Sacred Heart has the advantage of playing yesterday, knocking off the Gaels. Merrimack has one of the best defenses in this conference due to that extended two-three zone that’s difficult to prepare for. The Warriors have won and covered three straight against Sacred Heart but the way these mid-major conference tournaments have bene going, the Pioneer are in a good position to stay within the number with being finally fully healthy and playing some of their better ball of the season.