MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- Barry University has a big test on the road Wednesday night when the Buccaneers meet Embry-Riddle at the ICI Center in Daytona Beach.
Wednesday's game tips off at 7:30 p.m., and can be seen on the
Eagles Network.
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The Eagles (15-9) have won their past three. Embry-Riddle also knocked off nationally-ranked Eckerd earlier this year. So Barry (19-5) is aware that this game is nothing to downplay. Especially not before hosting Eckerd for the Sunshine State Conference regular season title 4 p.m. Saturday.
The last time Barry and Embry-Riddle met, the two teams combined for 220 points, with the Bucs winning in Miami Shores. ERAU's Ognjen Miljkovic leads the team in scoring (17.0) and rebounding (7.2). Dalton Barnes is scoring 15.6 points and pulling down 5.8 rebounds. Reed Ridder (13.4), Dillon Graham (10.5) and Daniel Kiesling (10.4) are also averaging in double figures.
The Eagles shoot 78.5 percent from the free throw line.
Barry ranks second in the nation in assists (21.0) behind West Liberty (21.3). The Bucs have had 30 or more assists in four games.
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SSC TICKETS: Secure your Sunshine State Conference Tournament tickets by calling 305-899-4823. Barry will host a first round game Wednesday, March 2.
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