The Lock Haven University men's basketball team is set to take on the University of Pitt-Johnstown in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) matchup.
The Bald Eagles head to UPJ in their lone contest of the week and first until Friday, December 30.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL:
Saturday, Dec. 10 | LHU (5-3, 1-3 PSAC) at University of Pitt-Johnstown (5-4, 1-3 PSAC) | 3 p.m.
*UPJ (5-4, 1-3 PSAC), hosts Penn State Greater Alleghany Wednesday December 7.
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LHU's last time out:
Despite dropping two PSAC contests against Gannon (Dec. 3), 70-81 and on Sunday (Dec. 4) to Clarion, 75-87 red-shirt freshman
Amir Hinton finished the weekend with 47 combined points.
Looking to rebound:
After the Penn State Fayette victory (Nov. 30) the Bald Eagles were off to a 5-1 start, its best in 23 years.
Despite winning the past two matchups against the Mountain Cats, Saturday's (Dec. 10) contest will prove to be a difficult one. UPJ was ranked third in the PSAC West preseason poll.
Hinton leading the way:
Hinton continued his hot start to the season dropping 47 points over the weekend, including a 20-point game at Gannon and a 27-point game at Clarion.
Hinton is also second in the PSAC averaging 22.4 points per game.
LHU leaders:
Points per game:
Amir Hinton 22.4 (2
nd in the PSAC)
Rebounds per game:
Brahieme Jackson 6.0 (19
th in the PSAC)
Assists per game:
Cole Renninger 2.9 (22
nd in the PSAC)
LHU vs. UPJ History:
Overall Record: 8-16, two-game LHU winning streak
Last time vs. Pitt-Johnstown (Dec. 16, 2014): Lock Haven 76 – UPJ 73