Men's Basketball Challenges League-Leading LIU Saturday
2/4/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Long Island University Blackbirds (17-5, 9-2 NEC)
Saturday, February 5, 2011 - 4:30 p.m.
Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center - Brooklyn, N.Y.
Bobcats Face LIU In Pivotal NEC Tilt
The Quinnipiac University men's basketball team continues
NEC action in Brooklyn when it faces league-leading Long Island
Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats have won three straight following a
74-60 victory Thursday at St. Francis (N.Y.). Deontay Twyman scored
20 points on 7-for-13 shooting, while Lance Brown added a
career-high 12 rebounds. James Johnson also scored 16 points and
grabbed a season-high nine rebounds for QU. The Bobcats shot 51.9
percent (28-54) and outrebounded St. Francis, 50-30. LIU got
double-doubles from Julian Boyd (19 points, 11 rebounds) and Kyle
Johnson (15 points, 11 rebounds) en route to its third straight
win, an 81-69 decision over Sacred Heart. The Bobcats own a 15-10
edge in the all-time series against the Blackbirds, including wins
in each of the last 10 meetings. Both teams rank in the top 10 in
the nation in rebounds per game, with the Bobcats placing fourth
(42.1) and the Blackbirds sixth (41.5).
Rebounding Dominance
The Bobcats are second in the nation in offensive rebounds
per game (15.9) and fourth in rebounds per game (42.1). They also
rank 10th nationally in rebound margin (+8.1). QU is one of only
two teams in the nation ranked in the top 10 in all three
categories, joining nationally-rank No. 4 Pittsburgh.
Scouting the Long Island Blackbirds
The Blackbirds (17-5, 9-2 NEC) feature five starters
averaging in double figures scoring, led by Julian Boyd at 12.1
points per game. He's also grabbed a team-high 8.5 rebounds per
game. Jamal Olasewere is second on the team in both scoring (11.9)
and rebounding (6.1), while Kyle Johnson is third in both at 11.2
points and 5.8 rebounds per game. David Hicks has chipped in 10.8
points per game, while C.J. Garner has contributed 10.1 points per
game. Jason Brickman has dished out a team-high 4.6 assists per
game, while Kenny Onyechi has rejected more than a shot per
game.
Last
Time Out Against St. Francis (N.Y.)
Deontay Twyman scored 20 points and James Johnson added 16
points as the Bobcats earned a 74-60 road win at St. Francis (N.Y.)
Thursday. Justin Rutty contributed 12 points and eight rebounds,
while Lance Brown had six points and 12 boards. The Bobcats shot
51.9 percent (28-54) from the floor and outrebounded the Terriers,
50-30. Ricky Cadell led St. Francis with 16 points, while Travis
Nichols had 15 points.
Last
Time Against Long Island
Justin Rutty had 22 points and 16 rebounds as the Bobcats
held off LIU, 83-78, March 7, 2010, in the NEC Tournament
Semifinals. The Bobcats withstood a 10-0 LIU run to begin the game,
as well as 33 points from Jaytornah Wisseh. Deontay Twyman (16),
James Feldeine (13) and Jonathan Cruz (10) also scored in double
figures for Quinnipiac, while James Johnson dished out seven
assists.
Follow the Bobcats
Saturday's game can be heard live on AM 1220 WQUN. Bill
Schweizer will have the play-by-play call, while Bill Mecca and Bob
Tipson will provide color commentary. Live stats will also be
provided free of charge on the official Long Island athletics
website, www.liuathletics.com.
Doing More With Less
QU is second in the nation in offensive rebounds per game
(15.91) and fourth in rebounds per game (42.1) despite having the
13th-least height in the nation. According to kenpom.com, the
Bobcats are 333rd of 345 teams in the nation in average height
(75.0 inches).
Bobcats Helping Bobcats
The Bobcats lead the NEC at 15.41 assists per game, good
for 40th in the nation. Their 1.21 assist-to-turnover ratio is 45th
in the nation.
Johnson & Johnson No Turnover Solution
James Johnson (2.50) and Dave Johnson (2.46) rank first
and third in the NEC in assist-to-turnover ratio. James ranks 28th
in the nation, while Dave is 33rd. James ranks eighth in the NEC at
3.86 assists per game, while Dave narrowly misses the Top 15 at
3.14. Deontay Twyman is also tied for 11th in the NEC in assists
(3.55 apg.) and 218th nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio
(1.56).
