Division 1 Showdown: Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. NJIT Highlanders Preview
The Sacred Heart Pioneers will face off against the NJIT Highlanders in a Division 1 matchup in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday at 2 p.m. EST. The Highlanders have a 2-1 record in home games, while NJIT allows an average of 78.6 points per game and has been outscored by 14.2 points on average. On the other hand, the Pioneers have struggled on the road with a 1-5 record and have a 2-5 record in games decided by 10 points or more.
NJIT has been averaging 8.6 made 3-pointers per game, which is 2.2 fewer than the 10.8 per game allowed by Sacred Heart. In contrast, Sacred Heart has been averaging 12.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, which is 3.5 more than the 8.5 per game allowed by NJIT. Key players to watch include David Bolden, who is shooting 35.7% and averaging 12.4 points for the Highlanders, and Dashon Gittens, who is averaging 15.9 points and 2.1 steals for the Pioneers. Jeremy Clayville has been averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games, while Anquan Hill is averaging 14.8 points and 6.1 rebounds for Sacred Heart.
In this exciting matchup, both teams will look to showcase their skills and secure a victory. Fans can expect a competitive game between the Sacred Heart Pioneers and the NJIT Highlanders as they battle it out on the court.