LAKEWOOD, NJ (Nov. 22, 2023) - Georgian Court Men's Basketball will have a shortened holiday break. They'll be back on the court this weekend for games in the Keystone State.

Opponents
Gannon Golden Knights  (3-0, 0-0 PSAC)
Davenport Panthers (2-3, 0-0 GLIAC)
or
Lincoln (PA) Lions (2-2, 0-0 CIAA)

Where
Erie, PA - Highmark Events Center

When
Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 - 5:30 p.m. - at Gannon
Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 - TBD - vs. Davenport or Lincoln

How to Watch
• This weekend's games are available to watch via a free to view broadcast on the Gannon portal of the PSAC Sports Network powered by HUDL. Links for videos and live stats can be found above and on the Lions Basketball schedule page. 

Previously vs. Gannon
• This is the first ever meeting between Georgian Court and Gannon.

Previously vs. Davenport
• Saturday might be the first ever meeting between Georgian Court and Davenport.

Previously vs. Lincoln (PA)
• Should GCU and Lincoln meet Saturday, it'll be just the second ever meeting between the two teams.
• They met back in Georgian Court's inaugural season of 2013-14 in Pennsylvania.
• Lincoln came away with an 85-76 win in that one.

Last Time Out
• Georgian Court played their first road game of the 2023-24 season Tuesday evening at Staten Island.
• The Dolphins jumped out to a 14-3 lead and the Lions never led in the 80-59 defeat.
• Amari Jones had an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double.
• Staten Island hit 10 more three-pointers than the Lions. Clint Wright, Jr. was the only Lion to connect from deep hitting 3-of-7. 

Individual Milestones
• Clint Wright, Jr. is nearing 1,000 career points. He is 45 away. Only four Lions have ever scored 1,000 points in their career. 
• Wright, Jr. is also six assists away from 100. 
• Cameron Edmonds will reach 100 rebounds with five more.

Who's Hot?
• Through three games, Clint Wright, Jr. is scoring 18.7 points per game and shooting 51.4% overall and 53.8% from three.
• Freshman Khalil Baker has scored in double-figures in each of his first three career games.
• Amari Jones set single-game highs with 18 points and 11 rebounds at Staten Island. He has at least eight rebounds in all three games this season.

CACC Leaders
• Clint Wright, Jr. is second in the CACC shooting 53.8% from three. His 18.7 points per game also rank fifth. 
• Amari Jones is second in the league with 9.3 rebounds per game and fourth in the league with six defensive rebounds per game.
• Georgian Court ranks fifth in fewest turnovers at 15 per game.
• The Lions defense is allowing 77.7 points per game, fifth lowest in the CACC. 
• GCU is scoring 10.3 fastbreak points, fifth in transition offense in the conference. 

About Gannon
• Gannon is 3-0 and the nations highest scoring offense.
• They've hit 140 twice in three games and average more than 125 points per game.
• Part of their game is forcing turnovers. They rank third forcing nearly 25 per game and lead Division II in transition scoring 38.3 fastbreak points per game.
• The downside of their aggressive defensive style is they've committed 23.3 fouls per game, in the bottom 10 in the country and give up 87 points per game.
• The Golden Knights are shooting 55% overall and 40% from three while making 80% of their free throws.
• Gannon has been balanced on offense with six score in double-figures and 10 scoring at least eight points per game.
• Josh Omojafo leads the team with 21.7 points per game, shooting 57% overall.
• Ernest Shelton has made 10-of-19 from three and is scoring 12 points.

About Davenport
• The Panthers are off to a 2-3 start but have won two of their last three.
• Davenport loves to shoot the three, taking almost 28 per game and making 9.6.
• The team scores 74 points per game while allowing 81.2.
• The Panthers are a -3.6 in rebounding and average 10 on the offensive glass per game.
• Marcedus Leech, Jr. leads the team scoring 16.6 points per game and has made 16 three-pointers.
• Myles Belyeu is also in double-figures with 12.6 points per game and a team-best 14 assists.

About Lincoln
• Lincoln is 2-2 this season after going 1-1 playing down in Florida.
• A common opponent for the Lions is Kutztown who Lincoln defeated 84-70 on a neutral court.
• The Lions are scoring 77 points per game while shooting 47% overall and 34% from three.
• Lincoln has done a nice job passing and their 17.5 assists per game are in the top 35 in the country.
• The Lions have two scoring 16 points per game. Bakir Cleveland is at 16.8 and has done work at the line shooting 18-21.
• Peter Sorber is shooting 71.8% overall, 12th in the nation and is scoring 16 points with nearly eight boards per game.
• Outside of Cleveland, the rest of the Lions are shooting just 40-67, 59.7% at the foul line.