Post University Hosts Philadelphia in Waterbury Saturday Afternoon
WATERBURY, Conn (February 19, 2010) When the Philadelphia University Men's Basketball team travels to Waterbury, Connecticut on January 20th for a basketball double header against Post University, spectators will have the opportunity to witness history.
Philadelphia University Head Coach Herb Magee has 901 career wins as a men's college basketball coach. If Magee can lead the Rams to victory over the Eagles on Saturday, he will tie Bob Knight at 902 wins which stands as the NCAA record. Magee could break the record at home as the Philadelphia has two more home games this season.
Philadelphia is the favored team coming into Saturday's game. However if history repeats itself, Magee will have to wait until next week to tie Knight's record. On January 27, 2007 the Rams came to Waterbury with hopes of seeing Magee break the record for most career wins by a Division II coach. Mike Donnelly's Eagles spoiled the celebration by taking an 83-67 win.
Post University comes into Saturday's game after winning a road contest against Dominican 81-74 on Thursday night, a team that currently sits 3rd in the CACC North Standings. The Eagles are in fifth, one spot out of playoff contention. Post University has four games remaining on the schedule meaning Saturday's game against the Rams is critical in keeping their post-season hopes alive.
The Rams are currently ranked first in the CACC South Division with a 21-6, 13-1 CACC record. Senior guard Russell Frederick is currently ranked 4th in the CACC for scoring averaging 19.2 points per game along with 4.4 rebounds. Malcolm Ingram is 5th with 16.9 points per game and is the current Player of the Week.
The Eagles have a young team lead by freshman Trevon Hamlet. Hamlet has been named CACC Rookie of the Week four times this season and is ranked 7th in conference scoring with 17.7 points per game scoring nearly 450 points as a freshman.
Last time out in the win over Dominican, Nyheem Sanders scored 22 points for the Eagles including shooting 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. Philadelphia comes into the game well rested playing their last game on Tuesday night.
With a quick three guard lineup, the Eagles have three players ranked in the top ten in steals and the team has the second best scoring offense in the conference. To match that, Philadelphia is ranked first in scoring defense holding an average 59.4 points per game.
Tale of the Tape:
Saturday's game will be the first time the Eagles and the Rams have played each other this season. Over the last six meetings, Philadelphia University holds a 5-1 record over Post University dating back to the 2005-2006 season. The Eagles win came back on the aforementioned January 27, 2007.
Women's Basketball:
Post University's Women's Basketball team is coming off a heartbreaking 63-61 road loss to Dominican on Thursday night. In the game, four players scored in double figures in Monique Chance, Mallorie Michalak, Elizabeth Johnson, and Aubrey Latham.
The Eagles continue to be lead by freshman guard Latham who is scoring 12.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Latham is currently shooting 84 percent from the free throw line and is 23rd. nationally in the category.
Philadelphia is coming off a 72-65 victory over USP where senior guard Jessica Romano tallied 25 points adding 10 rebounds, enough for her to reach 1,000 career boards. Romano is the fourth player in school history to accomplish the feat and is this week's CACC Player of the Week.
Romano is averaging 17.0 points per game with 8.4 rebounds. Kate Brennan is scoring 14.7 points per contest.
Post University Basketball has one more home game to play on the 2010 schedule. Goldey Beacom will travel to the Drubner Center on Thursday night February 25th. The women tip-off at 6pm with the men playing at 8pm.
