Merrimack defeated Central Connecticut by a score of 71-68 in a game played at Merrimack on February 3, 2024. Merrimack had an offensive rating of 108.3 compared to an offensive rating of 103.7 for Central Connecticut. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 65.6, which is 7% slower than the NCAA average.
Merrimack's offensive rating in this game was 7% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 2% worse than average. The pace of the game was 5% slower than the adjusted season average for Merrimack. Meanwhile, Central Connecticut's offensive rating in this game was 3% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 7% worse than average. The pace of the game was 5% slower than the adjusted season average for Central Connecticut.
Currently, Merrimack is ranked #217 with their offense ranked #332 and defense ranked #80 while Central Connecticut is ranked #293 with an offense ranked #266 and a defense ranked #305. Merrimack is currently 18-12 while Central Connecticut is 17-11. Merrimack has a strength of schedule ranked #354 while Central Connecticut's schedule is ranked #361.