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Men's Basketball Hosts Autism Awareness Game

WhenSaturday, February 7
WhereSECU Arena
Time2 p.m.
TVComcast SportsNet
RadioCBS Sports Radio 1300
Series HistoryJMU leads 28-14
Last MeetingJames Madison 6`, Towson 52 (1/3/15)

Story Lines
Towson returns to SECU Arena for a game against James Madison.  The game is set to tip at 2 p.m. and can be seen live on Comcast SportsNet.

Saturday's game is the Autism Awareness game.  Coaches throughout the country will be wearing blue puzzle piece pins to help raise awareness.

The first 500 students in attendance will receive a $5 conession voucher.

Towson will be wearing special light blue uniforms and shoes in honor of autism awareness.  Special thanks to Under Armour for providing these special uniforms.

Towson and James Madison are meeting for the second time this season.  The two teams met in the conference opener on Jan. 3, with the Dukes winning 61-52.

Towson freshman Mike Morsell, the reigning CAA Rookie of the Week, has scored in double figures in three-straight games.  He had just one double-digit scoring game before being inserted into the starting lineup.  Over the last five games, Morsell is averaging 10.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks per game.

Today's Game
Towson returns to SECU Arena to take on James Madison at 2 p.m.  The game can be seen live on Comcast SportsNet.

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

Skerry on 105.7 The Fan
Towson head coach Pat Skerry can be heard live each Tuesday at 12:25 p.m. on 105.7 The Fan with Rob and Vinny.

CAA Tournament Tickets
The 2015 CAA Men's Basketball Championship will be held March 6-9 at the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Md. Call 1-855-TU-TIGER for your tickets.

CAA Wins Since 2012-13 Season
Since the start of the 2012-13 season, Towson has the second most Colonial Athletic Association victories.  The Tigers are 30-15 over that span.
School    CAA Wins
Delaware    31
Towson    30
Northeastern    29
William & Mary    25
James Madison    24
Drexel    23
UNCW    16
Hofstra    15
Charleston    8
Elon    3

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.

vs. James Madison
The Tigers are 14-28 against the Dukes.  Towson had won three-straight meetings before falling on the road to JMU earlier this season.  The Tigers are 9-10 in games played in Towson.

Earlier vs James Madison
The two teams met Jan. 3 in Harrisonburg, Va.  JMU jumped out to an early held and held off a Tigers run for a 62-52 victory.

Autism Awareness
Saturday's game will be the annual Autism Awareness game.  Autism groups will be on the concourse to help raise awareness of autism.  According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1-in-68 American children are on the autism spectrum.

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 James Madison in support of autism.  The team will also be wearing blue shoes.

Experience
The 2014-15 Tigers are gaining their experience on the fly.  This season, Towson ranks as the 312th most experienced team in NCAA Division I.  The Tigers have six freshman and sophomores averaging at least 15 minutes a game.

Freshman Surge
Towson's freshman have been growing up before your eyes.  The trio of Byron Hawkins, Eddie Keith II and Mike Morsell have continued to receive expanded roles as the season as progressed.  Hawkins and Morsell are currently in the starting lineup, while Keith II is one of the first players off the bench.

Morsell Earns CAA Honor
Freshman Mike Morsell was named the CAA Rookie of the Week after averaging 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks in a pair of wins against College of Charleston and Hofstra.  He had a career-best 15 points and six rebounds in the victory over CofC.

Up Next
The Tigers head back on the road to face Drexel on Feb. 10.  Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. and can be seen live on Comcast SportsNet.
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Players Mentioned

Byron Hawkins

#1 Byron Hawkins

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6' 1"
Freshman
Eddie Keith II

#33 Eddie Keith II

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6' 5"
Freshman
Mike Morsell

#23 Mike Morsell

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6' 5"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Byron Hawkins

#1 Byron Hawkins

6' 1"
Freshman
G
Eddie Keith II

#33 Eddie Keith II

6' 5"
Freshman
F
Mike Morsell

#23 Mike Morsell

6' 5"
Freshman
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