Preview: Merrimack set for two home games this weekend

Merrimack opens a two-game home weekend tonight at Lawler Arena against Niagara. On Saturday afternoon, the Warriors will host Canisius at Hammel Court.

The Warriors enter this weekend 9-2 in the MAAC, tied for second place with Quinnipiac and half a game behind Marist (9-1). Those teams are well ahead of the rest of the pack, with Mount St. Mary’s and Iona tied for fourth at 6-5.

Merrimack vs. Niagara

When: Thursday, 7 p.m.
Where: North Andover, Mass.
Venue: Lawler Arena
Watch: ESPN+

Merrimack vs. Canisius

When: Saturday, 3 p.m.
Where: North Andover, Mass.
Venue: Hammel Court
Watch: ESPN+

Inside the Numbers

Game Notes

— The Warriors are 1-0 against both opponents. Merrimack faced Niagara and Canisius for the first time in December (it was their first MAAC games). The Warriors beat Niagara 80-62 and beat Canisius 60-52.

— Budd Clark continues to be ranked in the Top 20 of several individual categories, including:

• No. 10 in Minutes Percentage (91.6%)

• No. 3 in Possession Percentage (36.0%)

• No. 19 in Shots Percentage (33.7%)

• No. 3 in Assist Rate (43.5)

— KenPom has the Warriors as a 9-point favorite over Niagara and a 15-point favorite over Canisius.