TOWSON, Md. – With dreams of glory in their hearts, the Towson University men's basketball team opens its 2018-19 season on the road against Virginia.
 
The names, faces and numbers will be different. Playing with the passion of an underdog, the style of play that has made Towson a gritty, feisty and winning program will never change. The Tigers will attack opponents with tenacious defenders. They will also be relentless rebounders and play with a youthful fervor that will get fans excited.
 
As Towson prepares for another exciting year, here's a look at a few numbers to know.
 
4.3 blocks per game that Towson averaged last season, which led the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). It's the third time in the last five years that Towson has led the conference in blocked shots.
 
6 number of neutral site games this season for the Tigers including three in the Bahamas, two in Atlantic City and one in Baltimore's Royal Farms Arena.
 
41.8 shooting percentage of Towson's opponents over the last four seasons.
 
57 career 3-pointers for Jordan McNeil.
 
60.4 career shooting percentage for Nakye Sanders during his two years at Duquesne.
 
71 blocked shots that Dennis Tunstall and Alex Thomas combined for last season, which was 51 percent of the Tigers' total.
 
72.9 winning percentage at SECU Arena. Since it opened in 2013, the Tigers have won 54 home games. They have won at least nine home games in four of the five seasons inside of SECU Arena. Towson's home opener is on Sunday, Nov. 11 against Wesley at 4:30 p.m.
 
76.4 points per game averaged by the Tigers last season.
 
76.5 Tunstall's career field goal percentage. He is 65 for 85 shooting for career.
 
311 career rebounds for Thomas.

922 miles to the Bahamas. Towson's longest road trip this season by mileage. Last year's trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland covered 3,333 miles.
 
There's still time to purchase season tickets and be part of the rocking SECU Arena atmosphere during the year.