MOUNT ST. MARY'S (4-3, 3-1 NEC) vs. CENTRAL CONNECTICUT (2-2, 2-2 NEC)
Saturday, January 23^rd, 2:00 p.m. | Sunday, January 24^th, 2:00 p.m.  
Emmitsburg, Md. | Knott Arena 
 
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EMMITSBURG, Md. (January 22, 2021) – The Northeast Conference's (NEC) two most outstanding offensives meet this weekend for two games at Knott Arena, as Mount St. Mary's hosts Central Connecticut.  
 
CCSU comes to Emmitsburg averaging 73.8 points to lead the conference. The Mount is right on their heels with an average of 72.3 points. Both teams are even in field-goal percentage, with the Mountaineers holding a slight .433 to .430 edge.
 
THE ALL-TIME SERIES
 
Mount St. Mary's leads Central Connecticut in the all-time series, 30-12, dating back to 1998. The Mount gained the upper hand early on, by winning four of the first five games.
 
Coming into the weekend, the Mountaineers are looking to extend their longest win streak against an NEC opponent. They have defeated the Blue Devils six consecutive times, dating back to 2017. In the sides' last meeting just over a year ago, Mount prevailed 72-64.
 
MOUNTAINEER REPORT
 
With last Tuesday's calling off of a game with Saint Francis U, the Mount has had more cancelations and postponements – eight – than games played – seven.
 
The Mount's most recent game was January 15^th, a loss to Sacred Heart. They split the series with the Pioneers to enter the weekend 3-1 in the NEC, and tied for second place in the league.
 
CONTEMPLATING CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
 
Standing fourth in the NEC, the Blue Devils are looking to get out of last place, where they finished a year ago with a record of 4-25. A trio of athletes spearhead their success, led by Emma McCamus who averages 16.8 points per game. Ashley Berube leads CCSU with 9.3 rebounds a game, and Ashley Forker leads with 5.2 assists. All three statistical marks rank second in the NEC.
 
LOOKING AHEAD
 
Mount St. Mary's will remain at home for games with Fairleigh Dickinson January 28^th and 29^th. The games were originally scheduled for February 18^th and 19^th, but were advanced because of opened gaps in both teams' schedules.
 
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