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FAIRFIELD, Conn.- The Sacred Heart University women's basketball team hits the road to Monmouth on Thursday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN3 with Eddy Occhipinti and Dei Lynam on the call. 

OPENING TIP

• Sacred Heart will look to snap a two-game losing streak and earn its first win against Monmouth since 2013 and the first victory under head coach Jessica Mannetti.
• The Pioneers are coming off a 76-68 loss to Army. Nikki Johnson led with 15 points and five assists. Carly Stroemel tallied 14 points while Adrianne Hagood scored 12.
• Four Pioneers are averaging in double-figures in scoring. Sonia Smith leads the way with 14.8 points per game while Carly Stroemel is second with 12.3. Adrianne Hagood and Nikki Johnson are currently shooting 12.0 and 11.3 per game.
• Three Pioneers currently lead in other statistical categories. Stroemel leads the Pioneers with 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. Johnson is averaging 4.8 assists while Tucker is notching 1.5 steals per game.