Starting Off Strong
At 15-7, the Bobcats are off to the best 22-game start to
a season in program Division I history. The 2009-10 squad also went
15-7 through 22 games.
Another Impressive QU Rebounding Stat
The Bobcats have grabbed at least 50 rebounds in five
games this season, including a program Division I record 60 against
Lehigh on Dec. 7. Most recently, the Bobcats grabbed 50 boards at
St. Francis (N.Y.), Feb. 3. Quinnipiac had three 50-rebound games
in all of 2009-10, and never had three 50-rebound games in 11 prior
years at Division I. Quinnipiac has corralled 50 rebounds in a game
10 times in Tom Moore's four years at QU. In nine prior years at
Division I, QU had just five 50-rebound games, with only two coming
against teams classified at Division I at the time of
competition.
Bo
Knows The Century Mark
James Johnson became the 35th player in Quinnipiac history
and the ninth at Division I to reach the 1,000-point plateau, Jan.
22, at Mount St. Mary's. He then leapfrogged DeMario Anderson '08
(1,063) with 16 points at St. Francis (N.Y.), Feb. 3, and is just
four points shy of Franklin Johnson '73 (1,077) for 28th place.
Fifty Fifty
Quinnipiac shot 51.9 percent (28-54) at St. Francis
(N.Y.), Feb. 3, and also grabbed 50 rebounds. The Bobcats also shot
50 percent, Jan. 29 against Saint Francis (Pa.), giving them
back-to-back 50-percent games for the first time this season.
Quinnipiac has eclipsed the 50-percent mark three times this
season.
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Three Times
The Bobcats held St. Francis (N.Y.) to 33.3 percent
(21-63) shooting, Feb. 3. The defensive effort was the third of its
kind this season, as Quinnipiac also held Bryant (17-51) and
Niagara (21-63) to the same percentage.
Getting Defensive
The Bobcats grabbed a season-high 38 defensive rebounds,
Feb. 3 at St. Francis (N.Y.). Lance Brown had nine of his
career-high 12 rebounds on the defensive glass, while all nine of
James Johnson's career-high nine boards were defensive.
Quinnipiac's previous season-high was 37, established in a
60-rebound effort against Lehigh, Dec. 7.
Bo
Knows (Insert Statistical Category Here)
James Johnson's name is listed among the statistical
leaders in the NEC in eight of 13 categories kept by the league.
He's first in the league in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.50) and
ranks third in three-point field goals made per game (2.50). He's
fourth in scoring (16.8) and steals per game (1.68), seventh in
free-throw percentage (.838), eighth in assists (3.86), ninth in
minutes per game (33.36), and 13th in three-point field-goal
percentage (.369).
Shoot Better And Win
The Bobcats are 12-0 this season when outshooting their
opponent. By contrast, they're 3-7 when being outshot.
Lookin' Up At QU
The Bobcats are in the top four in 13 of 19 statistical
categories kept by the NEC, including the top spot in five. They're
first in rebounding offense (42.1), rebounding margin (+8.1),
assists (15.41), assist-to-turnover ratio (1.21) and offensive
rebounds (15.91). QU ranks second in scoring offense (73.5),
rebounding defense (34.0) and defensive rebounds (26.18). They rank
third in scoring margin (+4.0) and fourth in field-goal percentage
(.429), three-point field-goal percentage defense (.320), blocked
shots (3.59), and turnover margin (+1.00).
Rutty Eyes Exclusive 1,000-1,000 Club
Justin Rutty stands at 1,387 points and 940 rebounds in
his career. Just two QU players have reached both 1,000 points and
rebounds.
Three Streak Extended
With four threes against St. Francis (N.Y.), QU extended
its streak of making at least one three-pointer in each of the last
306 contests. The last time QU didn't knock down a three was Dec.
19, 2000, at Dartmouth (0-11).
Willis Rutty
Despite not taking part in a single team practice in
three weeks, Justin Rutty managed six points and 10 rebounds in 19
minutes off the bench in his return to the line-up following elbow
surgery, Jan. 27, against Robert Morris.
