HACKENSACK, N.J. - Last hosting Mount St. Mary's in an 11-point loss (67-56) for the Burgundy and Blue on January 27, the Fairleigh Dickinson men's basketball team (1-15, 2-7 NEC) is set to welcome Central Connecticut (5-16, 2-6 NEC) to Hackensack on Sunday, January 30, at 1 p.m. live on NEC Front Row. The contest was originally scheduled for Saturday, January 29, but was postponed a day due to concerns of inclement weather impacting both institutions.

FDU received a win in the conference standings following Mount St. Mary's COVID-19 related forfeit on December 29 giving the Knights a 1-0 start in NEC play. Following the cancellations against Merrimack (January 6) and Bryant (January 8), FDU was assigned a loss in the NEC standings for each contest. The forfeits do not impact the Knights' overall record.

Game Info 
FDU (1-15, 2-7 NEC) vs. Central Connecticut (5-16, 2-6 NEC)
Sunday, January 30, at 1:05 p.m. -- Stratis Arena inside the Rothman Center (Hackensack, N.J.)
Coverage: NEC Front Row | Live Stats
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Media Game Notes
FDU | CCSU | NEC Weekly Release

All-Time Series
FDU leads 28-21
First Meeting...FDU 75, CCSU 74 (12/14/1988)
Last Meeting...FDU 79, CCSU 71 (12/9/2020)
 
Scouting the Blue Devils
Central Connecticut used a second half surge before holding off LIU, 65-62, on Thursday night in Northeast Conference action at Detrick Gymnasium. CCSU scored the first seven points of the second half before taking the lead midway through the period. Junior Ian Krishnan hit six three-pointers in the game, including the game-winner with 37 seconds to play to lift the Blue Devils Krishnan led the Blue Devils with 19 points and was joined in double-figures by junior Tre Mitchell with 10 points. Central shot 23-of-54 (.426) overall and went 9-of-22 (.409) on three-pointers. The Blue Devils were clutch at the foul line, going 10-of-14 (.714) in the game.

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Scouting the Knights
Mount St. Mary's picked up their fourth-straight NEC victory on January 27 as the Mountaineers topped FDU (1-15, 2-7 NEC) 67-56 on January 27 at Stratis Arena inside the Rothman Center. Reigning NEC Rookie of the Week Anquan Hill led all FDU scorers with 15 points. The Philadelphia, Pa. native posted his second double-double in as many games after the freshman logged 10 boards, including eight off the defensive glass. FDU's defensive forced 10 turnovers, converting four for steals. Although his night was cut short due to foul trouble, freshman Oscar Berry earned his seventh start of the season and posted four points, including the game-tying to get FDU on the scoreboard, and two rebounds in 12 minutes on the floor. Greg Herenda's side recorded 24 points in the paint and 14 points off turnovers. Staying with 14, it's also the number of bench points for the Burgundy and Blue in Thursday's game. "We just came out and did not have any pop from the get-go offensively and give Mount St. Mary's credit for taking advantage of that. They have a number of players back with a great deal of experience and it showed tonight. We just need to continue to improve on a daily basis, it is really that plain and simple," said head coach Greg Herenda.

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What's Next
FDU hits the road next week for return trips to St. Francis Brooklyn on Thursday, February 3, at 7 p.m. and Central Connecticut on Saturday, February 5, at 1 p.m. The game at St. Francis Brooklyn will air live on ESPN+ while Saturday's game will be broadcasted on NEC Front Row.

Fans can stay connected with FDU men's basketball on Instagram and Twitter, @FDUKnightsMBB.

The 2021-22 men's basketball season is presented by Bogota Savings Bank.