- Matchup: Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Venue: William H. Pitt Center, Fairfield, CT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Central Connecticut Blue Devils (1-2) are set to visit the William H. Pitt Center this Thursday to challenge the Sacred Heart Pioneers (2-1).
In their most recent outing, the Central Connecticut Blue Devils faced off against Dartmouth, securing a victory with a score of 78-71. The Blue Devils achieved a 50.0% shooting success rate, making 29 of 58 attempts, and converted 9 of 22 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they finished strong, sinking 11 of 13 for an impressive 84.6% rate. On the boards, Central Connecticut grabbed 33 rebounds, including 9 offensive. They also recorded 13 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and secured 6 steals. Defensively, Central Connecticut allowed their opponent to shoot 38.5% from the field, with Dartmouth making 25 of 65 shots. Dartmouth provided 9 assists and amassed 11 steals, while also securing 33 rebounds (15 offensive and 18 defensive) without a block. Dartmouth managed to shoot 70.0% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 20 attempts, but struggled from long range with only 7 of 32 shots successful. The foul count showed Central Connecticut with 17 fouls compared to Dartmouth’s 13.
James Jones emerged as a significant contributor, scoring 15 points on 7 of 12 shooting, playing for 39 minutes, and pulling down 7 rebounds, all while sporting a 58.3% field goal percentage, although he did not record any assists.
Approaching this game, Central Connecticut holds a 1-2 record this season. They average 61.0 points per game (342nd in the nation) with a field goal percentage of 39.8%. The Blue Devils are converting 32.8% of their three-point attempts (20 of 61) and 64.3% at the free-throw line. On average, they collect 29.3 rebounds per game and have notched 33 assists this season, placing them 212th nationwide. They commit 12.0 turnovers and average 15.7 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Blue Devils force 10.7 turnovers per game while committing 13.0 fouls. They rank 311th in Division I for assists allowed, conceding 44 assists this season. Central Connecticut’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 49.2% (90 of 183) and allows 39.0 rebounds per game. They give up 28.9% on three-point attempts and stand at 281st nationally in points per game conceded, allowing 80.3.
Last time out, the Sacred Heart Pioneers clinched their match against New Hampshire, triumphing 81-76. They secured 30 defensive rebounds along with 13 offensive rebounds, totaling 43 for the game. However, they registered 14 turnovers while managing 8 steals. New Hampshire committed 16 personal fouls, sending the Pioneers to the free-throw line 25 times, of which they converted 21 for an 84.0% success rate. From the three-point line, Sacred Heart excelled, hitting 10 of 23 attempts (43.5%). Overall, they finished the game shooting 25 of 69 for a field goal percentage of 36.2%. The Pioneers allowed New Hampshire to complete 28 of 68 field goal attempts, translating to 41.2% shooting. They limited their opponents to a 35.7% success from distance, making 10 out of 28 shots, and converted 10 of 15 free throws (66.7%). On the rebounding front, Sacred Heart permitted New Hampshire to gather 36 boards in total (6 offensive).
Jaylen Robinson was key for the Pioneers, contributing 21 points in 37 minutes, along with 4 assists. He recorded an impressive 77.8% shooting, making 7 of 9 attempts, and grabbed 3 rebounds.
The Pioneers currently maintain a 2-1 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 43.8% from the field, ranking 225th nationally. Sacred Heart has accumulated 264 points this season (88.0 per game) and is averaging 51.0 rebounds per game. Their assist rate is at 14.7 per contest (206th in the nation), and they commit 11.0 turnovers per game. Additionally, the Pioneers commit 14.7 fouls each game and boast a free-throw shooting percentage of 78.9%.
On defense, Sacred Heart is positioned 106th in the nation for points allowed per game, giving up 64.7. They force 13.0 turnovers a game while allowing a mere 34.3% shooting percentage from the field (42nd in college basketball). The Pioneers yield 33.3% on three-point attempts (29 of 87) and opponents shoot 65.9% from the free-throw line. They allow 13.7 assists and 36.7 rebounds per game, ranking 231st and 239th in college basketball respectively.
Who claims victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Sacred Heart
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