JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The Saint Peter's men's basketball team (1-2) is looking to bounce back on the road against Delaware (0-3) Tuesday night at Bob Carpenter Center, after falling to VCU last week. Tip-off for the third-ever matchup between the Peacocks and Blue Hens is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Last season,
Bashir Mason's Peacocks defeated the Blue Hens at home, 72-64, in a game where they shot 42.6 percent (20-for-47) from the field. If Saint Peter's wants a similar result, the team will need to shoot better than it did in its last game against VCU.
Despite the shooting struggles,
Brent Bland has been able to score at will for Saint Peter's. He dropped 25 points last game and 27 in the game before that. Bland is averaging 18.0 points per game, while shooting 50.0 percent (11-for-22) from 3-point range.
Both the Peacocks and the Blue Hens are pulling in 34.0 boards a contest, so the rebound margin will be something to look out for on Tuesday night.
ABOUT THE DELAWARE BLUE HENS
Delaware is still searching for its first win of the season after falling to Bucknell, Wilmington (Del.) and No. 7 BYU. After a rough loss to Division II Wilmington (Del.), the Blue Hens came out strong against a nationally-ranked BYU team. They were leading the Cougars, 37-34, at halftime, but ultimately lost the game on the road.
The Blue Hens are led by junior guard Christian Bliss and sophomore forward Macon Emory. Bliss is averaging a team-high 15.7 points per game while dishing out 6.3 assists. Emory has been a force for Delaware, averaging a double-double with 14.0 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
Delaware is coached by Martin Ingelsby, who is in his 10th season as head coach of the Blue Hens.
NOTES
Saint Peter's is 1-1 all-time against Delaware, with both games being played in Jersey City...this will be the first time the Peacocks play in Newark, Del. …last season, the Peacocks defeated the Blue Hens, 72-64, as
Bryce Eaton recorded 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists…the first matchup between Saint Peter's and Delaware resulted in a 78-75 overtime win for the Blue Hens on Nov. 10, 2018.
