The LHU men's basketball team returns to action this week with two conference games.  The Bald Eagles will host West Chester at PSECU Court at Thomas Fieldhouse on Wednesday (December 3) and LHU is set to travel to local-rival Mansfield on Saturday (December 6).
 
Last Time Out:
The Bald Eagles last played on November 22, when The Haven traveled to Davis & Elkins for a non-conference matchup.  Davis & Elkins picked up the win, 76-64 in a hard-fought game.
 
Wali Hepburn led the way for LHU with 22 points.  Hepburn, the reigning PSAC East Player of the Year, shot 14-of-16 from the free throw line in the game and added six rebounds and four assists.
 
Lock Haven vs. West Chester:
 
What: Lock Haven vs. West Chester
Where: PSECU Court at Thomas Fieldhouse
When: Wednesday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Media: Live Stats  |  Audio 
All-time vs. West Chester: 8-31 
 
Lock Haven hosts West Chester on Wednesday in a PSAC East clash at PSECU Court at Thomas Fieldhouse.
 
LHU enters the game, 0-4 overall with an, 0-1 mark in the PSAC.  The Bald Eagles are, 0-1 on their home floor.
 
West Chester enters the game, 3-3 overall, having dropped its last two games.  WCU is, 2-0 in the PSAC, however with wins over Millersville and Kutztown.  The Golden Rams are, 0-1 on the road this season.
 
Last Time vs. WCU:
Lock Haven and West Chester were evenly matched a year ago, as it took overtime decide the outcome of both games between the two schools.
 
West Chester came away with both wins, besting the Bald Eagles, 91-87 at West Chester and, 87-84 in Lock Haven.
 
Wali Hepburn averaged 22.5 points per game against the Golden Rams last season.
 
Lock Haven AT Mansfield:
 
What: Lock Haven AT Mansfield
Where: Mansfield, Pa. (Away)
When: Saturday, December 6 at 3 p.m.
All-time vs. Mansfield: 22-22 
The Bald Eagles will hit the road on Saturday (December 6) for a PSAC East matchup with local-rival Mansfield.
 
The Mounties enter this week, 3-2 overall, 1-1 in the PSAC and are scheduled to face Millersville on Wednesday before hosting the Bald Eagles.
 
Lock Haven is, 0-2 in road games this season and Saturday's game will mark the first conference road game of the year for LHU.
 
Mansfield is a perfect, 3-0 at home this season and are led by the duo of Charles Pemberton and Joe Bell, who average 17.4 and 17.0 points per game, respectively.  Pemberton was named the PSAC East Player of the Week for his efforts last week.
 
Last Time vs. Mansfield:
LHU and MU split their two games last year, with the home team winning both games.  The Bald Eagles topped the Mounties, 85-78 at Thomas Fieldhouse in mid-January, but Mansfield was able to pick up a win over LHU a month later, 80-75.
 
Hepburn averaged 27.5 points per game in the two matchups with Mansfield last season.
 
Hepburn and Walker Leading the Way:
Hepburn and Bootsie Walker have led the Bald Eagles thus far this season.  Hepburn leads the team in points and assists, averaging 25.5 points and 4.0 assists per game.  He has been strong on the glass as well, and is currently second on the team with 6.0 rebounds per game.
 
Meanwhile, Walker has played a dynamic role on both ends of the floor for The Haven.  The high-flying sophomore is averaging 12.0 points per game and leads the team with 6.3 rebounds and 2.25 steals.
 
A Look Ahead:
After the two games this week, the Bald Eagles will get a week off for finals before returning to action for three PSAC games in five days.  LHU will travel to Pitt-Johnstown and IUP on December 16 and 17 and then will return home to host Seton Hill on December 20 before the holiday break.