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Men's Basketball 2/11/2020 2:19:00 PM Myles Johnson, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations

PREVIEW: Men’s Basketball Set to Host Mercyhurst in Porreco Pride of Erie Games (Game Notes)

GAMEDAY CENTRAL
Game Details	Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 \| Mercyhurst vs. Gannon \| 7:30 p.m. \| Hammermill Center
Records	Gannon (12-9, 11-6 PSAC) \| Mercyhurst (14-7, 12-5 PSAC)
Game Coverage	Live Video Live Stats Live Audio \| Radio – Fox Sports Radio 1330 AM
Tickets	Adults ($5) \| Students & Seniors ($3) \| Free On-Street Parking \| Campus Map
Social Media	Twitter - @GUKnights \| Facebook - Gannon University Athletics Instagram - gannongoldenknights \| Youtube – Gannon Athletics
Gannon Links	Game Notes \| Roster \| Schedule \| Statistics
Mercyhurst Links	Game Notes \| Roster \| Schedule \| Statistics

AROUND THE LEAGUE

GAME PROMOTIONS

Porreco Pride of Erie Game (Sponsored by Bianchi Hondo and Jason Porreco): The winner of each Gannon-Mercyhurst women's basketball game receives the Porreco Pride of Erie trophy and holds onto the honor until defending it the next matchup. Also presented after the game will be a "Game Changer Award" given to the student-athlete who had the most impact on the outcome of the game.
- Bianchi Honda Dance for Your Dinner Contest – Final media timeout of each game
- Bianchi Honda T-Shirt Toss with one lucky fan winning a $100 gift card
- Free t-shirts for Gannon students
- Many more prizes and giveaways
Chick-Fil-A and Jimmy John's promotional night! Lots going on, so make sure to come check out the action.

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Golden Knights enter the week with a 12-9 (11-6 PSAC) overall record and have won their last five games. Most recently, Gannon went on the road and topped Seton Hill, 82-76.
Gannon connected on a season-high 32 free throws, including 23 in the second half in the win over Seton Hill last Saturday. It marked the most free throws in a game since the Knights made 33 at Lock Haven on Feb. 12, 2011.
Matt Johnson (Gary, Ind./Adlai E. Stevenson) is averaging 10.1 points per game. He has hit the 20-point scoring mark in three of his last four games, including matching a career-high 26 points at Seton Hill last Saturday.

STREAKING

Gannon is currently on a five-game win streak, which is the longest active win streak in the PSAC. Over that span, the Knights are netting 70.0 points per game in comparison to their opponents' 55.6. Matt Johnson (Gary, Ind./Adlai E. Stevenson) has paced Gannon with a team-high 18.0 points per game and 21 total assists.

FACING MERCYHURST

These two teams met earlier this season on January 18. Gannon fell short in the final seconds after Trystan Pratapas connected on the game-winning three with two seconds remaining to put the game out of reach, 58-55.
This will mark the 80th meeting in a series that dates back to 1974-75. Gannon is 29-10 when facing Mercyhurst at home and leads the all-time series, 54-25.

SCOUTING THE LAKERS

The Lakers enter the week with a 14-7 (12-5 PSAC) overall record and are 4-1 in their last five games. Most recently, Mercyhurst rolled past Clarion, 86-44.
Mercyhurst is 4-5 in road games this season.
Miykah McIntosh paces the Lakers with 13.6 points per game. He has hit the 20-point scoring mark four times this season.

UP NEXT

Gannon travels to PSAC West leading No. 9/6 Indiana (Pa.) on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

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