
Stonehill

New Haven
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Preview: Stonehill Skyhawks at New Haven Chargers WEST HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) ā Two menās NCAA Division I teams looking to build momentum late in the season will meet Thursday when the New Haven Chargers host the Stonehill Skyhawks in a Northeast Conference matchup at Charger Gymnasium. New Haven (11-15) enters on the heels of a 55-52 home victory over Long Island on Feb. 14, a defensive win that snapped a three-game skid. The Chargers have struggled for consistency but hold a 7-6 record at home this season. Stonehill (8-18) seeks to end a four-game losing streak, most recently a 68-57 home loss to Wagner on Feb. 14. The Skyhawks have found wins elusive on the road, posting a 3-11 record away from home. The Chargers won the first meeting this season, 70-55, at Stonehill on Jan. 2. A key matchup will feature the teamsā leading scorers. New Haven is paced by guard Jabri Fitzpatrick, who is averaging 18.3 points over his last three games. He scored 19 points in the win over Long Island. For Stonehill, forward Chas Stinson has been a bright spot, scoring in double figures in five of his last eight contests. He led the Skyhawks with 18 points in the loss to Wagner. Both teams have faced similar league opponents in recent weeks with mixed results. New Havenās victory over Long Island contrasts with Stonehillās 61-54 loss at Long Island on Feb. 7. Each team has a win over Fairleigh Dickinson this season. The game could hinge on which team controls the tempo. New Haven allows an average of 67.5 points per game at home, while Stonehill averages 62.2 points on the road. Following this contest, New Haven travels to face Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday. Stonehill returns home to host Le Moyne on Saturday.