.4 points per game) and fifth in assists (3.8 per game).
Series
Saint Peter's is 2-1 all-time versus Mount St. Mary's.
Where To Watch
The game tips off at 7 PM and will be on ESPN+.
ESPN+ Stats Tickets
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