Who's Playing
Albany Great Danes @ Sacred Heart Pioneers
Current Records: Albany 6-6, Sacred Heart 4-6
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. ET
- Where: William Pitt Center - West Gym -- Fairfield, Connecticut
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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What to Know
The Sacred Heart Pioneers will take on the Albany Great Danes in a holiday battle at 11:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday at at William Pitt Center - West Gym. The Pioneers might want some stickum for this one as the team gave up 18 turnovers on Sunday.
Sacred Heart is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Quinnipiac just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Sunday. They took an 83-73 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bobcats.
Meanwhile, Albany entered their contest against Drexel on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Albany took a 77-70 hit to the loss column at the hands of Drexel. The Great Danes just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
The losing side was boosted by DeMarr Langford, who went 7 for 9 en route to 14 points plus five rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Amar'E Marshall, who posted 19 points in addition to two steals.
Sacred Heart's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Albany, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-6.
Sacred Heart came up short against Albany in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 93-79. Will Sacred Heart have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Series History
Albany has won both of the games they've played against Sacred Heart in the last 5 years.
- Dec 19, 2023 - Albany 93 vs. Sacred Heart 79
- Nov 23, 2019 - Albany 72 vs. Sacred Heart 65
