HAMDEN, Conn. – The Saint Peter's men's basketball team (8-6, 5-1 MAAC) travels up to M&T Bank Arena to play the Quinnipiac Bobcats (12-5, 5-1 MAAC) on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET. The Peacocks and Bobcats both share the same conference record through their first six MAAC games.
In the Peacocks' 13-point victory over Merrimack on Sunday, Saint Peter's shot 52.1 percent (25-for-48) from the field while outrebounding the Warriors 37-to-26. The Peacocks rank 34th in the nation in offensive rebounds per game, averaging 13.7.
Saint Peter's has vastly utilized its bench each game, as 'strength in numbers' continues to be a theme this season. Head coach
Bashir Mason has played at least 10 players in all but one game this year. In that one game against Niagara, Mason played nine guys.
With the Peacocks' depth and ability to rebound the ball, it will be a tight matchup with the Bobcats Wednesday night.
ABOUT THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS
The Bobcats are tied with the Peacocks for second place in the MAAC. They are coming off back-to-back wins over Mount St. Mary's at home and Sacred Heart on the road. As a team, Quinnipiac ranks first in the MAAC in scoring, dropping 77.5 points on average, and first in 3-point percentage with a 36.1 percent mark.
With Jaden Zimmerman currently sidelined with an injury, Quinnipiac has been relying on Amarri Monroe and Asim Jones to pick up the scoring. The Bobcats have four players averaging double-digit points.
Quinnipiac is coached by Tom Pecora, who is in his third season as head coach of the Bobcats.
NOTES
The Peacocks are 17-11 all-time vs. Quinnipiac and 6-7 against the Bobcats on the road.
