Indianapolis, IN – For the second consecutive week the SUNY Canton men's basketball team continues to lead NCAA Division III in both scoring defense and field goal percentage defense, while they are just one of 16 teams nationally in D-III to remain unbeaten at 8-0.
The Roos are allowing just 56.5 points per game which ranks first nationally, slightly ahead of Christopher Newport University (57.0) and Oswego State (57.4). Meanwhile, SUNY Canton is allowing opponents to shoot just 32.6 percent from the field, which is also first out of 413 teams. Trinity College (34.4) and WPI (35.2) rank second and third, respectively.
SUNY Canton is also in the top 25 in a number of categories including blocked shots per game (6th – 6.4), total blocks (6th – 51), defensive rebounds per game (6th – 33.13), scoring margin (9th – 17.6), three-point field goal percentage defense (10th – 24.4), steals per game (16th – 10.8), total rebounds per game (25th – 44.50) and total steals (25th – 86).
| Statistic | National Ranking | Number |
| Scoring Defense | 1st | 56.5 |
| FG Percentage Defense | 1st | 32.6 |
| Total Blocks | 6th | 51 |
| Blocks Per Game | 6th | 6.4 |
| Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 6th | 33.13 |
| Scoring Margin | 9th | +17.6 |
| 3 PT FG Percentage Defense | 10th | 24.4 % |
| Steals Per Game | 16th | 10.8 |
| Total Rebounds Per Game | 25th | 44.50 |
| Total Steals | 25th | 86 |
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