LAKEWOOD, NJ (Dec. 15, 2023) - Georgian Court Men's Basketball plays at home for the first time in over two weeks. It'll be the final game of the fall semester for the Lions.
Opponent
New Haven Chargers (6-2, 3-2 NE10)
Where
Lakewood, NJ - GCU Wellness Center
When
Saturday, Dec. 16 - 1 p.m.
How to Watch
• Saturday's game is available to watch via a free to view broadcast on the GCU portal of the CACC Digital Network powered by HUDL. Links for videos and live stats can be found above and on the Lions Basketball schedule page.Â
Tickets
$8 - Adults (cash, $9 online/mobile payment)
$5 - Seniors 65 and over (cash, $6 online/mobile payment)
$5 - Children 12 and under (cash, $6 online/mobile payment)
Children under 5 - Free
GCU Students - Free
Previously vs. Southern Connecticut
• These two teams met last season. It was the first ever game between the two.
• In New Haven, SCSU prevailed 73-65.
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Clint Wright, Jr. scored 19 to lead the Lions.
• Jamaal Water picked up a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.Â
Last Time Out
• Georgian Court got down early and never led in another Northeast 10 battle Tuesday night.
• The Lions fell at New Haven 92-56.
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Taheen Braswell-Brown led GCU scoring 12 points.
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Cameron Edmonds added 10 going 4-8 from the floor.Â
Who's Hot?
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Taheen Braswell-Brown has scored at least eight points in five straight games. He's also shooting better than 60% in his last three games.
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Cameron Edmonds had season-highs with 10 points and four FGM against New Haven.Â
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Jahsan Johnson returned against the Chargers and dished out six assists with four points.Â
CACC Leaders
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Clint Wright, Jr. leads the CACC shooting 47.3% from three which is 23rd in the nation.Â
• Wright, Jr. is also fifth scoring 16.6 points per game.Â
• GCU is scoring 11.62 fastbreak points, seventh in transition offense in the conference.Â
• The Lions are keeping teams off the foul line as their 17.1 fouls per game are the fourth fewest in the CACC.Â
Individual Milestones
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Clint Wright, Jr. continues his assault on the GCU record books. He needs six three-pointers to get to 200 and seven rebounds for 200. Â
• Wright, Jr. can also move to fourth all-time at GCU in career minutes played with 22 more.
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Cameron Edmonds is two assists short and four three-point field goals short of 50.Â
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Hassan Jackson needs seven points to hit 150.Â
About Southern Connecticut
• Southern Connecticut is off to a hot start at 6-2 on the season.
• The Owls have won three straight and are 3-0 in nonconference games this season.
• SCSU is scoring 77 points per game, second in the Northeast 10
• They lead the league in assists with Marty Silvera's 6.9 leading the way, third in Division II.Â
• Per game, the Owls are shooting 46.5% from the floor and 34.3% from three.
• Josh McGettigan leads the team scoring 18.9 points per game. He's been sharp from three connecting at a 45% rate.
• Turnovers have been a problem for the Owls as their -3 turnover margin is towards the bottom of the NE10.Â
• On the glass, the Owls are one of the best teams in D2. They have a +9 rebound margin to lead the conference, and is 13th in the nation.Â