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Tigers Welcome Gallaudet to SECU Arena

WhenWednesday, November 25
WhereTowson, Maryland (SECU Arena)
Time2 p.m.
VIDEOTowsonSportsNetwork.tv
RadioTowsonTigers.com
SeriesGallaudet leads 12-11
Last MeetingTowson 80,Gallaudet 60

Story Lines
Towson returns to the friendly confines of SECU Arena as they welcome Gallaudet for a 2 p.m. tipoff.

The two teams are meeting for the 24th time with the Bison holding a 12-11 advantage in the all-time series.  The teams have not met since the 1970-71 season and Towson has won 10-straight games in the series.

The Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be in attendance at the game.

Former Miss Deaf American and Miss Deaf Maryland Chanel Gleicher will be signing the National Anthem.

The Tigers went 2-2 last week with victories over Morgan State and Bradley.

Byron Hawkins has become a scoring threat over the past couple of games as he is averaging 26.0 points over the last two games.  He knocked down 7-of-10 three pointers as part of his career-best 28-point performance against Ole Miss.

Towson will play its next five games in the Greater Baltimore area.  The Tigers host Gallaudet (Nov. 25), George Mason (Dec. 2) and Sacred Heart (Dec. 5).  Towson also plays at Coppin State (Nov. 28) and Loyola (Dec. 8).

Today's Game
Towson returns to SECU Arena to take on Gallaudet.  Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.

On the Air
Wednesday's game can be heard live on CBS Sports Radio 1300.  Spiro Morekas will provide the play-by-play.  

Skerry on the Radio
Head Coach Pat Skerry can be heard on 10.5.7 the Fan every Tuesday at 12:25 during the 2015-16 season.  Skerry will talk with Vinny and Rob and everything Towson basketball.

Former Miss Deaf America to Sign National Anthem
Former Miss Deaf America and Miss Deaf Maryland, Chanel Gleicher, will sign the National Anthem prior to Wednesday's game.  Member's of the Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be in attendance.

Day Before Thanksgiving
Towson's game against Gallaudet marks the second-straight season the Tigers will host an opponent the day before Thanksgiving.  Last year, Towson defeated Goucher 97-45 the day before Thanksgiving.

vs. Gallaudet
The Tigers and Bison will be meeting for the 24th time on the hardwood.  GU holds a 12-11 advantage in the series, with the last meeting coming during the 1970-71 season.  After the Tigers won just one time in the first 12 games, Towson has come back to win 10-straight games in the series.

Staying in the Neighborhood
Towson will not be logging many miles over the next few weeks.  Through the rest of the semester, the Tigers will not leave the Greater Baltimore area.  Towson will play home games with Gallaudet (Nov. 25), George Mason (Dec. 2) and Sacred Heart (Dec. 5).  The Tigers will play road games at Coppin State (Nov. 28) and Loyola (Dec. 8).

Hawkins Gets Offensive
Sophomore Byron Hawkins found his shooting touch in Charleston as he averaged 19.0 points over the three games.  He hit 7-of-10 three pointers on his way to a career-high 28 points against Ole Miss, then followed it up with 24 points against Bradley.  For the tournament, Hawkins was 10-of-24 (.417) from beyond the arc and 17-of-37 (.459) from the field.

Lineup Shuffle
Head Coach Pat Skerry shuffled his lineup against Bradley and it paid off with a victory.  John Davis made his first start of the season in place of Arnaud William Adala-Moto.  Davis finished with 14 points and four rebounds.

Getting to the Line
Towson has spent a lot of time at the free throw line over the first five games of the season.  The Tigers have made six more free throws than their opponents have attempted.  Towson is 14th in the country in free throw attempts (128) and 16th in free throws made (90).

Up Next
The Tigers head to Baltimore City to take on Coppin State on Nov. 28.  Tipoff is set for 4 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

John Davis

#10 John Davis

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6' 5"
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Byron Hawkins

#1 Byron Hawkins

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6' 1"
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Players Mentioned

John Davis

#10 John Davis

6' 5"
Junior
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Byron Hawkins

#1 Byron Hawkins

6' 1"
Sophomore
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