Movin' On Up
With 940 rebounds, Justin Rutty ranks fourth all-time at
QU and sixth all-time in the NEC. Rutty passed Ed Skwara '69 (933)
for fourth on the QU list with eight rebounds at St. Francis
(N.Y.), while moving past Marist's Ted Taylor (923) and tying FDU's
Rahshon Turner (927) with 10 rebounds against Robert Morris. CCSU's
Corsley Edwards (966) and Saint Francis' Eric Taylor (967) are next
on Rutty's climb up the NEC list, while George McDowell '72 (991)
is next on the QU list.
Rutty Moves Up QU Career Scoring List
With 1,387 career points, Rutty now ranks 13th on the
Quinnipiac career scoring list and third on the Quinnipiac Division
I scoring list. With 26 points at Boston University, Dec. 29, Rutty
moved past former teammate James Feldeine '10 (1,320), as well as
Kason Mims '04 (1,335), on both the all-time and Division I
lists.
First-Round Knockout
Quinnipiac started its Jan. 29 victory against Saint
Francis (Pa.) on a 22-0 run. Seven different Bobcats scored a point
and QU had three blocks and three steals in the opening burst.
Johnson's Elite Company
With the 72nd consecutive start to begin his collegiate
career Dec. 7, James Johnson broke Jared Grasso's '02 program
record for consecutive starts (71) from the outset of his Bobcats'
career at Division I. The streak has now reached 86 games, second
among all QU D-I starts streaks, behind only Kason Mims' '04 record
88-game consecutive starts streak. Johnson became just the eighth
freshman in QU Division I history to start his collegiate debut,
and started all 31 of Quinnipiac's games in 2008-09, joining just
19 other freshmen in the nation to start every game their team
played. Each player to start his first game and complete four years
at QU has scored over 1,000 points. Rob Monroe, Bill Romano, Justin
Rutty and Grasso started their first games and rank first, second,
third and seventh, on the QU Division-I scoring list.
So
Glad To See The Boys Getting Along
The Bobcats tied a season-high with 21 assists and 10
different Quinnipiac players scored a point in a game for the first
time this season, Jan. 29 against Saint Francis (Pa.).
Dave
Dishes Out 10 Dimes
Dave Johnson handed out a career-high 10 assists in the
Bobcats' 75-55 victory against Saint Francis (Pa.), Jan. 29. In two
games since being inserted into the starting line-up, Johnson has
averaged 8.0 assists per game and has an 8.0 assist-to-turnover
ratio.
Shadowing Shannon
James Johnson held Saint Francis (Pa.) guard Umar Shannon,
the NEC's fourth-leading scorer entering the game, to just three
points on 1-for-5 shooting and four turnovers without an assist,
Jan. 29. Shannon was coming off a 30-point outburst, Jan. 27 at
Sacred Heart.
'Cats Scratch Out 10 Steals
The Bobcats had a season-high 10 steals in forcing 21
Saint Francis (Pa.) turnovers, Jan. 29. Deontay Twyman and Dave
Johnson had three steals each, while Tevin Baskin added two.
Johnson Takes NEC Player of the Week
James Johnson was named NEC Co-Player of the week after
averaging 24.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in a pair of
Quinnipiac victories against Robert Morris and Saint Francis (Pa.).
He made 10-of-19 three-pointers in earning his second career NEC
award.
'Tay-king On A Larger Role
In seven games without Justin Rutty, Deontay Twyman
stepped up to the tune of 15.4 points and 3.7 assists per game,
both team highs. He highlighted the stretch with a career-high 23
points, 18 in the first half, against CCSU, Jan. 15.
Eighty Up
The Bobcats had won 18 straight games when scoring 80
points or more, prior to a 90-80 loss at Wagner, Jan. 20.
Anything Tay Can Do, Bo Can Do Better
After seeing Deontay Twyman go off for 18 of his
career-high 23 points in the first half of their previous home game
against CCSU, Jan. 15, James Johnson erupted for 20 of his
career-high 38 points against Robert Morris, Jan. 27. The 38 points
were the most scored by a Bobcat since Rob Monroe '05 scored 40
points against Sacred Heart, Feb. 3, 2005. Monroe is the only
Bobcat in program Division I history to score more than 38 points,
a feat he accomplished three times with a high of 41, Jan. 2, 2005.
