Men's Basketball | 3/13/2016 3:10:00 PM

WHEELING, W. Va. – After an upset win last night over Wheeling Jesuit, 66-65, on the Cardinals home floor, Mercyhurst will face-off against PSAC Eastern Division foe Kutztown with an opportunity to advance to the NCAA Atlantic Regional Championship game Tuesday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the McDonough Center in Wheeling, West Virginia.

The Lakers and Golden Bears have already met once this season back in late November at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center (MAC), with Mercyhurst edging out Kutztown, 71-70, in overtime.

It was senior Sean Beins who had the big game against Kutztown earlier in the season, scoring 20 points and hitting 4-of-6 3-pointers. Damon Jones also contributed 14.

Kutztown advanced to the NCAA Second Round after defeating West Chester, 76-63, last night. The Golden Bears had four players reach double figures, as they went on to beat the Golden Rams for the third time this season.

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Game Notes for 3/13/16 | (5) Kutztown vs. (8) Mercyhurst

Kutztown

- Saturday's win over West Chester, 76-63, advanced the Golden Bears to their second appearance in the NCAA Second Round. The last time Kutztown ap­peared in round two was in 2009, when they were knocked out by Gannon.

- Kutztown averages 84.6 points a game, while their defense holds opponents to 73.1.

- The Golden Bears are a good rebounding unit, averaging 41.3 boards a game.

- Josh Johnson leads the team in scoring and re­bounding, averaging 15.6 points per game and 8.5 rebounds.

- Ethan Ridgeway is the team's facilitator, averaging 4.3 assists a game.

- Kutztown shoots 47.9 percent from the floor.

Mercyhurst

- Saturday's win over Wheeling Jesuit, 66-65, was the Lakers first ever NCAA Tournament win in program history.

- Sunday's game against Kutztown will mark the second time these two teams faced off this season, as the Lakers prevailed over the Golden Bears, 71-70, in overtime at home back in late November.

- The Lakers are the best defensive team in the country, ranking 1st in the NCAA. They are holding opponents to 59.7 points per game.

- Mercyhurst shoots 47.4 percent from the field.

- The Lakers hold opponents to 30.6 rebounds per game.

- Senior guard Damon Jones averages 14.5 points per game -- Leads team.

- Senior forward Kayode Ajenifuja is shooting 57.9 percent from the field -- Leads team.

- H'ian Hale leads the team in assists with 119 total. He averages 4.0 assists per game.