TOWSON, Md. – Towson remains home where it will host William & Mary Saturday afternoon in its Annual Autism Awareness game that will be televised live by Comcast Sportsnet.
While every televised game is meaningful, this contest is special because of Towson head coach
Pat Skerry's personal battle with autism. His seven-year-old son Owen is on the autism spectrum and Skerry has been one of the national leaders in getting attention and support for autism.
| When: |
Saturday, February 4, 2017 |
| Where |
SECU Arena -- Towson, Md. |
| Time: |
4 p.m. |
| Records: |
Towson (14-10, 6-5); William & Mary (13-9, 7-4)) |
| Radio: |
CBS Sports Radio 1300 AM |
| Series History: |
William & Mary leads 17-15 (Towson W2) |
| Last Meeting: |
Towson defeated W&M, 99-82 on Feb. 13 in SECU Arena |
| Social Media Updates: |
@Towson_MBB |
Coaches Powering Forward
This year, coaches from around the country will be raising money for autism through Coaches Powering Forward for Autism benefiting Autism Speaks. Coaches will also be wearing the blue puzzle piece pin on their suit jackets during the games this weekend.
Blue Uniforms
With the support from Under Armour, Towson will wear light blue uniforms against W&M in support of autism. The team will also be wearing blue shoes. The blue uniforms will be the fifth different uniform worn by Towson this season. They have already worn white, black, gray, and gold uniforms. Each game-worn jersey will be for sale through the Towson athletics web site and will be available for purchase at $150 per jersey. Please be aware that specific jersey numbers can not be requested. Proceeds from the jersey sales will benefit Pathfinders for Autism.
About Autism
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder in our society. According to the Autism Speaks website, one in every 68 children (one in every 42 boys) is diagnosed on the autism spectrum. ASD affects over 3 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. Moreover, government autism statistics suggest that prevalence rates have increased 10 to 17 percent annually in recent years.
Towson-W&M Series Notes
This the first of two meetings in a three-week span between TU-W&M … The Tigers swept the season series last year, winning 99-82 at SECU Arena and 76-69 in Williamsburg … Towson has won six of its last seven games … Towson has won six straight home games and are 8-3 overall at SECU Arena … William & Mary has won four consecutive games by an average of 22.5 points per game … The Tribe are 2-9 on the road … Towson has swept the season series in two of the last three years.
A Look At William & Mary
The Tribe concluded a perfect 4-0 homestand by drubbing Northeastern, 94-69, Thursday night. The Tribe have won their last four games by an average of 22.4 points. W&M has won five of its last six games. The Tribe are averaging 95 points per game and shooting 60.1 percent from the field in their last four games. In the win over Northeastern, senior Daniel Dixon led the Tribe for the third time in the last four games with 28 points, a team-high seven rebounds and four assists compared to zero turnovers. He was 10-of-16 from the field, including 5-of-7 from 3-point range. Junior Greg Malinowski added 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting. The big man pairing of junior Jack Whitman and freshman Nathan Knight each scored in double figures, finishing with 11 and 10 points, respectively. The Tribe are second in the CAA in scoring offense (81.7 ppg.).
Last Meeting Against William & Mary
Mike Morsell scored a SECU Arena record and career high 34 points to lead Towson to a 99-82 victory on Feb. 13, 2016. William Adala Moto had 14 points and
Eddie Keith II added 10 points for the Tigers. Omar Prewitt scored 20 points to lead the Tribe.
Last Time Out
Towson outlasted Drexel, 104-103, in double overtime on Thursday.
Mike Morsell scored a season-high 32 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field. He also made five 3-pointers. William Adala Moto (21 points, 11 rebounds) and
John Davis (19 points, 17 rebounds) each finished with a double-double.
Leftover Drexel Notes
The 17 rebounds by Davis was tied for the ninth best single performance in program history. The school record for rebounds in a single game is 30. Towson also topped the 100-point mark for the first time since it scored 101 against Delaware last season.
Working Overtime
Towson has won four consecutive overtime games. The game against Drexel was Towson's first double overtime game since it beat William & Mary at home, 99-86, on Jan. 9, 2013. Towson's last two home games have gone into overtime: Charleston on Jan. 26 (83-77 W) and Drexel on Feb. 2 (104-103 W). The last time Towson played consecutive home overtime games was during the 2007-08 season. The Tigers beat Niagara 79-72 (Dec. 9, 2007) and lost to Lafayette 76-69 (Dec. 19, 2007). The last time Towson played consecutive double overtime games was on Jan. 3, 2007 (lost to VCU 84-80) and Jan. 6, 2007 (lost to Georgia State 87-81). According to records dating back to 1958, Towson has never played three consecutive overtime games.
Home Sweet Home
Towson will play four of its next five games at home. The Tigers will host William & Mary (Feb. 4), Hofstra (Feb. 9), Elon (Feb. 16) and James Madison (Feb. 18). Towson has won six straight home games and are 8-3 overall this season. Towson is averaging 80 points during its six-game home court winning streak. The Tigers have hit for at least 80 points at least four times during the home winning streak.
20-20 Vision
Against George Mason, Boston College, and Drexel
Arnaud William Adala Moto and
Mike Morsell scored 20 or more points in the same game. Adala Moto scored 22 and Morsell added 21 against GMU. Morsell had 22 and Adala Moto had 20 against BC. Morsell scored 32 against Drexel and Adala Moto finished with 21 points.
Doubling Their Pleasure
Against Morgan State, Arnuad William Adala Moto (19 points, 13 rebounds) and
John Davis (10 & 10) each finished with a double-double. Adala Moto (21 points, 11 rebounds) and Davis (19 & 17) had double-doubles against Drexel.
SECU Success
Towson is 41-16 all-time at SECU Arena.
900 Ways To Score...Choose One
Towson has three players that have scored at least 900 points: Arnuad William Adala Moto (1,165),
John Davis (1,081) and
Mike Morsell (964).
Up Next
Towson concludes its three-game home stand when it hosts Hofstra on Thursday, Feb. 9. Tip-time is at 7 p.m.
