The Saint Augustine's University men's basketball team will visit Virginia Union University at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va., on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Records
The Falcons are 5-9 overall and 0-4 in the CIAA. The Panthers are 6-9 overall, 0-4 in the CIAA and 0-1 in the Northern Division.
Media Coverage
Ticket Prices
Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for senior citizens, children ages 8 and over and visiting college students with ID.
Story Line
This is the third of a three-game road trip in five days against CIAA Northern Division opponents for the Falcons. Both teams meet again after playing a non-conference contest in Raleigh, N.C., one week ago.
Last Meeting
Quincy January (So./Atlanta, GA) scored 19 points, but the Falcons lost to Virginia Union University 85-53 in a non-conference game at Emery Gymnasium in Raleigh, N.C., on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016.
Last Meeting at Barco-Stevens Hall
Joel Kindred led the Falcons with 16 points and 18 rebounds, but a late Falcons' rally fell short in a 75-71 CIAA loss to Virginia Union on Jan. 13, 2014.
Last Game
Jeremy Saunders (Jr./Hampton, VA) scored a career-high 19 points for the Falcons in a 68-47 CIAA loss to Lincoln (Pa.) University in Lincoln University, Pa., on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. About the Falcons' Head Coach
MarQus Johnson is in his second season as the Falcons' head men's basketball coach. In his first season, Johnson coached guard Raheem Jolliffe to All-CIAA honors and forward Quincy January to CIAA Rookie of the Year honors. Johnson was elevated to head coach after two seasons as assistant men's basketball coach for the Falcons from 2012 to 2014. He was previously an assistant coach at Saint Augustine's University from 2008 to 2010. In the 2009-10 season, Johnson helped direct the Falcons to their second CIAA championship in school history. That squad advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament and earned a national top 25 ranking.
Falcons Stingy On Defense
The Falcons rank second in the CIAA in points per game allowed (71.0).
Falcons Aggressive On The Boards
The Falcons are third in the CIAA in offensive rebounds per game (14.1) and fourth in rebound margin per game (2.4).
January Leads The CIAA In Rebounding
Sophomore forward Quincy January (Atlanta, GA) leads the CIAA in rebounds per game (9.1). He is fifth in the CIAA in blocks (15) and ranks fourth in field goal percentage (58.1). January is the team's leading scorer with a 15.6 average. He is a Preseason All-CIAA pick who was the league' rookie of the year last season. The high-leaping forward has six double-doubles, which ranks 19th nationally in Division II. Gaskins Scoring From The Perimeter
Preseason All-CIAA pick Anthony Gaskins (Jr./Greenville, NC) is picking up where he left off last season. He is the team's second-leading scorer with a 12.3 average despite missing four games due to injury. Crawford Steady In The Backcourt
Senior guard Keith Crawford (Richmond, VA) is third on the team in points per game (11.2) and leads the team in assists per game (3.2). He also averages 3.7 rebounds per game. Crawford was named CIAA Player of the Week this season.
About The Opponent
Ray Anderson ranks second in the CIAA in points per game (20.3) for Virginia Union. Tavon Mealy leads the CIAA in field goal percentage (68.5) and averages 6.5 rebounds per game. Mealy ranks eighth in Division II in field goal percentage. Ke'Andre Gibson ranks third in the conference in assists per game (4.6). The Panthers rank third in the CIAA in field goal percentage (47.7). Jay Butler is in his first season as head coach.
