REDLANDS, Calif. – The University of Redlands men's basketball team looks to get back on track tonight, January 19 when they travel to take on the University of La Verne beginning at 7:00pm. 

Game Details

University of Redlands at University of La Verne
Wednesday, January 19 @ 7:00pm
"The Tents" (1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750)

Live Coverage

Video -  https://www.sciacnetwork.com/ulv/

Live Stats - https://goredlands.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/boxscores/20220119_gi4r.xml

Uni. of Redlands Coming into the Game
The Bulldogs are coming into this evening 6-5, 2-2 SCIAC following a 96-63 loss to Chapman University.  They have now been .500 over their past four games and have won four of their past six with wins coming against George Fox, Whittier College, UC Santa Cruz, and Cal Lutheran.

Uni. of La Verne Coming into the Game

The Leopards have been struggling this season with a 2-10, 0-3 SCIAC record.  Still searching for their first conference victory.  Their last SCIAC win came back on January 22, 2020 against Cal Lutheran.  Since then they have dropped 12 straight conference games.  They are currently on a five-game losing skid with their last loss coming against Whittier College (81-73).  Their two wins this season are against Embry-Riddle (72-70) and West Coast Baptist (80-58).             

Head-to-Head (Past Five Years)

The University of Redlands has been dominant in this match-up with La Verne holding the advantage 8-2.  They have been perfect at 6-0 from 2017-2020 and suffered the two losses in the 2016-17 season.  UR outscored the Leos in both victories in the 2019-20 season 80-58 and 103-73.             

2020-21 (COVID Year), 2019-20 (2-0), 2018-19 (2-0), 2017-18 (2-0), 2016-17 (0-2), 2015-16 (2-0)  

By the Numbers

Uni. of Redlands – The Bulldogs are averaging 77.1 PPG, shooting 42.2% from the field, 32.9% from three-point territory, and 64.7% from the free-throw line.  They use their bigs inside to bring in 36.6 RPG, while dishing out 10.8 APG.  Their tough defensive press picks up 8.5 SPG and 3.5 BPG.  They are allowing 76.3 PPG, and seeing opponents shoot 43% from the field and 33% from behind the arc.     

Uni. of La Verne – The offense has been tough for the Leopards putting up 63.8 PPG, while shooting 41% from the field, 32.4% from three-point territory, and 57.8% from the free-throw line.  They collect 38.9 RPG and 11.4 APG, while limiting opponents to 72.3 PPG, 46.8% shooting, and 33.2% from three-point territory.    

2021-22 UR Impact Players

G - Darne Duckett (15.9 PPG, 175 Points, 38% FG, 74% FT, 50 Reb., 42 Assists, 19 Steals)

G – Justice Marmara (10.1 PPG, 111 Points, 42% FG, 52 Reb., 11 Assists, 11 Steals)

G – Neil Owens (12.6 PPG, 126 Points, 41% FG, 47% 3PT, 22 Reb., 12 Assists, 6 Steals)

F – Khair Jackson (6.7 PPG, 60 Points, 42% FG, 20 Reb., 11 Steals, 5 Blocks)    

F – Romeo Mays (11.6 PPG, 128 Points, 55% FG, 90 Rebounds, 20 Blocks, 13 Steals) 

2021-22 ULV Impact Players

G – Paul Antonis (15.5 PPG, 170 Points, 42% FG, 37% 3PT, 79% FT, 68 Reb., 19 Assists, 8 Steals, 11 Blocks)

G – John Malone II (13.1 PPG, 118 Points, 42% FG, 32% 3PT, 35 Reb., 24 Assists, 9 Steals, 4 Blocks)
G – Isaiah Knox (7.3 PPG, 88 Points, 34% FG, 54 Reb., 19 Assists, 5 Steals, 4 Blocks) 

G – Alex Blanco (6.5 PPG, 72 Points, 43% FG, 46% 3PT, 81% FT, 27 Reb., 5 Steals, 4 Assists)

F – Seth Shaw (13.4 PPG, 134 Points, 54% FG, 81 Reb., 20 Assists, 5 Steals)

Probable Starters

Uni. of Redlands – No. 3 Justice Marmara (So. – Arlington, TX), No. 5 Romeo Mays (GR – Vallejo, CA), No. 11 Darne Duckett (Sr. – Oakland, CA), No. 12 Tyson Legner (So. - Phoenix, AZ), No. 24 Neil Owens (So. – Pasadena, CA)

Uni. of La Verne – No. 2 Brian Adams (Jr. – Bronx, NY), No. 10 Alex Blanco (Jr. – Hawthorne, CA), No. 14 Paul Antonis (Jr. – Coarsegold, CA), No. 20 Joshua Rook (Fr. – Fontana, CA), No. 21 Seth Shaw (Jr. – Lakewood, CA)