TOWSON, Md. –The Towson University men's basketball team received a nice post-practice treat as it prepared to begin a three-game homestand against Northeastern in a key Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) contest.
The Tigers unveiled their special blue uniforms they will wear during the game against the Huskies. The players were delighted to see the light blue jerseys with the black Towson letters and black numbers outlined in white. The numbers and school name were stitched onto the uniforms. There was also a colorful ribbon with puzzle pieces in various colors on the left chest.
The uniforms were designed by Under Armour and also feature a black and white stripe on the left side of the jersey. The team will also be wearing blue shoes and special white socks with the autism ribbon on them. The blue uniforms will be the fifth different uniform worn by Towson this season. They have already worn white, black, gray, and gold uniforms.
This game is special and personal for Skerry, who's 8 year-old son Owen is on the autism spectrum.
| When: |
Saturday, February 10, 2018 |
| Where |
SECU Arena -- Towson, Md. |
| Time: |
2 p.m. |
| Records: |
Towson (17-9, 7-6 CAA); Northeastern (16-9, 9-4) |
| Television: |
Internet on College Sports Live's CAA Game of the Week |
| Radio: |
CBS Sports Radio 1300 AM with Spiro Morakes |
| Series History: |
Northeastern leads 21-15 |
| Social Media Updates: |
@Towson_MBB |
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. The movement was started by Towson head coach
Pat Skerry and USF assistant coach Tom Herrion.
About Autism
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder in our society. According to the Autism Speaks website, one in every 68 children (one in every 42 boys) is diagnosed on the autism spectrum. ASD affects over 3 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. Moreover, government autism statistics suggest that prevalence rates have increased 10 to 17 percent annually in recent years.
Last Time Out For Towson
Mike Morsell scored 31 points and
Zane Martin added 25 points as Towson rallied from an 18-point second half deficit to defeat Drexel, 94-92, in overtime.
Eddie Keith II added 19 points for the Tigers. The combination of Keith II, Morsell, and Martin scored Towson's final 49 points. Towson ended its three-game road trip with a 2-1 record. Keith II had eight rebounds while
Justin Gorham and
Dennis Tunstall contributed seven rebounds each. Towson held Drexel to one basket over the final 8:23 of regulation and overtime.
A Look At Northeastern
In a game that came down to the final possession, Northeastern came away with a 70-67 victory at Delaware on Thursday night. The Huskies were led by Vasa Pusica who finished with 27 points, for his 10th 20-point effort of the season. Donnell Gresham came up big in the clutch for the Huskies finishing with 17 points including a 3-of-4 effort from beyond the arc while Anthony Green added nine points and five rebounds and Bolden Brace had eight points, and a clutch three down the stretch. Pusica leads Northeastern with a 16.9 point per game average. He also leads the Huskies in assists with five.
Last Meeting Against Northeastern
Arnaud William Adala Moto started strong and
Zane Martin finished with a flourish to help Towson deliver a punishing payback in the form of an 82-54 victory over Northeastern in a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) quarterfinal game at the North Charleston Coliseum on Sat., Mar. 3, 2017. Martin led the Tigers with 17 points. Adala Moto and
Brian Starr added 12 points for the Tigers.
Jordan McNeil finished with 10 points. Bolden Brace had 10 points for Northeastern.
Marvelous Martin
Martin was named to the Lou Henson Award Mid-Season Watch List. Martin leads Towson in scoring with a 20.0 point per game average, which is fourth in the conference. He's had 15 20-point outings and has hit double figures in 20 consecutive games. Martin scored a career best and SECU Arena record-tying 35 points in a 96-82 overtime win over William & Mary on Jan. 25. Nationally, Martin is 20th in field goals made (185), 22nd in total points (519) and field goal attempts (389) and 44th in points per game (20.0).
Morsell Heating Up
Very quietly, Morsell has scored in double figures in eight straight games for the Tigers. He is the ninth all-time leading scorer in Towson history with 1,441 points. During Towson's recently completed three-game road trip, Morsell averaged 23 points per outing while making 50.4 percent of his shots (27-for-53).
Up Next
Towson continues its homestand when it hosts Delaware on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.
