University of New Hampshire Athletics
Sunday, February 3
Bangor, Maine
1 PM
University of New Hampshire
at
Maine
Photo by: Meghan Murphy
Longest Rivalry Continues Sunday at Maine (1 p.m.; ESPN3)
2/1/2019 3:07:00 PM | Men's Basketball
UNH (3-17, 1-6 AE) at Maine (4-18, 2-5 AE)
Sunday, February 3 • 1 p.m.
Bangor, Maine • Cross Insurance Center
ESPN3
Series Synopsis vs. Maine
* UNH has tipped off against Maine more times than any other oppo- nent in program history – 180 times dating back to the 1915-16 season – with the Black Bears holding a 107-73 advantage. Both teams successfully defended home court last season.
* Maine's 69-68 win last January (2018) at Cross Insurance Center ended the Wildcats' six-game win streak vs. the Black Bears; New Hampshire won the most recent matchup.
* UNH has a 7-3 edge the past 10 meetings and has won three of the last four matchups in Maine. Head coach Bill Herrion has guided UNH to a 13-14 record vs. Maine.
The State of New Hampshire
* UNH has a 3-17 overall record that includes 0-10 on the road and 1-6 in America East (0-3 in conference road games). The Wildcats are coming off a 62-42 home loss to UMBC on Wednesday night.
* Sunday's game at Maine marks the midway point of the conference season.
* The Wildcats have lost five straight since recording a 68-64 win against UMass Lowell at Lundholm Gym on Jan. 9.
* That win ended an 11-game losing streak, the team's longest since a stretch of 13 consecutive games spanning Nov. 2013 to Jan. 2014; that squad finished that year 6-24 overall, 4-13 America East.
* Following Sunday's game at Maine, the Wildcats take a short drive across the state border to play UMass Lowell on Feb. 6 ( 7 p.m.). UNH's next home game is Feb. 9 (1 p.m.) vs. Binghamton.
'Cat Nips
Sunday's game at Maine marks the midway point of the America East conference season.
UNH enters the weekend ranked second in the conference with 8.8 3-pointers made per game. The Wildcats commit the second fewest turnovers per game (12.2) and are No. 4 in rebounding (34.9 rpg).
New Hampshire has made 10 or more 3-pointers one of the past six games; that was a 10-for-21 effort (47.6%) against Vermont on Jan. 16.
Despite missing six games, Josh Hopkins is second in 3-pointers made (29) and 3-point attempts (74). In eight games since returning from injury, he has has made 20 of 47 3-pointers (42.6%).
UNH held UAlbany to a .375 field goal percentage (18-48) and that included 39.1% from 3-point range (9-23). UNH recorded a 46-33 rebounding advantage that included 18-6 on the offensive glass.
Bangor, Maine • Cross Insurance Center
ESPN3
Series Synopsis vs. Maine
* UNH has tipped off against Maine more times than any other oppo- nent in program history – 180 times dating back to the 1915-16 season – with the Black Bears holding a 107-73 advantage. Both teams successfully defended home court last season.
* Maine's 69-68 win last January (2018) at Cross Insurance Center ended the Wildcats' six-game win streak vs. the Black Bears; New Hampshire won the most recent matchup.
* UNH has a 7-3 edge the past 10 meetings and has won three of the last four matchups in Maine. Head coach Bill Herrion has guided UNH to a 13-14 record vs. Maine.
The State of New Hampshire
* UNH has a 3-17 overall record that includes 0-10 on the road and 1-6 in America East (0-3 in conference road games). The Wildcats are coming off a 62-42 home loss to UMBC on Wednesday night.
* Sunday's game at Maine marks the midway point of the conference season.
* The Wildcats have lost five straight since recording a 68-64 win against UMass Lowell at Lundholm Gym on Jan. 9.
* That win ended an 11-game losing streak, the team's longest since a stretch of 13 consecutive games spanning Nov. 2013 to Jan. 2014; that squad finished that year 6-24 overall, 4-13 America East.
* Following Sunday's game at Maine, the Wildcats take a short drive across the state border to play UMass Lowell on Feb. 6 ( 7 p.m.). UNH's next home game is Feb. 9 (1 p.m.) vs. Binghamton.
'Cat Nips
Sunday's game at Maine marks the midway point of the America East conference season.
UNH enters the weekend ranked second in the conference with 8.8 3-pointers made per game. The Wildcats commit the second fewest turnovers per game (12.2) and are No. 4 in rebounding (34.9 rpg).
New Hampshire has made 10 or more 3-pointers one of the past six games; that was a 10-for-21 effort (47.6%) against Vermont on Jan. 16.
Despite missing six games, Josh Hopkins is second in 3-pointers made (29) and 3-point attempts (74). In eight games since returning from injury, he has has made 20 of 47 3-pointers (42.6%).
UNH held UAlbany to a .375 field goal percentage (18-48) and that included 39.1% from 3-point range (9-23). UNH recorded a 46-33 rebounding advantage that included 18-6 on the offensive glass.
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