TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University men's basketball team hosts Goucher College. The Tigers will be looking to return to the win column after dropping a 67-66 decision to Robert Morris last Saturday.
| When: |
Wednesday, November 30 |
| Where |
SECU Arena -- Towson, Md, |
| Time: |
7 p.m. |
| Records: |
Towson (3-3); Goucher (2-4) |
| Radio: |
CBS Sports Radio 1300 AM |
| Series History: |
Towson leads 1-0 |
| Last Meeting: |
Towson won 97-43 on Nov. 26, 2014 at SECU Arena |
| Social Media Updates: |
@Towson_MBB |
Starting Five
7 rebounds for Eddie Keith against Robert Morris, a career best.
14.3 offensive rebounds per game for Towson, the best in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).
30.7 average points in the paint per game for the Tigers.
34 home victories for Towson since SECU Arena opened in 2012.
50.9 season-high shooting percentage in its win over Stony Brook.
A Look At Goucher
Goucher played Eastern Tuesday night. Prior to that game, Goucher defeated Mount Alysious, 90-72, in the consolation game of the Carnegie Mellon DoubleTree Tournament. Junior Elliott Wiley led four Gophers in double figures with 18 points. He was also named to the all-tournament team.
Chris Outing (18 points 9 rebounds), Tre Galloway (13 points) and Butler were the additional scorers in double figures. Goucher outscored Mount Alysious, 57-31, in the second half. For the season, Wiley leads Goucher in scoring with a 14.2 point per game average. Mondry (11.8 ppg.) and Outing (11.2) also average double digits for Goucher, who are members of the Landmark Conference.
On the Air
Today'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 105.7 the Fan every Wednesday morning around 9 a.m. during the 2016-17 season. Skerry will talk with Rob Long and everything Towson basketball.
A Run To Remember
Trailing Stony Brook, 26-18 with 9:09 remaining, Towson finished the first half on a 32-2 run that featured 30 consecutive points over a span of 8:58. Here's a look inside of the spurt:
-- Six different Tigers scored.
-- Towson made 10-of-12 shots from the field.
-- The Tigers also made eight free throws, a pair of 3-pointers and even had a four-point possession.
-- The Tigers forced six SBU turnovers.
-- SBU missed 10 straight shots.
-- Towson held SBU without a basket for the final 9:45 of the 1st half.
The Best Date
In two straight seasons, sophomore
Jordan McNeil established a career best rebounding total on November 25. In 2015, McNeil grabbed four rebounds against Gallaudet and in 2016, he pulled down five rebounds against Stony Brook.
Dominant Davis
John Davis posted consecutive double-doubles last week against Stony Brook (13 points, 10 rebounds) and Robert Morris (18, 10) for the first time since Jan. 22-24, 2015. For Davis it was his 18th career double-doubles. In four games last week, Davis averaged 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Career Performances
In its win over Stony Brook, Towson had a pair of players reach career-high scoring totals. Sophomore
Alex Thomas scored 12 points and redshirt junior
Deshaun Morman scored 18 points.
Marvelous Morman
In 3 games last week, Morman averaged 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals. He scored a career high 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting against Stony Brook during Towson's 88-63 victory in the Barclays Center Classic. Morman scored 14 points against Robert Morris in a 67-66 setback. For the season, Morman is fifth in the CAA in steals (1.6) and is fourth on the team in scoring (10.0).
Up Next
Towson remains home to host former CAA playmate Old Dominion Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.
