Quinnipiac looks to sweep Fairfield
February 7, 2021 GMT
George Bisacca Court at Alumni Hall, Fairfield, Connecticut; Monday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Quinnipiac goes for the season sweep over Fairfield after winning the previous matchup in Fairfield. The teams last played on Feb. 7, when the Bobcats outshot Fairfield from the field 57.4 percent to 39.6 percent and made five more 3-pointers en route to a 15-point victory.
SENIOR STUDS: Fairfield has relied heavily on its seniors this year. Taj Benning, Jake Wojcik, Jesus Cruz and Caleb Green have collectively accounted for 60 percent of the team’s scoring this year and 66 percent of all Stags points over the last five games.
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Siena looks to extend streak vs Fairfield
George Bisacca Court at Alumni Hall, Fairfield, Connecticut; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Siena looks for its 13th straight conference win against Fairfield. Siena’s last MAAC loss came against the St. Peter’s Peacocks 85-80 on Feb. 2, 2020. Fairfield is coming off a 72-56 win over Rider on Saturday.
VETERAN PRESENCE: Both of these teams have relied heavily on their seniors this year. Taj Benning, Caleb Green and Jesus Cruz have combined to score 49 percent of Fairfield’s points this season. For Siena, Jalen Pickett, Manny Camper and Nick Hopkins have collectively accounted for 58 percent of the team’s total scoring.JUMPING FOR JALEN: Pickett has connected on 40 percent of the 15 3-pointers he’s attempted. He’s also converted 85.7 percent of his free throws this season.