Central Connecticut defeated Merrimack by a score of 75-70 in a game played at Central Connecticut on January 15, 2024. Central Connecticut had an offensive rating of 100.2 compared to an offensive rating of 93.5 for Merrimack. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 74.8, which is 7% faster than the NCAA average.
Central Connecticut's offensive rating in this game was 1% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 8% better than average. The pace of the game was 8% faster than the adjusted season average for Central Connecticut. Meanwhile, Merrimack's offensive rating in this game was 8% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 1% better than average. The pace of the game was 8% faster than the adjusted season average for Merrimack.
Currently, Central Connecticut is ranked #293 with their offense ranked #266 and defense ranked #305 while Merrimack is ranked #217 with an offense ranked #332 and a defense ranked #80. Central Connecticut is currently 17-11 while Merrimack is 18-12. Central Connecticut has a strength of schedule ranked #361 while Merrimack's schedule is ranked #354.