JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Saint Peter's women's basketball team will continue conference play as they return home on Thursday January 9th. The Peacocks take on the Purple Eagles. Tip-off from Jersey City, NJ is set for 7 p.m and watch on ESPN+.
LAST TIME OUT
The Saint Peter's University women's basketball team has demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024-25 season. As of January 8, 2025, the Saint Peter's Peacocks women's basketball team has played 15 games, achieving a record of 4 wins and 11 losses. They are averaging 63.2 points per game, while allowing opponents an average of 65.5 points per game Defensively, the Peacocks have allowed opponents to score an average of 65.5 points per game.
In the Peacocks last time out, Fatmata Janneh scored 9 points, going 4-of-15 from the field (26.7%) and 1-of-5 from beyond the arc (20.0%). Janneh was a force on the glass, pulling down 9 total rebounds. She contributed 2 offensive rebounds, providing second-chance opportunities, and dominated the defensive boards with 7 rebounds.
De'Naya Rippey led her team with 12 points, shooting 4-of-10 from the field (40.0%) and an impressive 50.0% from beyond the arc (1-of-2). Rippey was a force on the boards, securing a double-double with 10 rebounds. Her 5 offensive rebounds provided valuable second-chance opportunities.
SCOUTING THE PURPLE EAGLES
The Niagara Purple Eagles women's basketball team is navigating a challenging start to the 2024-25 season, holding a 1-10 record with an average of 62.5 points per game while allowing 109.0 points per game. Despite the tough losses to Syracuse (84-108) and West Virginia (41-110), standout players like Safiatu Kolliegbo and Amelia Strong have shone brightly. Kolliegbo leads the team with 13.4 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, and 30 total steals, while Strong contributes 10.6 points per game and a team-high field goal percentage of 46.8%. As a team, the Purple Eagles are shooting 36.5% from the field, 31.4% from beyond the arc, and 58.1% from the free-throw line, while averaging 30.5 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 13.4 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game.
HISTORY
The most recent game between Saint Peter's and Quinnipiac took place on February 1 2024, where Saint Peter's lost 85-51. Thursday's contest marks the 82nd match-up between the two programs in their program history. The Peacocks are 48-33 against the Purple Eagles.
--
For continuing coverage of Saint Peter's University Athletics, visit SaintPetersPeacocks.com and follow the Peacocks on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
