The Saint Augustine's University men's basketball team will visit Lincoln (Pa.) University at Rivero Hall in Lincoln University, Pa., on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at 4 p.m.
Records
The Falcons are 5-8 overall and 0-3 in the CIAA. The Lions are 4-10 overall and 2-2 in the CIAA.
Media Coverage
Video Stream - http://lulions.com/sports/2014/9/6/GEN_0906142618.aspx
Ticket Prices
Ticket prices are $13 for general admission (ages 13 and up) and $5 for youth.
Story Line
This is the second of three consecutive road games in five days against CIAA Northern Division teams for the Falcons.
Last Meeting
Anthony Gaskins scored 26 points for the Falcons in an 88-65 CIAA loss to Lincoln (Pa.) at Emery Gymnasium on Jan. 10, 2015.
Last Meeting at Rivero Hall
Amere May and Tashaun Stockdale each scored 11 points for the Falcons, who lost 69-48 to Lincoln (Pa.) on Jan. 11, 2014.
Last Game
Quincy January (So./Atlanta, GA) scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Falcons in a 78-62 CIAA loss to Bowie State University at Jordan Arena in Bowie, Md., on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. Keith Crawford (Sr./Richmond, VA) added 11 points and Julius Murphy (So./Goldsboro, NC) chipped in 10 points for the Falcons, who led most of the first half and trailed only 43-42 with 13:12 left in the game. But the Bulldogs gradually pulled away from the Falcons, outscoring the visitors 35-20 the rest of contest.
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 (71.2).
Falcons Aggressive On The Boards
The Falcons are fourth in the CIAA in offensive rebounds per game (13.9) and rebound margin per game (2.5).
January Leads The CIAA In Rebounding
Sophomore forward Quincy January (Atlanta, GA) leads the CIAA in rebounds per game (9.2). He is tied for fifth in the CIAA in blocks (15) and ranks fourth in field goal percentage (59.2). January is the team's leading scorer with a 16.0 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 11th nationally in Division II.
Gaskins Scoring From 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 13.1 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 (12.2) and leads the team in assists per game (3.3). He also averages 3.8 rebounds per game. Crawford was named CIAA Player of the Week this season. He is tied for eighth in the CIAA in three-pointers made (22).
About The Opponent
Joshua Davis paces Lincoln (Pa.) with an 11.4 scoring average and 6.6 rebounding average, both team highs. Quaman Burton averages 10.4 points and 3.2 assists per game for the Lions, who ranks third in the CIAA in rebounding margin per game (3.1) and offensive rebounds per game (14.6). John Hill is in his sixth season as head coach.
