The Raven Men's Basketball team hosts rival Baker University tonight as each program looks to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Match Up: Benedictine (9-7, 3-2 Heart) vs. Baker (8-5, 2-3 Heart) | 7:30 p.m. Saturday | Dugan Jones Court - Ralph Nolan Gymnasium
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FULL GAME NOTES
TIP OFF: Benedictine returns home looking to snap a three-game losing streak as the host Baker University for the 53rd time in Heart play. ... The Ravens hold an overall series lead in Heart play over the Wildcats of 30-22 and are 13-7 in their last 20 meetings with Baker. ... Benedictine won both meetings with Baker last season – 73-71 win at home and a 66-64 win in Baldwin City.
ABOUT BENEDICTINE: Benedictine is 2-2 at home this season and 1-0 in Heart play on Dugan Jones Court. Their last win at home came in their Heart opener against Peru State College back on Dec. 9. ... The Ravens are 1-4 since the end of the first semester and are averaging 74.2 ppg over that stretch, just under four points below their average. Benedictine is averaging 15.8 turnovers per game over the five-game stretch which has led to an average of 12.2 ppg.
ABOUT BAKER: Like Benedictine, Baker enters play on a three-game losing streak with their last win coming SAGU-American Indian in the Cactus Classic in Glendale, Ariz., back on Dec. 17. ... The Wildcats have lost five of their last six heading into their first meeting with the Ravens after opening the season with a seven-game winning streak. ... Their two Heart wins were against Avila and Culver-Stockton, with three straight losses to Mount Mercy, CMU and Missouri Valley.
TWEET THIS – Notes on today's match up in less than 280 characters: Under Ryan Moody, the Ravens have never lost more than three games in a row. They have lost three straight twice in 16-17, 15-16 and 11-12. ... Through 16 games, the Ravens have 252 assists. Their highest total through 16 game under Coach Moody before now was 220 during the 2015-16 season. ... The Ravens best record through 16 games under Coach Moody is 13-3 during the 2014-15 season. Their current 9-7 mark matches his first-season through 16 games. ... Benedictine is averaging 77.8 ppg through 16 games. If they keep that pace, they will set a new high under Coach Moody. Current season-high is 73.5 ppg last year. ... Kevin Metoyer ranks 12th in #NAIADIMBB in assists per game (4.9). He has a total of 73 assists this season. He ranks second in #HeartMBB in both categories. ... Baker leads #NAIADIMBB in 3-point offense (44.2). They lead #HeartMBB in 3-point offense and 3-point defense (40.2). ... The Wildcats have made 102 3-pointers this season for a total of 306 points. They are averaging 32.2 percent of their total scoring output from beyond the arc. ... Clae Martin leads the Wildcats in 3-point shooting. He is ranked 7th in #NAIADIMBB (52.9) with 37 3-pointers for 7th in #HeartMBB ... (Please note, Baker stats are based off available stats synced through Dakstats.)
UP NEXT: The Ravens remain at home on Saturday for a 4 p.m. game against Missouri Valley College. The Ravens split their two games with Valley last season, snapping a five-game losing streak to the Vikings.
