GAME DAY PROMOTION
The first 175 fans attending Saturday's games will receive Whopper coupons courtesy of Burger King. Fans can also receive 15 points toward
Roongo's Rewards presented by the PFCU by scanning the QR code located in the game program.
TWEETABLES (Huskies facts in 140 characters or less)
-The Huskies look to remain perfect at Nelson Field House, owning a 4-0 record at home.
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Alssene Saintilus (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown) is averaging 17.0 points per game in four starts since joining the starting lineup.
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Charles Haigler (Charles Town, WV/Hargrave Military Academy) had a season-high 11 points at Mercyhurst. He scored in double figures nine times last year.
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Andrew Morgan (New Brunswick, NJ/St. Joseph's) matched his BU career-high with 9 points at Edinboro. He's averaging 21.3 minutes the last 3 games.
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Lorenzo Christmas (Norristown/Norristown) has been in starting lineup in his past 34 games played.
DE-FENSE
The Huskies are allowing opponents an average of 66.2 points per game this season, a total which ranks sixth in the PSAC. Gannon is limiting its opposition to 60.7 ppg, behind only IUP's 57.1.
HOME COOKING
Bloomsburg is perfect at home this year (4-0) and a big reason for it is strong shooting from the floor. The Huskies are shooting 50 percent from the field (94-188) during the team's four home games and averaging 80.8 points per game.
HOME SWEET HOME
Bloomsburg has played its last three games on the road – its longest road trip of the season. The Huskies play back-to-back road contests just once more – Jan. 25 at Kutztown and Jan. 29 at Millersville.
PLAYER RANKINGS
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Dontahe Jordan (Williamsport/Williamsport) ranks eighth in the PSAC in scoring (18.0 ppg).
-Jordan is also first in steals (2.8 spg).
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Jon Riles (Philadelphia/Academy of the New Church) stands sixth in free throw percentage among all conference players at 85.2% (23-27) and 14th in the PSAC in assists (3.2 apg).
PROTECT THE ROCK
The Huskies committed a season-low nine turnovers Wednesday at Mercyhurst. It represented the fewest turnovers in a game by BU since committing only eight vs. Kutztown on Feb. 23, 2013.
UP NEXT
The Huskies will not play again in 2013, taking the next week off to enjoy the holidays. Bloomsburg next plays Jan. 3 and 4 at Nelson Field House in another pair of PSAC crossovers, hosting Clarion on Friday afternoon and then conference newcomer Pitt-Johnstown on Saturday. Both games are scheduled for 3 p.m. starts.
SCOUTING GANNON
Gannon completed an undefeated two-game PSAC crossover homestand Wednesday night with a 75-62 victory against Lock Haven. The Golden Knights were led by a career-high 16 points off the bench from Brandon Emmitt and A'Darius Porter recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Golden Knights have played away from their home court in Erie just twice so far - losing at Seton Hill, 56-52, on Nov. 23 and defeating Slippery Rock, 68-61, on Dec. 4.
Defense has been the calling card for the Golden Knights on the young season as they have limited opponents to just 60.7 points per game - a total which ranks second in the PSAC behind only IUP (57.1 ppg allowed). Adam Blazek paces the team in scoring at 15.7 ppg while averaging over 36 minutes per contest. Tee Talley adds 10.9 ppg while Porter leads the team in rebounding at 6.6 rpg.
Following the holiday break, Gannon travels again to East Stroudsburg and West Chester Jan. 3-4.
THE BLOOMSBURG-GANNON SERIES
Gannon leads, 9-0
The Golden Knights have never lost in the series, however, eight of the nine games have been played in Erie at the Hammermill Center. Gannon's only trip to Nelson Field House came during the 2008-09 season.
