PREVIEW: 'The Game' returns Thursday
Game Info |
Humber vs Sheridan |
Date |
Feb. 16 |
First Serve |
8 pm |
Venue |
North Campus Gym |
Watch Live |
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Series Record |
Humber trails, 61-65 |
Last Meeting |
L 90-84, 2022 |
Streak |
W17 |
The Storyline
Humber men's basketball (9-8, 6th West) will wrap up the 2023 regular season Thursday evening when Sheridan (11-6, 3rd West) visits the North Campus Gym. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. and will be streamed live on the Hawks Sports Network.
Last Time Out
The Hawks concluded their road schedule for the season, dropping both games on the road down in southwestern Ontario. On Feb. 10, Humber dropped a tough contest to Lambton, 73-70, then fell to No. 10 St. Clair, 94-83.
'The Game'
The Humber/Sheridan game – considered by many as the fiercest rivalry in the CCAA – resumes Thursday for the 109th regular-season edition. Since 1998, these two programs have combined for 17 OCAA provincial titles and 28 combined gold medals since 1985.
By the numbers
Last 100 games
- Wins: Humber - 55 | Sheridan - 45
- Points: Humber - 7,747 | Sheridan – 7,574
- PPG: Humber – 77.5 | Sheridan – 75.7
Postseason Titles
- CCAA Championships: Humber – 7 | Sheridan – 2
- OCAA Championships: Humber – 15 | Sheridan – 13
Scouting Sheridan
- The Bruins have won three of their last four, narrowly missing out on a win over No. 7 Mohawk – falling 104-101 in overtime.
- Sheridan has won eight of the last 12 meetings against the Hawks.
- Mohamud Qasim is fourth in the conference in scoring, averaging 23.5 PPG.
Seniors Night
Prior to tip-off, Humber will be honouring fifth-year senior Dwayne Lambert-Cadore, who will be playing in his final game at the North Campus Gym.
All good things come to an end
Humber will finish a regular-season win percentage below .600 for the first time since 1997.
D-Fence
The Hawks are holding opponents to 38.6 per cent shooting from the floor – the best mark in the west division.
Admission
Admission to the game is free to everyone; however, once the gym hits capacity, the doors will be closed, and Humber will no longer admit new fans.
What's Next?
Humber will head on the road for a crossover game for the first time in program history. Opponent and game time will be announced next week.