The Game Stories
} Edinboro not only looks to snap a two-game losing streak, but also to have something resembling a healthy roster.  The Fighting Scots, with just a ten-man roster to begin with, had managed to get by without Alex Moore, who has not played since the eighth game.  But over the last four games they've battled the flu, with Johnathan Logan and Jay Fletcher missing games, while Bryan Theriot and Fletcher have also gone done with injuries.  Several others have kept the training room busy, as well.  Moore, meanwhile, has now missed the last six games.
} The Fighting Scots come in with a 9-5 record and are 5-5 in thye PSAC West.  They won five of eight games against the Eastern Division, but have lost to California(Pa.) and Gannon i n the Western Division.
} Edinboro is in the midst of a stretch of five home games in six contests.  The Fighting Scots just concluded a three-game homestand, and following the trip to Lock Haven they face a brutal week with home games against Indiana(Pa.) and Slippery Rock, the co-leaders in the PSAC West.
} Head coach Greg Walcavich is in his 24th season in charge of the Fighting Scots, showing a 421-246 record.  Including stints at Birmingham Southern and West Virginia Wesleyan he is 575-309 overall as he is in his 31st season as a head coach.
} After finishing 0-25 last year, Lock Haven has a 5-8 record and is 3-7 in the PSAC West.  The Bald Eagles snapped a 44-game losing streak at the beginning of the year, and haven't won six games in a season since the 2009-10 team went 6-19.  The last time Lock Haven won more than six games was 2006-07 (12-15).
} The Edinboro-Lock Haven contest features the top two scoring offenses in the PSAC, as Edinboro comes in averaging 79.5 ppg. and Lock Haven 78.2 ppg.  The game could also showcase two of the top four scorers in the league, with Lock Haven guard Wali Hepburn pacing the conference in scoring at 23.8 ppg., and Bryan Theriot fourth at 20.4 ppg.
} Edinboro was picked to finish fourth in the PSAC West.  Lock Haven, meanwhile, is probably the biggest surprise in the PSAC West along with Mercyhurst, winning five more games than it did last year.  The Bald Eagles were voted to finish eighth.
 
Edinboro Probable Starters (19-5, 5-5 PSAC West)
11           Johnathan Logan (F, 6-7, 209, Jr. -- Rochester, PA) -- 10.9 ppg., 4.2 rpg.
12           Bobby Davis (F, 6-7, 200, Jr. -- Greensburg, PA) -- 3.6 ppg., 4.4 rpg.
15           Jay Fletcher (G, 6-1, 190, Sr. – Morgantown, WV) -- 12.2 ppg., 4.2 rpg.
21           Isaiah Prince  (G, 6-0, 170, Sr. -- Pittsburgh, PA) -- 15.7 ppg., 4.1 rpg.
55           Bryan Theriot  (C, 6-9, 265, Jr. -- Middleburg Heights, OH) -- 20.4 ppg., 10.6 rpg.
 
Off the Bench
3              Will Marrow II  (G, 6-3, 192, Fr.-r -- Maple Heights, OH) -- 4.2 ppg., 2.8 rpg.
4              Jamal Bailey (F, 6-5, 200, Jr. -- Cleveland, OH) -- 2.6 ppg.,               3.2 rpg.
5              Alex Moore (F, 6-4, 195, Jr. -- Olean, NY)               -- 7.3 ppg., 4.1 rpg.
23           Xavier Churnac (F, 6-5, 195, Jr. -- New York, NY) -- 7.8 ppg., 3.7 rpg.         
25           Guy Rundle (G, 6-2, 188, Jr. -- London, England) -- 1.9 ppg., 1.0 rpg.
 
Scouting Lock Haven
} The Bald Eagles have lost four straight games to fall to 5-8 overall and 3-7 in the PSAC West.  They've already played three overtime games, losing two of those.  Most impressive is a 68-58 win over East Stroudsburg, the only loss the PSAC East leader has in league play.  Lock Haven opened the season with a 95-74 win over Salem International to snap a 44-game losing streak.  In addition, the 94-87 win over Shippensburg on December 2 snapped a 43-game losing streak in PSAC play that stretched back to February 6, 2010.  The Bald Eagle program has been revitalized by a pair of transfers who are combining for 40 points per game.  Sophomore Wali Hepburn, a 6'3” guard, is leading the conference in scoring at 23.8 ppg.  He adds 6.8 rpg., and leads the team with 55 assists and 22 steals.  He is a frequent visitor to the free throw line, making 105 of 125 free throws.  In addition, he is averaging 40 minutes per game.  Kasheef Festus, a 6'5”, 245 lb. juunior, comes in at 16.4 ppg. and a team-leading 7.5 rpg.  He is shooting 56.2 percent from the floor.   
 
