HACKENSACK, N.J. – After the Knights had their three-game winning streak snapped, they will look to bounce back against LIU. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
HOW TO WATCH
Fans can stream all the action on ESPN+.
LAST TIME OUT
The Knights took on Sacred Heart in a road battle that resulted in a 68-51 loss for FDU. With
Abaigeal Babore leading the Knights with 13 points scored and
Teneisia Brown putting up seven boards off the glass, FDU could not find an answer to a detrimental third quarter where they were outscored 28-11. The Knights went 23-54 (42.6%) from the floor. This loss snapped a three-game win streak for the Knights and ended a five-game streak of three or more players logging points in double-figures.
CATCHING CONKLIN
Abby Conklin continued her "iron-woman" type season playing all 45 minutes in FDU's win over CCSU. This marked the 11
th time Conklin has played the entirety of a contest this year. The senior guard averages 37.74 minutes per game, ranking her first in the conference and third nationally for minutes per game.
BEHIND ENEMY LINES
The Sharks enter this game with an overall record of 5-14 and sit 3-4 in conference play. In their last game, LIU suffered an 80-62 defeat to Le Moyne. In their 19 games this season, LIU is averaging just over 57 points and 34.7 rebounds per game.
SCOUT'S CORNER
The Sharks have found steady production in Ashley Austin who averages 15 points per game. The senior guard is shooting just over 41% from the floor and has collected 40 steals this season. Amaya Dowdy is the Sharks leading rebounder with an average of 5.2 per game.
PACING THE SIDELINES
Rene Haynes is now in her 4
th season as head coach of the LIU Sharks.
MATCHUP HISTORY
The Knights have faced the Sharks 80 times and ultimately holds the series at 49-31.
WHAT'S NEXT
FDU will return to action at Bogota Savings Bank Center in a game against Wagner on February 9. The Friday night tilt is set for 7 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPNU.
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