PREVIEW: Defending champions host Mohawk in '22 home opener
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mohawk (3-0, 3-0) | 23 | 20 | 13 | 27 | 83 |
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Humber (1-2, 1-2) | 23 | 21 | 23 | 13 | 80 |
| Game Info | 6 Humber vs Mohawk |
| Date | Nov. 2 |
| Tip-off | 8 p.m. |
| Venue | North Campus Gym |
| Watch Live | Click Here |
| Series Record | Humber leads, 59-24 |
| Last Meeting | W, 105-88, 2022 |
| Streak | W1 |
The storyline
No. 6 Humber men's basketball hosts the Mohawk Mountaineers (2-0, 1st West) Wednesday evening for its 2022 home opener.
Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. and will be streamed live on the Hawks Sports Network.
The matchup
The Hawks and Mountaineers will be facing off for the first time since last season's divisional round, where Humber advanced to the quarter-final round with a 105-88 victory.
Scouting Mohawk
- The Mountaineers have been red-hot to begin the season, featuring the highest-scoring offence in the conference at 113.0 PPG.
- Mohawk's 52.7 per cent shooting from the floor is the best mark in the OCAA.
- Stefan Anisko is leading the squad, averaging 24.0 PPG on 63.3 per cent shooting from the floor.
- Brian Jonker returns for his 16th season at the helm, leading the Mountaineers to the 2012 CCAA national title.
Last time out
The Hawks picked up their first win of the season in North Bay, defeating the Canadore Panthers (0-3, 10th West), 96-81. Marcus Clarke-Moore finished with a career-high 24 points in the win, while senior Dwayne Lambert-Cadore narrowly missed a triple-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.
Home sweet Humber
The Hawks are 309-86 (.780) all-time at home during the regular season and have won seven of their last eight home openers.
Drought from deep
Humber's 30.9 per cent from beyond the arc is the ninth lowest in the conference.
Pass the rock
Dwayne Lambert-Cadore's 7.0 APG is tied for the most in the OCAA.
Open looks
Freshman Jayar Harewood's 68.8 per cent shooting from the floor is the fifth-best mark in the conference.
What's next?
The defending national champions will head on the road for a two-game trip, beginning with the Fanshawe Falcons (1-1, 4th West) on Nov. 5. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m.
