University of New Hampshire Athletics
Saturday, December 22
Durham, N.H.
1 PM
University of New Hampshire
vs
Fairfield
Photo by: Jess Speechley
'Cats Tip Off vs. Fairfield at Home Dec. 22 (ESPN+)
12/21/2018 1:43:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Fairfield (2-9, 0-0 MAAC) at UNH (2-9, 0-0 AE)
Sunday, December 22 • 1 p.m.
Lundholm Gym • Durham, N.H.
Video Broadcast: ESPN+
Lundholm Gym • Durham, N.H.
Video Broadcast: ESPN+
'Cat Facts
UNH has a 2-9 lifetime record against Fairfield that includes a 1-2 mark in Lundholm Gym. Last December, the Stags defended home court with a 78-68 victory. The last time these teams tipped off in Durham was Feb. 15, 1988 (Fairfield won 70-57).
Fairfield will be UNH's fourth MAAC opponent this season. The Wildcats have already played Quinnipiac, Niagara and Marist.
UNH is averaging a conference-best 9.5 made 3-pointers per game and the Wildcats rank fourth in 3-point FG percentage (.348). The Wildcats are No. 2 in rebounding (37.3 rpg) and offensive rebounding (11.4 rpg). Also of note, New Hampshire commits the second fewest turnovers per game (12.3).
A few 'Cats had notable personal bests Wednesday vs. Marist. Jordan Reed recorded a career-high eight rebounds and matched his season high with four 3-pointers. Nick Guadarrama matched his personal best of seven rebounds and played a career-high 29 minutes. Elijah Jordan dished out a season-high eight assists in 38 minutes, also a season high; his four rebounds also equaled his best of the year. Mark Carbone matches his career high with three 3-pointers.
New Hampshire has not used the same starting lineup in consecutive games the past nine games. The Wildcats have used eight different lineups in 11 games this year.
The State of New Hampshire
UNH has lost eight straight since recording a 100-61 win against Mount Saint Vincent at Lundholm Gym on Nov. 12. During the current streak, UNH has been outscored by an average of 73.9-58.0 ppg.
The Wildcats have a 2-3 record at Lundholm Gym with an average of 74.6 points per game (on the strength of 100+ scoring outputs against both Rivier and Mount Saint Vincent).
UNH's two December home games are within a four-day span, as the 'Cats played host to Marist on Wednesday and welcome Fairfield on Saturday.
New Hampshire plays two more non-conference games before opening America East action Jan. 5 at Binghamton.
Fairfield will be UNH's fourth MAAC opponent this season. The Wildcats have already played Quinnipiac, Niagara and Marist.
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