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HUSKIES TO HONOR SENIOR CLASS
Prior to Wednesday's game, Bloomsburg will honor its senior class. The Huskies seniors have been a part of 98 wins over the past four years - tying the school record along with the Classes of 2014 and 1992 for the most wins over any four-year period in school history.

Maggie Borski (Philadelphia/Nazareth Academy) is a four-year member of the Huskies. Borski had her playing career cut short last year due to injury after suiting up in 74 games in Maroon and Gold. She was enjoying her best season a year ago prior to injury, starting six of 14 games while averaging 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Borski has remained an important member of the team this season, serving as a student assistant to the coaching staff. Borski is a Political Science / Communication Studies major.

Taylor Maldonado (Stroudsburg/Allentown Central Catholic) came to Bloomsburg prior to this season after spending four years at Florida Southern. She has made an immediate impact, playing a key role in the Huskies fifth straight PSAC East regular season title. Maldonado has seen time in all 25 games, scoring in double figures 15 times and averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game while also leading the team in steals. Maldonado is an Exercise Science major.

Nikki Tamanosky (Camp Hill/Cumberland Valley) is a three-year member of the Huskies and has played a valuable role in the post during her time at Bloomsburg. She saw time in 27 games with four starts a year ago and has played in 24 games this season while averaging 2.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game and often serving as an unsung hero of the Huskies success. Tamanosky is a Sociology major.

Jocelyn Ford (Lansing, NY/Lansing) joined Bloomsburg for the 2012-13 season and has since been a do-it-all player for the Huskies. She was named Second Team All-PSAC East last year, averaging 12 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.8 steals and was key to the Huskies run to the Sweet 16, earning a spot on the 2014 NCAA Atlantic Regional All-Tournament Team after averaging 16.0 points per game in the tournament. She was also a 2014-15 Preseason All-PSAC East selection and has started all 23 games played for the Huskies this season. Ford is a Business Management major.

Marla Simmons (Lebanon/Cedar Crest) has been a part of the past four PSAC East championship teams, playing in 118 games during her time with the Huskies. She has turned in a career year this season, becoming one of the PSAC's top players while being an invaluable part of the Huskies roster. Simmons is the PSAC East's leading scorer at 14.3 points per game, scoring in double figures 17 times and having six games of 20-plus points. She is also averaging 5.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game and has been the PSAC East Athlete of the Week twice this season. Simmons is an Exercise Science major.

MOST WINS BY CLASS IN BU HISTORY
98 - Class of 2015
98 - Class of 2014
98 - Class of 1992
97 - Class of 1991



LAST TIME OUT
> The Huskies cruised to an 87-59 win Saturday at Millersville, putting the game away by starting the second half on an 18-1 run.

> Bloomsburg shot a season best 54.1 percent from the floor (33-of-61), the third time this year the Huskies have shot 50 percent or better, also doing so in wins over California (52.1%) and at Shippensburg (50.0%).

> Marla Simmons (Lebanon/Cedar Crest) scored a game-high 24 points for her sixth game this year of 20-plus points.

> Adreana Sadowski (Fleetwood/Brandywine Heights) went a perfect 7-of-7 from the floor.

SCOUTING LHU
The Lady Eagles are postseason bound for the first time since the 1990-91 season, locking up a spot in the PSAC Tournament with their 74-57 win over Cheyney last Wednesday. Lock Haven still has something to play for Wednesday, as a win could lock up the fourth seed and a home game in this weekend's first round. Lock Haven currently has a tie with East Stroudsburg with identical 10-11 records, and split the season series with ESU. The Lady Eagles also split with sixth-place Kutztown (9-12), which could also work its way into a tie with LHU depending on the outcome of its Wednesday meeting with ESU, leaving the need for tiebreakers to come into play. LHU's 11 wins this year are the most for the program since going 11-14 in 2010-11.

Lock Haven propelled itself into the postseason with a recent hot streak, winning four straight games over Millersville (63-59), Cheyney (74-57) Kutztown (59-58) and Shippensburg (72-70) after a disappointing loss to Mansfield (53-50) on Feb. 7.  A game-winning basket from J.J. Hilliard gave Lock Haven the win over Shippensburg Saturday, as Hilliard drilled the deciding basket with just one second remaining. Senior Marrysa Moyer had 23 points and 14 rebounds while fellow senior Sami Lane netted 17 points Saturday.

