University of New Hampshire Athletics
Wednesday, January 23
West Hartford, Conn.
7 PM
University of New Hampshire
at
Hartford
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UNH (3-14, 1-3 AE) at Hartford (9-10, 2-2 AE)
Wednesday, January 23 • 7 p.m.
Chase Arena • West Hartford, Conn.
ESPN+
Series Synopsis
UNH has a 27-44 lifetime record against Hartford, which swept last year's regular-season series and then ousted the Wildcats from the 2018 America East tournament with a 71-60 home win in the quarterfinals. Prior to last season, the 'Cats had won six straight in the series; before that, the Hawks won five straight.
'Cat Nips
UNH is averaging a conference-best 9.2 3-pointers per game and the Wildcats commit the second fewest turnovers per game (12.1).
In four America East conference games, Josh Hopkins (14.0 ppg) and David Watkins (12.8 ppg) are the top point producers. Watkins is also averaging 7.8 rebounds per game vs. conference foes.
In conference play, UNH is 24-for-38 from the foul line in comparison to the opponent's 64 of 83.
Seven 'Cats have attempted 30+ 3-pointers; Jordan Reed is UNH's leader in 3's made (30) and attempted (79) for a mark of 38.0%. Josh Hopkins 25 of 61 for a team-high .410 percentage.
New Hampshire has used a total of 10 different starting lineups in 17 games, but has put the same starting five on the court each of the past three games.
The State of New Hampshire
UNH has a 3-14 overall record that includes 0-9 on the road and 1-3 in America East (0-2 in conference road games). The Wildcats went 0-1 last week with a 73-59 home loss to Vermont (Jan. 16).
The Wildcats have lost two straight since recording a 68-64 win against UMass Lowell at Lundholm Gym on Jan. 9.
Following Wednesday's game at Hartford, the Wildcats wrap up January with home games against both UMBC (Jan. 26) and UAlbany (Jan. 30).
Chase Arena • West Hartford, Conn.
ESPN+
Series Synopsis
UNH has a 27-44 lifetime record against Hartford, which swept last year's regular-season series and then ousted the Wildcats from the 2018 America East tournament with a 71-60 home win in the quarterfinals. Prior to last season, the 'Cats had won six straight in the series; before that, the Hawks won five straight.
'Cat Nips
UNH is averaging a conference-best 9.2 3-pointers per game and the Wildcats commit the second fewest turnovers per game (12.1).
In four America East conference games, Josh Hopkins (14.0 ppg) and David Watkins (12.8 ppg) are the top point producers. Watkins is also averaging 7.8 rebounds per game vs. conference foes.
In conference play, UNH is 24-for-38 from the foul line in comparison to the opponent's 64 of 83.
Seven 'Cats have attempted 30+ 3-pointers; Jordan Reed is UNH's leader in 3's made (30) and attempted (79) for a mark of 38.0%. Josh Hopkins 25 of 61 for a team-high .410 percentage.
New Hampshire has used a total of 10 different starting lineups in 17 games, but has put the same starting five on the court each of the past three games.
The State of New Hampshire
UNH has a 3-14 overall record that includes 0-9 on the road and 1-3 in America East (0-2 in conference road games). The Wildcats went 0-1 last week with a 73-59 home loss to Vermont (Jan. 16).
The Wildcats have lost two straight since recording a 68-64 win against UMass Lowell at Lundholm Gym on Jan. 9.
Following Wednesday's game at Hartford, the Wildcats wrap up January with home games against both UMBC (Jan. 26) and UAlbany (Jan. 30).
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