The 38 points were the most by an NEC player since Wagner's Joey
Mundweiler had 39, Feb. 28, 2009.
Alright On The Road
The Bobcats won their first five road games this season,
becoming the first team in NEC history to win its first five road
contests. The streak was snapped, Jan. 17, as the Bobcats fell at
Brown.
Johnson Dishes Out Number 300
James Johnson dished out his 300th career assist, Dec. 22
at Niagara. He now stands at 344 career assists, good for fourth on
the Quinnipiac Division I list.
More
Exclusive Company For Rutty
Justin Rutty connected on his 500th career field goal
against Yale, Nov. 13, becoming one of just three Quinnipiac
players at the Division I level to achieve the feat. With 10 made
field goals, Dec. 1 against UMass, Rutty (586) jumped ahead of Rob
Monroe '05 (523), and now trails only Bill Romano '02 (599).
Highly-Touted...and Producing
Much-heralded freshman Tevin Baskin had a break-out
performance with 13 points, nine rebounds and two steals against
CCSU on Jan. 15. Five of his nine boards were on the offensive
glass.
Johnson Steals Milestone
With five steals Nov. 20 against Vermont, James Johnson
became the 13th Quinnipiac player all-time and fifth at Division I
to compile 100 career steals. Ironically, the five steals tied
Johnson's career-high, originally set Dec. 21, 2008, against the
same Vermont team on the same Lender Court before a regional
television audience on NESN. Johnson now stands at 132 career
steals, passing former teammate James Feldeine '10 (124) for ninth
all-time and third at Division I at QU.
New
High For Dom
Dominique Langston scored 15 points at Wagner,
establishing a new season high. He had scored 14 points on two
prior occasions.
Depth The Difference
Quinnipiac's bench outscored Central Connecticut's
reserves, 23-4, Jan. 15.
Chairman of the Boards
Ike Azotam had his first double-double with 10 points and
11 rebounds against Bryant, Jan. 13.
Jamee Jamee Jamee
Jamee Jackson has blocked three shots on four different
occasions this season, including twice in two games against
Fairleigh Dickinson and Bryant, Jan. 8 and 13, respectively.
Dealing A Drought
The Bobcats held Bryant without a field goal until the
6:24 mark of the first half, Jan. 13.
Jackson's Potential Pours Out At Monmouth
Playing without Justin Rutty on the opposite block due to
injury, Jamee Jackson stepped up in a big way with a career-high 20
points on 8-for-12 shooting, Jan. 6 at Monmouth. He also made what
proved to be the game-winning free throw with 14.3 seconds
left.
QU
Can Knock Down the Three, Too
Led by James Johnson's seven trifectas, QU hit 12
three-pointers, Dec. 22 at Niagara, the most by a Quinnipiac team
since the Bobcats knocked down 12 in Tom Moore's debut in Hamden,
Nov. 11, 2007, a double-overtime thriller that QU won against
Hartford, 85-79.
Dom's Timely Tip-In
Dominique Langston tipped in the game-winner with 3.8
seconds left in regulation as QU defeated Boston University, 82-81,
Dec. 29.
Johnson Feelin' It From Long Range
James Johnson extended a red-hot three-point shooting
streak with a 7-for-11 performance from beyond the arc at Niagara.
The seven three-pointers, most by a Bobcat since Van Crafton '07
knocked down seven, Dec. 7, 2006 at Mount St. Mary's, pushed
Johnson's percentage to 56.7 percent (17-30) over the four-game
stretch.
Have
A Day, Tay
Deontay Twyman established new career highs with 19 points
(since eclipsed), seven rebounds and seven assists, while adding a
highlight-reel block at Niagara, sprinting back on defense to
prevent a fast-break bucket.
Dom's Double-Double
Dominique Langston had produced double-figure points and
rebounds previously in his nine games as a Bobcat, but gave
Quinnipiac both in the same game with 10 points and 12 rebounds for
his first career double-double at Niagara.
Free
'N' Easy
Justin Rutty, a career 48.8 percent free-throw shooter
entering the Dec. 7 game against Lehigh, went 11-for-11 from the
charity stripe against the Mountain Hawks. The streak reached 14
consecutive against URI, before he missed his first free throw at
Niagara on Dec. 22.