The Edinboro-Lock Haven Series
 
} Edinboro leads 91-19
The Fighting Scots have dominated the all-time series, but Lock Haven proved in 2009-10 that you can never take anything for granted.  The Bald Eagles swept the season series that year, snapping a nine-game winning streak by the Fighting Scots.  Edinboro has since come back to win the last four meetings.
 
Last Year's Meetings
 
} January 14, 2012 --  Edinboro 92, Lock Haven 70
The Fighting Scots used a 23-2 run in the second half to pull away from Lock Haven at McComb Fieldhouse.  Edinboro ended up shooting 50.0 percent from the floor while holding Lock Haven to 37.7 percent.  In addition, the Fighting Scots held a 47-36 advantage on the glass.  Bryan Theriot led five Scots in double figures with 21 points, adding 14 rebounds while playing just 24 minutes.  Isaiah Prince added 18 points, with Cory Somerville finishing with 12.  Clint Nicholson and Alex Moore contributed 11 points.  Anthony Baker led Lock Haven with 23 points, with Armandi Marshall finishing with  14 points and Andre Rivers 12 points and 10 rebounds.
 
} February 4, 2012 --  Gannon 77, Edinboro 73  ot
Edinboro rallied from a late three-point deficit to score the final five points of the game.  Clint Nicholson's three-pointer with 1:10 remaining knotted the game at 66-66, and Isaiah Prince scored the winning basket on a jumper with 18 seconds to play.  Bobby Davis snuffed out any Lock Haven hopes to tie the game when he blocked Anthony Baker's layup attempt.  Prince's game-winning shot capped a big day as he finished with 27 points, making 11 of 16 field goals, including 3 of 4 three-pointers.  Clint Nicholson added 12 points and Cory Somerville had 10.  Julian Bond made 6 of 12 three-pointers to lead Lock Haven with 18 points.  Baker added 14 points and Andre Rivers 13.   
                             
The Coaches
 
} Greg Walcavich, Edinboro -- is in his 24th season at the helm of the Fighting Scots and his 31st overall as a head coach.  He has a 421-246 record at Edinboro and is 575-309 overall.  Walcavich has also previously served as the head coach at Birmingham Southern and West Virginia Wesleyan. (For an indepth bio see page 8)
} Mike Nestor, Lock Haven  -- is beginning to revive the Bald Eagle program after a recent history of losing.  The former Shippensburg player and assistant coach took over the Lock Haven program a year ago and persevered through a 0-25 season.  A former two-year captain for the Red Raiders, he served as an assistant coach at his alma mater from 2000-11.
 
The Last Time Out
 
} Gannon 86, Edinboro 63 -- the Golden Knights used a 14-0 run in the second half to blow open a close game.  Edinboro trailed by ten points early in the second half before roaring back to pull to within one at 43-42.  Moments later the game changed when leading scorer and rebounder Bryan Theriot went down with an injury with 13:32 to play and the Scots down by three.  It wasn't long after that the Golden Knights blew the game open with the 14-0 run.  Gannon dominated the action around the basket, outscoring Edinboro, 50-26, in the paint and outrebounding the Fighting Scots, 39-24.  Johnathan Logan paced the Boro with 19 points, making 5 of 12 three-pointers.  Isaiah Prince added 17 points, and Theriot finished with 16 points despite playing just 20 minutes.           
} Slippery Rock 73, Lock Haven 60  -- league-leading Slippery Rock handed the Bald Eagles the defeat at home.  The Rock took advantage of a strong rebounding performance, pulling down 45 rebounds, 19 offensive, compared to 31 for Lock Haven.  Wali Hepburn paced the Bald Eagles with 20 points, while Kasheef Festus added 14 points.  Nate Walters had eight rebounds.