Bryant returns home, hosts CCSU Thursday night

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's basketball team returns to the Chace Athletic Center Thursday night, hosting Central Connecticut. Tip is set for 7:05 p.m. 

All students that attend Thursday's game will be entered for a chance at $10,000 half-court shot at Saturday's game.    

The Particulars
Opponent: Central Connecticut
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Thursday, Feb. 17 - 7:05 PM EST 
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Live Stats: Sidearm
Video: NECFrontRow
Game Notes: Bryant | CCSU
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THE SERIES
Bryant and Central Connecticut are meeting for the second time this season. The Bulldogs won the first meeting, 80-76, and own a 15-11 lead in the Division I series. Bryant is 10-4 at home against the Blue Devils.               

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW

1. Bryant is now 12-2 in NEC play following Saturday's 99-88 loss at LIU. The loss snapped Bryant's DI program record nine-game winning streak.   
2. Peter Kiss enters the week as the nation's leading scorer with 23.9 points per game. Kiss has scored 30+ points in three-straight games and has 25+ points in nine of his last 10. His six 30-point games are the most in the conference.
3. Charles Pride is second on the team in scoring with 17.8 ppg. He ranks third in the NEC in scoring and first in rebounds with 8.4.   
4. Kiss and Pride are the nation's highest-scoring duo, averaging 41.7 ppg.    
5. Pride joined Alex Francis as the only players in DI program history to record 900+ points and 500+ rebounds in a career. Pride enters the week with 965 points and 500 rebounds.  
6. BONUS Adham Eleeda continues to be the league's premier three-point threat. He hit four 3s on Saturday and his 74 on the year rank seventh in a single season in DI program history.           

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