Liberty (3-4) looks to continue their perfect 3-0 start inside the Vines Center when they host St Francis (NY) (1-5). Tip is scheduled for 2pm. Here’s what you need to know about the Terriers:
1. The Terriers are not to be confused with St Francis (PA).
The St Francis (PA) Red Flash and St Francis (NY) Terriers both compete in the Northeast Conference. The Terriers are from Brooklyn, New York.
2. St Francis (NY) is 1-5 on the season.
They lost their first 5 games of the year to Georgetown, Army, Rutgers, La Salle, and Norfolk State before rebounding against Tennessee State.
3. They are 0-3 on the road this season.
Their losses have come against Georgetown, Rutgers, and La Salle, so maybe we can give them a pass. The Flames are 3-0 at home so far this year.
4. Glenn Braica is in his 5th season as the Terrier’s head coach.
Braica is 61-67 at St Francis. He was an assistant at St John’s prior to taking over the Terrier program.
5. Jalen Cannon leads the team in scoring and rebounding.
The 6’6″ forward is averaging 12.7 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.
6. St Francis went 18-14 overall last season.
They finished 9-7 in the NEC, and lost in the first round of the conference tournament.
7. The Flames are 0-2 all-time against the Terriers.
The only 2 meetings came during the 1990-91 season.
