11.14.2011

FARMVILLE, Va. -- Longwood University is hosting only its second Live TV game ever against Canisius College of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference on Tuesday night, November 15, at 7 p.m. as SPORTSfever Television Network from Marietta, Pennsylvania is producing the home game for live coverage on FOX College Sports (FCS Atlantic) and the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN). FCS Atlantic and MASN are available nationwide via most digital cable providers, including Shentel locally, as well as the DIRECTV® (FCS Atlantic-617, MASN-640) satellite network. Former Longwood radio play-by-play announcer Jon Schaeffer, currently the Manager of Media Relations & Broadcasting for the Philadelphia Phillies' Triple-A Affiliate Lehigh Valley IronPigs, will handle the game's play-by-play while former Bucknell (1975-94) and William and Mary (1994-2000) men's basketball head coach Charlie Woollum will serve as the game's color analyst. The game will feature a WHITE OUT promotion as all fans are encouraged to wear white attire to show team spirit and pride for Lancers.

GAME DETAILS
Date: November 15, 2011
Site: Farmville, Va.
Facility: Willett Hall (1,807)
Tip: 7:05 p.m.
TV: FOX College Sports (FCS Atlantic) - DIRECTV® 617 | MASN - DIRECTV® 640
Talent: Jon Schaeffer & Charlie Woollum
Radio: WVHL-FM Kickin' Country 92.9
Talent: Scott Bacon
Internet: TEAMLINE
Live Stats
Series: First Meeting

Game Notes (pdf)

Series History
Longwood and Canisius are meeting first time ever in the sport of men's basketball.  It is also the first meeting for the Lancers against a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).

A Look At Canisius
Canisius is coached by Tom Parrotta who is in his sixth year with the program, compiling a record of 59-97, including a season-opening 82-73 road loss at James Madison (11.13).  The Golden Griffins finished 15-15 overall during 2010-11, including 9-9 in the MAAC, and junior guard Gaby Belardo is expected to lead the team this year and was a preseason Second Team All-MAAC selection.  Belardo is the top returning scorer  (10.3) for Canisius while last year's team leader in both assists (3.9) and steals (1.4) as well.  The Golden Griffins had four double-figure scorers at JMU, including junior guard Harold Washington (23), sophomore forward Chris Manhertz (16), junior guard Alshwan Hymes (15), and Belardo (11).  Last year, Canisius averaged 68.1 points while shooting 42% from the field, including 35% on three-point field goals, and 70% at the line -- allowing opponents 67.5 points.

A Look At Longwood
Longwood followed its season-opening 78-70 home loss to Navy (11.11) with a 91-73 home win past NAIA Virginia Intermont (11.13).  The Lancers closed the first half with an 11-5 run to lead 48-38 at halftime against the stubborn Cobras and were never threatened in the second half.  LU was led by senior center Antwan Carter with a double-double of 19 points and a game-high 16 rebounds, senior guard Jeremiah Bowman had 17 points, and sophomore guard David Robinson added a career-high 13 points off the bench in 19 minutes.  Senior forward Jan van der Kooij contributed eight points and a career-high 13 rebounds.  LU shot 50% (33-66) from the field, including 40% (10-25) on three-pointers, and 44% (15-34) at the free throw line.

The highly-anticipated contest can also be heard live locally on WVHL Radio, Kickin' Country 92.9 FM.