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Alex Gavrilovic had a career-best 17 points against Temple.

Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Returns From Break to Host La Salle

WhenSaturday, December 20, 2014
Time7 p.m.
WhereSECU Arena
RadioCBS Sports Radio 1300
SeriesLa Salle leads 2-1
Last MeetingLa Salle 89, @ Towson 51 (12/7/11)

Story Lines
Towson looks to put an end to a two-game losing streak as they welcome LaSalle to SECU Arena.

The Tigers will be playingn their first game in 10 days due to finals.  

Towson is trying to avoid it's first three-game losing streak since the 2012-13 season.

The two teams are meeting for just the fourth time, and the first since 2011.  LaSalle holds a 2-1 advantage in the series, winning the only other meeting in Towson in 2011.

Sophomore John Davis leads the CAA in rebounding (9.7 rpg) and double-doubles (6).  Davis has recorded a double-double in three-straight games.

The Tigers pulled down 24 offensive rebounds against Temple.  It tied for the third-most offensive boards in the last decade.  

The duo of Four McGlynn and Alex Gavrilovic combined to go 7of-9 from beyond the arc against Temple.  McGlynn connected on 4-of-6, while Gavrilovic hit all three attempts.

Tonight's Game
Towson returns to the friendly confines of SECU Arena as it plays host to LaSalle.  Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.

On the Air
Saturday's game can be heard live on CBS Sports Radio 1300.  Spiro Morekas will provide the play-by-play, while Jerry Bembry will provide the analysis.

2015 Charleston Classic
Towson has been selected to participate in the 2015 Gildan Charleston Classic on Nov. 19-22, 2015.  Other teams in the tournament include Bradley, George Mason, Long Beach State, Mississippi, Oklahoma State, Seton Hall and Virginia.

Home Sweet Home
Towson has felt right at home in SECU Arena since it opened in 2013.  The Tigers are 17-1 in the building, including 2-0 this season.

vs. La Salle
The two teams are meeting for the fourth time on the hardwood.  LaSalle holds a 2-1 advantage in the series, including an 89-51 victory in the last meeting in 2011.

vs. the Atlantic 10
The Tigers are 14-70 all-time against current members of the Atlantic 10 Conference.  The list includes 61 games against former CAA opponents George Mason and VCU.

Offensive Rebounds
The Tigers have hit the offensive glass during the Pat Skerry era.  Since the 2005-06 season, Towson has pulled down at least 20 offensive rebounds in a game 17 times.  12 of those 17 times have come since Skerry took over at the start of the 2011 season.
OREB    Opponent    Date
28     vs. James Madison     2-11-12
25     vs. UMBC     12-10-11
24     vs. Temple    12-10-14
24     vs. George Mason     1-23-13
24     vs. Delaware     3-2-12
23     at George Mason     1-21-12
23     vs. Belmont     11-19-11
22     vs. Goucher    11-26-14
22     vs. Temple     11-14-13
22     vs. Old Dominion     1-30-13
22     at Niagara     11-16-08
22     vs. Northeastern     2-25-06
21     vs. Central Penn     2013
21     vs. Delaware     2-17-14
21     vs. Penn State     11-29-08
20     at Hofstra     1-6-10
20     vs. Drexel     1-31-09

Gavrilovic Shooting Touch
Senior Alex Gavrilovic had a career shooting day against Temple as he scored a career-high 17 points.  He hit all three of his three-point attempts and was 6-for-6 from the foul line.

Getting to the Line
The Tigers have lived at the free-throw line through the early part of the season.  Towson is currently 10th in the NCAA in free-throw attempts (270) and tied for 10th in free-throws made (187).  The Tigers have made three more free throws than their opponents have attempted.

Mr. Double-Double
Forward John Davis has been Mr. Double-Double this season as the sophomore has recorded a CAA-best six double-doubles this season.  Davis is getting stronger as the season goes, having four double-doubles in his last five games.

Up Next
The Tigers make the short trip to face Navy Dec. 22.  Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

John Davis

#10 John Davis

F
6' 5"
Sophomore
Four McGlynn

#4 Four McGlynn

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6' 2"
Junior
Alex Gavrilovic

#11 Alex Gavrilovic

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6' 9"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

John Davis

#10 John Davis

6' 5"
Sophomore
F
Four McGlynn

#4 Four McGlynn

6' 2"
Junior
G
Alex Gavrilovic

#11 Alex Gavrilovic

6' 9"
Graduate Student
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