LAKEWOOD, NJ (March 1, 2024) - It's the final game of the season for Georgian Court Men's Basketball who will recognize the two members of their senior class.
Opponent
Chestnut Hill Griffins (8-19, 7-8 CACC)
Where
Lakewood, NJ - GCU Wellness Center
When
Saturday, March 2 - 2 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.
Senior Day
• Prior to the game, Georgian Court will honor their two senior members of the 2023-24 roster,
Nasir Mclean and
Clint Wright, Jr. with a special on-court ceremony.
Previously vs. Chestnut Hill
• A year ago these two teams split the season series with the road team winning each game.
• In the win last February, Georgian Court overcame a seven-point halftime deficit for 67-58 comeback win.
• GCU held the Griffins to just 22 second-half points.
• Historically, GCU is just 5-14 against the Griffins and 3-7 at home
• Earlier this season, Chesnut Hill scored 40 in each half of an 84-53 win.
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Clint Wright, Jr. led GCU with 14 points.
• Two other Lions were in double-figures with
Anthony Rivera scoring 12 and
Taheen Braswell-Brown 11.
Last Time Out
• The Lions finished up the road portion of their schedule playing at Wilmington.
• The Wildcats led end-to-end in a 95-61 victory.
• Wilmington was on fire from three hitting 16-35, including 7-12 in the first half.
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Taheen Braswell-Brown led GCU scoring a season-high-tying 18 points with 10 rebounds.
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Donavin Crawford chipped in 12.
Who's Hot?
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Clint Wright, Jr. is scoring 21.25 points per game over his last eight.
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Donavin Crawford has hit double-digit points in three of his last four.
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Amari Jones is averaging 8.2 points in his last five games with at least four rebounds in six straight.
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Jahsan Johnson has scored eight points in back-to-back games.
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Taheen Braswell-Brown recorded his second career double-double and tied a career-best with 18 points at Wilmington.
CACC Leaders
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Clint Wright, Jr. is second in the CACC shooting 43.2% from three
• Wright, Jr. is also third scoring 17.4 points per game. He leads the CACC in free throw percentage as well making 88.7.
• At the free throw line, Georgian Court is up to 70.9%, good for sixth in the CACC.
• The Lions are shooting 43.8% from the floor as a team which is eighth in the league.
Individual Milestones
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Clint Wright, Jr. continues his assault on the GCU record books. He needs two three-pointers to reach 250. Something only 15 active NCAA Division II student-athletes have done. One more will also set a new GCU single-season three-point record, breaking his own mark. Playing Saturday will move him to third all-time at GCU in games played.
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Taheen Braswell-Brown has a chance to score 250 points this season. He's 27 away.
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Anthony Rivera needs seven points to get to 200 and two rebounds for 100.
About Chestnut Hill
• Chestnut Hill still has something to play for at 8-19 and 7-8 in the CACC. A win could move them to third in the CACC South if they get some help. A loss will keep them as the No. 4 seed.
• The Griffins have not fared well on the road this season where they're just 2-12.
• Chestnut Hill picked up a win last Saturday against Holy Family to snap a four-game losing skid.
• There are four Griffins scoring in double-figures led by Argel Pettit IV. He's averaging 13.7 per game
• Alejandro Redondo Cyback has seven double-doubles on the season.
• Neal Hill is the conference's leading rebounder with 274and 10.1 per game. He's also top-10 in the country in both categories.
• The Griffins are committing the fewest fouls per game at 14.3.
• Chestnut Hill has the league worst field-goal percentage shooting right at 40%.