Quinnipiac Picks Up Signature Victory
The Bobcats picked up perhaps the most impressive win in
program history when they defeated Rhode Island, 73-66, Dec. 11 at
the TD Bank Sports Center. The win is the first in program history
over an Atlantic-10 school.
Rutty, Langston Earn NEC Recognition
Justin Rutty and Dominique Langston earned NEC Player and
Rookie of the Week, respectively, on Dec. 13, after leading the
Bobcats to a 2-0 week against Lehigh and Rhode Island. Rutty
averaged 20.0 points and 9.0 rebounds, while Langston added 7.5
points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.
Welcome to the Fold, T-Bask
Highly-touted recruit Tevin Baskin became eligible for
play following the last day of final exams at Quinnipiac, and saw
his first game action Dec. 22 at Niagara.
New
(Le)High Rebounding Mark
The Bobcats established a new program D-I record with 60
rebounds, Dec. 7 against Lehigh. The prior record of 58 rebounds
came twice in recent years - a double-overtime game against
Hartford, Nov. 11, 2007, and a Jan. 2, 2005 overtime contest
against Division II Longwood.
What
Can Brown Do For Q?
Lance Brown was granted a waiver by the NCAA, Nov. 23, to
become immediately eligible for play after transferring from
Fordham this past Spring. Brown had seven points and four rebounds
in his Bobcats debut at Dartmouth, but missed the next four games
due to injury. He returned, Dec. 11 against Rhode Island.
Dom-inating the Boards
Dominique Langston grabbed 14 rebounds against Lehigh,
Dec. 7, the most by a Quinnipiac player so far this season.
Jump
and Run
The Bobcats began five of their first six games on a run.
They scored the first nine points against Yale, before scoring
seven straight against Hartford. QU scored five straight to open
against Vermont, before scoring the first four and 15 of the first
17 at Dartmouth. The Bobcats also scored six of the first eight
points against Maine, and five straight against Mount St.
Mary's.
Block Party
Six different Bobcats accounted for eight blocks against
Lehigh, Dec. 7. The eight-block performance was only the fourth of
its kind for Quinnipiac at Division I, and the first since the
1999-2000 season. The Braves blocked a program Division I record
nine shots against Yale, Dec. 3, 1999, while registering eight
blocks at Fordham and Long Island, Dec. 21 and Jan. 17,
respectively, in the same season.
Will-ing His Way Into The Line-up
After seeing just 11 minutes in four games to begin the
year, William Harrison made the most of his 13 minutes, Dec. 7
against Lehigh. Harrison scored four points, grabbed nine rebounds
and dished out two assists, including a nifty dime ahead of the
pack to Deontay Twyman to create separation in crunch time.
Super Bo
James Johnson scored eight points in the final 57 seconds
to propel the Bobcats to victory against Mount St. Mary's, Dec. 4.
Trailing by four in the final minute, Johnson nailed two
three-pointers, stripped the Mount's Julian Norfleet with five
seconds left, and made the game-winning runner just prior to the
final buzzer.
Dom
Stealin' and Stuffin'
Dominique Langston established an early career high of
four steals, including the theft and breakaway dunk that completed
the Bobcats' comeback from down 19 against UMass, Dec. 1.
Defense Offensive...Then Gets Defensive
After a first half against Maine in which the Bobcats
allowed the Black Bears to shoot 52.2 percent (12-23), the Bobcats
buckled down in the second half, holding Maine to 25.9 percent
(7-27) from the floor.
Owning the Offensive Boards Against UMass
A year after grabbing a program Division I-record 28
offensive rebounds at UMass, Dec. 2, 2009, the Bobcats tied their
second-greatest total on the offensive glass with 24 against UMass,
Dec. 1, 2010. Quinnipiac also took 24 offensive caroms against
Yale, Nov. 16, 2009. Justin Rutty led the way with seven offensive
boards in the latest installment against UMass.
Langston Huge
Dominique Langston emerged as a solid contributor off the
bench, averaging 13.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game
over two games against Hartford and Vermont.
Not
Up In Here!
Jamee Jackson had three second-half blocks against Maine,
each leading to Bobcats offensive production. After his first block
just less than two minutes in, James Johnson hit a three on the
ensuing possession. Immediately following his block at the 11:53
mark, Dave Johnson nailed one from long range. Finally, following
his rejection at the 5:08 mark, James Johnson hit a jumper on the
next time down on offense.
