With Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) playoff implications on the line, the Lock Haven University men's basketball team is set to travel to Kutztown University for a Wednesday (February 19) clash (7:30 p.m.).
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Despite a 0-2 week last week, the Bald Eagles (14-9, 7-6 PSAC East) clinched their first PSAC playoff berth since the 2002-03 season. Lock Haven and Millersville have both clinched a playoff berth with 7-6 conference marks, while Kutztown – tomorrow's opponent sits at 6-7 and eager to grab the final spot in the dance.
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Full PSAC Standings
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Game Day Central:
Lock Haven (14-9, 7-6 PSAC East) at Kutztown (8-15, 6-7 PSAC East)
7:30 p.m.
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Three things you need to know:
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1. LAST TIME VS. KU
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Back on January 18, Lock Haven picked up its 10
th win of the season, downing Kutztown 62-58.
Wali Hepburn finished with 28 points, including 20 in the second half.
Theo West enjoyed his coming-out party that night and finished with eight points and six rebounds off the bench. Josh Johnson led the Golden Bears with 15 points.
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2. HEPBRUN, TOPS IN PSAC
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Wali Hepburn once again leads the PSAC in scoring with 22 points per game. It's the 13
th best scoring mark in all of Division II.
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3. ELUSIVE #15
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Lock Haven is chasing that elusive 15
th win of the season, something the Bald Eagles haven't achieved since the team went 26-7 in 1989-90. The 14 wins are the most since 1992-93 and LHU has already locked up its first winning-season in 21 years.
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Up next:
Saturday, Feb. 22 at Millersville – 3 p.m.