Matchup Overview
On Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. EST, the Merrimack Warriors are set to clash with the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as part of the MAAC Tournament.
Team Records
Merrimack enters this matchup with a strong performance in the MAAC, achieving a 15-5 record, while their overall season record stands at 18-11, marked by a 3-6 record in non-conference games. The Warriors excel at rebounding, ranking second in the conference with an average of 34.9 rebounds per game, notably driven by Madison Roman, who contributes 10.8 boards.
The Mountaineers, meanwhile, have an 11-9 record against MAAC opponents this season and come in third in terms of rebounding, with an average of 33.5 rebounds. This effort is led by Amber Bullard, who averages 5.9 rebounds per game. Mount St. Mary’s scoring average rests at 62.4 points, while they allow their opponents to score 68.3 points per game, which is above the Warriors’ offensive output.
Previous Meeting
In the previous meeting between these two teams, Merrimack triumphed with a score of 81-68 on January 24, a game where Molly Manion scored an impressive 27 points. For Mount St. Mary’s, Bullard was the standout player with 10 points.
Player Performances
Looking at player performances, Roman has been particularly noteworthy for the Warriors, averaging 13.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.5 steals. Lydia Melaschenko has been effective as well, sinking an average of 2.3 three-pointers over the last ten games. On the other side, Alana Powell for the Mountaineers is currently averaging 12.4 points and making 1.8 steals per game.
Recent Performance
Over the last ten games, Merrimack has performed exceptionally well, winning 8 out of 10, averaging 69.8 points per game with a field goal shooting rate of 43.7%. In contrast, Mount St. Mary’s, with a record of 6-4 during the same span, has averaged 63.2 points and shot 40.5% from the field.
Conclusion
The stage is set for a competitive matchup in the tournament as both teams eye a path forward with strong finishes to their seasons.
