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THE FINAL STRETCH
The Southern Connecticut State University men's basketball team has two of its final three games of the 2009-10 season this week, both on the road. They begin by traveling to Garden City, N.Y. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 to face Adelphi University (17-9, 10-9 NE-10). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Owls defeated Adelphi earlier in the season, 60-57, to hand the Panthers their first loss of the season. The squad then concludes the week with another road contest at the College of Saint Rose (14-10, 11-8 NE-10) on Saturday, Feb. 20. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m.
CRASH THE BOARDS
On Feb. 13, Kieran Ramsey recorded his third double-double of the season with team-highs in points (15) and rebounds (12). The 12 rebounds marked a season-high for the sophomore forward as he shot 7-of-13 from the floor en route to his first Northeast-10 weekly honor roll selection this year.
SCOUTING ADELPHI
After beginning the season 14-1, the Panthers have since gone 3-8. They currently hold an overall mark of 17-9 and 10-9 conference record. The squad started the season 5-0 and 3-0 in conference play until the Owls upset Adelphi, 60-57 at Moore Field House. They are lead by Richard Byrd's 18.7 points per game, which ranks him sixth in the conference in that department. The junior guard is shooting 40% from the floor and a team-best 36% from downtown. The Panthers also have one of the top guards in the conference. A transfer from Quinnipiac University, Casey Cosgrove is dishing out 5.1 assists per game to rank third in the NE-10. As a team, Adelphi has been beating their opponents by an average margin of 9.5 points and rely on their strong defense. They hold their opponents to just 63.3 points per game (third in NE-10) on 39% shooting (second in NE-10).
SCOUTING SAINT ROSE
The Golden Knights are 14-10 overall, 11-8 in the Northeast-10 and had won four straight as of February 16. Brian Hanuschak is one of the team's top players, averaging close to a double-double with 12.7 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. His 9.0 rebounds rank him fourth in the conference in that department. Shea Bromirski is their top scoring, dropping close to 16 points per contest. Saint Rose as a team is one of the top offensive squads in the Northeast-10. They lead the conference in three-point percentage (.411), rank second in scoring (74.6) and field goal percentage (.461) and fourth in free throw percentage (.724). Despite the team's offensive success, they struggle on the other end and rank within the bottom half of all those categories defensively.
THE POINTS KEEP ON COMIN'
On January 20, freshman guard Tobin Carberry recorded 30 points on 11-for-21 shooting and was 4-of-8 from behind-the-arc. The 30 points marked the second time this season the freshman has dropped 30 or more in a game. He also scored 31 against Assumption on December 7.
DOUBLE-DOUBLE
On January 12, junior Dexton Williamson recorded his first career double-double as an Owl. In that game, he recorded new season-highs in points (19), rebounds (12) and assists (3) against Saint Michael's as he went 7-for-11 from the floor. He followed that up with another double-double performance at Franklin Pierce in which he scored 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. His stellar play earned him his first Northeast-10 weekly honor roll selection.
OUT-OF-CONFERENCE SHOWDOWN
The Owls claimed a 58-56 win over Dowling in the team's last game of 2009. With six seconds remaining and the game tied at 56-56, Chris Harris drove to the lane and found a streaking Clyde Chapman who hit the game-winning lay-up as time expired. Chapman finished the game with 11 points and six rebounds. Tobin Carberry had a game-high 23 points, including 20 in the first half. Dowling, as a team, scored just 24 points in the first half.
NORTHEAST-10 FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Tobin Carberry has been selected Northeast-10 Conference Freshman of the Week on three occasions this season. He was honored by the league on December 14, January 4 and January 18.
WHAT A RUN
On December 2, the Owls knocked off undefeated Adelphi, 60-57, in one of the program's most impressive victories in recent memory. Southern trailed by as much as 15 points with over seven minutes to play in regulation but remained composed. Freshman Ante Cosic hit a lay-up at the 6:37 mark to begin an incredible 20-0 run by the Owls. A desperation three by the Panthers with one second remaining was no good, as Southern handed Adelphi its first loss of the season.
INCREASED PRODUCTION
In his first three games this season, sophomore Kieran Ramsey saw just 17 minutes per game and averaged 2.7 points and 4 rebounds. However, over the next three games Ramsey saw his minutes go up and as a result, so did his production on the court. In that span he averaged 33.7 minutes, 13 points and 6 rebounds per game. He ranked second on the team in points and also recorded his first double-double of the season against AIC with 11 points and 11 boards.
DISHIN' THE ROCK
As of December 30, sophomore guard Chris Harris ranked third in the Northeast-10 Conference in assists with an average of 5.5 per game. He also recorded a new career-high against Le Moyne earlier in the season, as he dished out 11 assists.
DEADLY FROM DEEP
The Owls were hitting 41% of their shots from behind-the-arc during their first 10 games of the season. The team's .410 three-point percentage was tied for first in the Northeast-10 alongside Merrimack.
OFFENSIVE THREAT
The Owls have found a scoring threat for the 2009-10 season. Freshman guard Tobin Carberry leads the squad with 18.8 points per game and ranks fifth in the NE-10 in that department.
LIGHTS OUT
In the team's loss to Le Moyne, junior guard Andrew Zito and freshman guard Tobin Carberry combined for 8-for-15 shooting from behind-the-arc. Zito had a stretch of four consecutive three's as he matched a career-high with 18 points.
IMPRESSIVE DEBUT
In his first game as an Owl, freshman Tobin Carberry shot 8-for-10 from the floor and 10-for-15 from the charity stripe as he dropped 28 points against Felician. Carberry also led the team defensively with three steals and was named to the Northeast-10 Conference weekly honor roll for his performance.
KEY RETURNERS
The Owls have just five returning players from last year's squad but they will be looked upon to lead the team this season. Senior John Mazzarella was a force down low in 2008-09 and his leadership will play a pivotal role for the Owls in 2009-10. Juniors Lance Long and Andrew Zito return with veteran experience and sophomores Chris Harris and Kieran Ramsey look to improve on impressive freshman seasons.
WELCOME ABOARD
The Owls welcome seven newcomers to this year's squad including veterans Johnnie Bird, Clyde Chapman and Dexton Williamson and freshmen Tobin Carberry, Brandon Ennis, Ante Cosic and Jonathan Schofield.
IN THE NORTHEAST-10 PRESEASON POLL
The Owls have been ranked No. 16 in this year's Northeast-10 Preseason Coaches Poll.
BLOCK PARTY
John Mazzarella finished the 2008-09 season ranked third in the Northeast-10 Conference in blocks per game with 2.42. Earlier in the season, Mazzarella had a career-high seven blocks against Pace (1/10). He also had two games last season in which he blocked six shots.
OWLS ON THE HONOR ROLL
Tobin Carberry, Chris Harris, Kieran Ramsey and Dexton Williamson have been named to the Northeast-10 Conference weekly honor roll this season.
ON DECK
The Owls conclude the 2009-10 season at Moore Field House on Feb. 24. They will host Assumption at 7:30 p.m.
