Sacred Heart University's men's basketball team suffered a narrow defeat against Dartmouth, losing 81-76 in Hanover, N.H. Anquan Hill made a strong debut for the Pioneers, leading the team with 20 points. Despite an early lead, the Pioneers couldn't sustain their momentum as Dartmouth capitalized on several scoring runs throughout the game. Sacred Heart now holds a record of 0-3, while Dartmouth remains unbeaten at 2-0.

By the Numbers
  • Anquan Hill scored 20 points, shooting 8-for-10 from the field and 4-for-5 from three-point range.
  • Sacred Heart trailed by 10 points at halftime, with a score of 42-32.
Yes, But

Though Sacred Heart showed periods of strong play, including early scoring runs, they struggled to maintain consistency against Dartmouth's defense, which might highlight issues in closing out games.

State of Play
  • The Pioneers are looking for their first win after starting the season 0-3.
  • Next up for Sacred Heart is a three-game tournament at Brown, beginning with Holy Cross.
What's Next

Sacred Heart will aim to turn their season around in the upcoming tournament, with an initial match against Holy Cross on November 15.

Bottom Line

To succeed going forward, Sacred Heart needs to build on their early-game strengths and develop a more consistent performance throughout the entirety of the game.