Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Stonehill looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 35-29 lead against Chicago State.
If Stonehill keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 11-10 in no time. On the other hand, Chicago State will have to make due with a 2-19 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who's Playing
Chicago State Cougars @ Stonehill Skyhawks
Current Records: Chicago State 2-18, Stonehill 10-10
How To Watch
- When: Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Merkert Gymnasium -- Easton, Massachusetts
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- Ticket Cost: $25.00
What to Know
Chicago State has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Stonehill Skyhawks will face off in a Northeast battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Merkert Gymnasium. The Cougars are expected to lose this one by 9.5 points, so we'll see if that gives them a bit of motivation.
Chicago State is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 88 points on Saturday, they were much more limited against FDU on Monday. They took a 58-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knights.
Meanwhile, the point spread may have favored Stonehill last Monday, but the final result did not. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 73-72 to Le Moyne. The Skyhawks have struggled against the Dolphins recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Chicago State's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Stonehill, their loss dropped their record down to 10-10.
Chicago State ended up a good deal behind Stonehill when the teams last played two weeks ago, losing 68-52. Can Chicago State avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
Odds
Stonehill is a big 9.5-point favorite against Chicago State, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 132.5 points.
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Series History
Stonehill won the only game these two teams have played in the last 0 years.
- Jan 12, 2025 - Stonehill 68 vs. Chicago State 52