The Lady Eagles rank 14th in scoring offense in the PSAC at 62.0 ppg, and ninth in scoring defense (62.9 ppg). Lock Haven does very little damage from long range – its 68 3-pointers (2.7/game) are 19 fewer than any other PSAC team this season. By comparison, Bloomsburg has 159 3's (6.4/game). Lock Haven does a fair job on the offensive glass – its 12.9 offensive rebounds per game is ninth in the PSAC, led by Moyer who is third in the PSAC in rebounding at 9.8 per game. The Bald Eagles also do well at taking care of the ball – their +1.5 turnover margin is fifth-best in the league.

LAST MEETING / SERIES HISTORY
Bloomsburg leads 25-17
Lock Haven gave the Huskies all they wanted in the first game this season, taking BU to the wire in a 59-53 Huskies win at LHU on Jan. 24. Lock Haven erased a 10-point second half deficit to tie, 46-46, with five minutes to play. Taylor Maldonado (Stroudsburg/Allentown Central Catholic) gave the Huskies the jolt they needed with a 3-pointer and block back-to-back as part of her 19-point effort. Marla Simmons (Lebanon/Cedar Crest) also had a double-double of 13 points and 11 points. Sami Lane was excellent for the Lady Eagles with a game-high 21 points while Moyer pulled down 10 rebounds.

Though the Huskies have won eight in a row, five of those wins came by single digits.

TWEETABLES
Huskies facts in 140 characters or less
-Adreana Sadowski (Fleetwood/Brandywine Heights)'s 57 blocks this season are tied for fifth all-time in BU single season history along with Colleen Kegerreis who had 57 swats in 2007-08.

-Bloomsburg has a first round bye in the upcoming PSAC Tournament. The Huskies will host a PSAC quarterfinal game at Nelson Field House Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m.

-Camden Boehner (Gettysburg/Gettysburg Area) earned PSAC East Freshman of the Week for the sixth time this season - the most by any BU player since Dana Wieller won it seven times in 2009-10.

-Marla Simmons (Lebanon/Cedar Crest) has scored in double figures 18 times this season. She had done so 12 times combined over her first three seasons in Maroon and Gold.

-Simmons enters Wednesday with 792 career points.

-At 14.3 points per game, no PSAC East player is averaging higher scoring this year than Simmons. She is tied for the PSAC East scoring lead with West Chester's Dallas Ely.

-Since the 2010-11 season, the Huskies are 36-2 during the month of February. The lone loss before a setback at WCU on Feb. 11: a 64-62 heartbreaker at home vs. Millersville on Feb. 6, 2013.

-The Huskies have held opponents to under 60 points 17 times this season.

-Bloomsburg is undefeated when shooting 40 percent or better from the field this season.

NUMBERS TO KNOW
> 5 - Bloomsburg has won the PSAC East outright five straight seasons after last Saturday's win at Millersville clinched another division crown. The five consecutive outright PSAC East titles is a record.

> 11 - Senior Marla Simmons (Lebanon/Cedar Crest) has scored in double figures in 11 straight games entering today's game, averaging 17.5 ppg over that span.

> 20 - In 17 of 25 games this season, the Huskies have forced 20 or more turnovers by opponents.

> 24 - Bloomsburg's PSAC East divisional winning streak came to an end at 24 straight games. That is the all-time PSAC divisional record since the current balanced alignment began in 1989. The previous record was held by Edinboro (23, 2011-12). The previous best streak against the PSAC East in BU school history was a 21-game winning streak between 1989-92.

> 37.5% - Opponents are shooting just 37.5 percent on average against the Huskies this year, third-lowest in the PSAC. Only Millersville (37.0%) and Shippensburg (37.2%)hold opponents to a lower average.

> 41 - The 41 3-pointers made by Camden Boehner (Gettysburg/Gettysburg Area) this season are the most by any PSAC freshman and rank her sixth in the conference among all players.

> 58.2 - Bloomsburg leads the PSAC in scoring defense, allowing just 58.2 points on average. IUP is second (58.9 ppg).

> 98 - The Huskies will honor their senior class on Wednesday before the game. This year's seniors have been a part of 98 wins over the past four seasons - tying the Classes of 2014 and 1992 for most wins over any four-year period in school history.