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Seahawks Open CAA On New Year's Eve Vs. Tigers


Game #14: UNCW "Seahawks" vs. Towson "Tigers"
SECU Arena (5,200) • Towson, Md.
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 • Noon
Seahawk Digital Network (Audio)
Twitter: @UNCWMensHoops • #RunDefendWin
Game Notes: UNCW | TU
22564
 UNCW "Seahawks"
2016-17 Record: 11-2, 0-0
Last Game: L 87-73, at Clemson, 12-28-16
Head Coach: Kevin Keatts (3rd Season)
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26910 Towson "Tigers"
2016-17 Record: 8-5, 0-0
Last Game: W 76-69, vs. Iona, 12-22-16
Head Coach: Pat Skerry  (7th Season)
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TOWSON, Maryland – After setting a conference record for regular season out-of-league victories, the UNCW men's basketball team now sets its sights on the real prize - another Colonial Athletic Association crown to bookend last year's storybook run.
 
The Seahawks, 11-2, take on Towson, 8-5, early Saturday in a New Year's Eve showdown of the CAA's top two teams according to a preseason poll. Tip-off is set for Noon at SECU Arena near Baltimore.
 
UNCW is looking to start a new winning streak after its eight-game string was snapped on Wednesday in an 87-73 loss at Clemson. The Tigers shot 55.7 percent from the floor and used a 20-5 run in the first half to break away from the Seahawks.
 
Third-year Head Coach Kevin Keatts has rebuilt the Seahawks, who have won five CAA titles, into a conference stalwart in just three short seasons. Since a loss to the Tigers in last year's third conference game, UNCW has won 16 of its last 18 tests against CAA foes. UNCW owns a CAA-leading .661 winning percentage over the last two years behind a 43-22 record in conference games.
 
The Seahawks lead the 34-game series with the Tigers by a 20-14 margin and own a 17-10 record against Towson since the Baltimore-area club joined the CAA in 2001-02.  Towson, however, has won two of three matchups at sparkling SECU Arena.
 
UNCW and TU split a pair of games one year ago. Last January, the Tigers handed the Seahawks a 76-60 setback at SECU Arena before UNCW evened the score with a 74-68 decision at Trask Coliseum on Feb. 27, 2016.
 
The Seahawks bring a balanced attack into the New Year's Eve party. Sophomore guard C.J. Bryce, a rising star in the loop, tops the club with 18.1 points per game, followed by senior guard Chris Flemmings (16.8), senior guard Denzel Ingram (13.5) and sophomore forward Devontae Cacok (13.2).
 
UNCW leads the CAA in seven statistical categories: scoring offense (87.7), scoring margin (+12.2), field goal percentage (.495), steals (7.9), turnover margin (5.31), assist/turnover ratio (1.4) and average home attendance (4,338).
 
Towson, meanwhile, returns to the hardwood following an extended layoff. The Tigers last played on Dec. 22 in Las Vegas, where they trimmed Iona, 76-69, in the 2016 South Point Holiday Hoops Classic.
 
The Tigers also feature four players averaging in double digits. Junior guard Mike Morsell (17.6), senior forward William Adala Moto (12.8), junior guard DeShawn Morman (10.9) and senior forward John Davis (10.8) give the Black & Gold plenty of offensive firepower.
 
Saturday marks the sixth time the Seahawks have played on New Year's Eve, but the first appearance on the final day of the year for the Tigers. UNCW owns a 2-3 record in Dec. 31 games and topped Drexel, 75-63, last year on the celebratory date.
 
Live Seahawk Digital Network (SDN) coverage of Saturday's UNCW-Towson contest begins with the pregame show at 11:45 a.m. Visit UNCWsports.com/SDN for live audio coverage. In addition, a radio broadcast of the game can be heard on WLSG 94.1 FM and 1340 AM (Wilmington) and WSME 97.1 FM and 1120 AM (Jacksonville).

Season tickets remain available by visiting the UNCW Athletics Ticket Office in Trask Coliseum, calling 1-800-808-UNCW or clicking on the Tickets button via UNCWSports.com. Tickets start as low as $99, with 5 and 8-game mini-plans also available.
 
For more information on the UNCW men's basketball team throughout the 2016-17 season, visit UNCWsports.com and click on the Men's Basketball button. Additional information is also available on UNCW's social media channels: Facebook (UNCW Men's Basketball), Twitter (@UNCWmenshoops), Instagram (UNCWBasketball).
 
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Players Mentioned

C.J. Bryce

#12 C.J. Bryce

G
6' 5"
Sophomore
Devontae Cacok

#15 Devontae Cacok

F
6' 7"
Sophomore
Chris Flemmings

#1 Chris Flemmings

G
6' 5"
Redshirt Senior
Denzel Ingram

#10 Denzel Ingram

G
6' 0"
Redshirt Senior

Players Mentioned

C.J. Bryce

#12 C.J. Bryce

6' 5"
Sophomore
G
Devontae Cacok

#15 Devontae Cacok

6' 7"
Sophomore
F
Chris Flemmings

#1 Chris Flemmings

6' 5"
Redshirt Senior
G
Denzel Ingram

#10 Denzel Ingram

6' 0"
Redshirt Senior
G