A
Lot To Like With Ike
Ike Azotam went 7-for-7 from the floor for 15 points to go
along with seven rebounds, Nov. 23, at Dartmouth. The 100 percent
performance was the first of five or more attempts for the Bobcats
since Karl Anderson went 5-for-5 at Monmouth on Feb. 21, 2008. For
his effort, Azotam was named the NEC Co-Rookie of the Week on Nov.
29.
Sweet 16's
Deontay Twyman tied his then-career-high with 16 points
against Yale at the Connecticut 6 Classic, Nov. 13. James Johnson
matched Twyman's 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting and 4-for-4 from
the line.
Bonding Overseas
The Bobcats took a 10-day trip to The Netherlands, Belgium
and France this past August. In four games, Quinnipiac went
3-1.
Moore Wins
With 23 wins in 2009-10, including 15 NEC victories, the
Bobcats set a new program record. The marks edge the 1999-2000 QU
team (18-10, 12-6 NEC) for the most wins at D-I, and passed the
1972-73 and 1979-80 teams for the all-time program record.
Everybody's Favorite
The Northeast Conference's coaches selected the Bobcats as
the league's first unanimous favorite since 1997-98 (LIU). In
addition, The Sporting News, Athlon, Lindy's and the Blue Ribbon
College Basketball Report also picked QU.
On
the Rebound
Quinnipiac was outrebounded just three times in 2009-10,
and owned a +8.5 rebounding margin, second-best in the
nation.
Moore of the Same
Head Coach Tom Moore has won the season opener in each of
his four years at QU, the first three coming against Hartford,
while the most recent came this season against Yale. Prior to
Moore's arrival to Hamden, no Quinnipiac team had won its first
game of the season during the school's Division I era. Teams that
have had Moore serving on the coaching staff have won 11
consecutive season openers. The last time one of Moore's teams
didn't win its first game was Nov. 11, 1999, when defending
National Champion and top-ranked UConn was upset by Iowa in the
Coaches vs. Cancer IKON Classic. None of Quinnipiac's other five
coaches all-time won their first three season openers, and only
Burt Kahn won as many as four straight at any point. Kahn won six
straight from 1967-68 through 1972-73.
Quinnipiac, Rutty Grab Top Rankings
The Bobcats ranked 14th in the nation in offensive
rebounds per game (14.6) in 2009-10. Individually, Justin Rutty
ranked second nationally at 4.9 offensive boards per game, a year
after finishing second in the nation behind only Pittsburgh's
DeJuan Blair (5.6 oreb/game) with 4.6 offensive caroms per
game.
Keeping Good Company
Quinnipiac was one of just four teams in the NCAA ranked
in the top 10 nationally in both rebound margin and rebounds per
game in 2009-10. The Bobcats ranked second in rebound margin and
10th in rebounds per game. Quinnipiac joined nationally-ranked
Kentucky (4th - rebound margin, 5th - rebounds per game) and Kansas
(9th - rebound margin, 7th - rebounds per game), as well as Radford
(7th - rebound margin, 1st - rebounds per game) in the exclusive
club. Quinnipiac also ranked 14th in offensive rebounds
(14.61).
Rutty's Keeping Good Company
At 15.3 points and 10.9 rebounds per game, Justin Rutty
was one of just 20 players nationally to average a double-double in
2009-10.
Bobcats Experience Historic 2009-10 Season
The Quinnipiac University men's basketball team
experienced a historic season of firsts in 2009-10. Jim Phelan NEC
Coach of the Year Tom Moore led the Bobcats to a program-record 23
wins, the first Northeast Conference Regular Season Championship in
team history, and a berth into the National Invitation Tournament,
the first national postseason tournament appearance in program
Division I history. Junior forward Justin Rutty was named the NEC
Player of the Year, becoming the first player in program history
earn the award. Both Rutty and senior wing James Feldeine were
named to the All-NEC First Team Moore's recognition as Coach of the
Year was also a first in program history.
On
Deck
The Bobcats return home Wednesday night to play host to
Sacred Heart, beginning the NEC's Rivalry Week at 7 p.m. Quinnipiac
then makes a return trip to Fairfield on Monday, Feb. 14, for a
7:30 p.m. tip to be televised on MSG.
