Cabrini University Cavaliers (2-1) vs. University of Scranton Royals (2-3)
Wednesday, November 29, 8pm
Nerney Field House

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Last Meeting: Scranton downs Cavaliers 76-75 on Last Second Shot (11/22/2016, Scranton, PA)
Cabrini erased a 13 point halftime deficit and led 75-74 with 13 seconds to play after a three pointer by senior Deryl Bagwell. But senior Chris McCullough gave the Royals the victory with a lay-up with just three ticks remaining on the clock.

Senior Tyheim Monroe recorded his 31st consecutive double-double, pairing 20 points and 20 rebounds, while classmate Deryl Bagwell matched Monroe with 20 points as junior Ivan Robinson added 10 points.   

Senior Ethan Danzig led the Royals with 25 points, while sophomore Ryan Vitkus paired 16 points, 13 rebounds and six blocked shots.

Cabrini Last Time Out: 5 in double-figures as Cabrini tops Randolph 88-72 (11/19/2017, Fredericksburg, VA)

The Cavaliers used a balanced attack to score an 88-72 win over Randolph in the consolation game of the Hyatt Place Tipoff Tournament at Mary Washington.

Monroe, who was named to the All-Tournament Team, led Cabrini with 27 points and 17 rebounds, , while sophomore Keith Blassingale added 17 points and six boards.

Bagwell stuffed the stat sheet with 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots and a steal. Freshman DJ Smith and Robinson added 12 and 11 points, respectively, and combined for 6-13 from three point range.

Scranton Last Time Out: Cold shooting dooms Royals in 52-45 loss to Wilkes (11/26/2017, Scranton, PA)

The Royals shot just .275 from the field, its lowest percentage in five years, as they fell to Wilkes 52-45 on the second day of the Cross-County Challenge.

Despite its cold shooting, Scranton had a chance to win five minutes left, as it pulled within 45-41, but a late 7-2 spurt for Wilkes sealed the victory.

Danzig was named to the All-Tournament Team after posting 13 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots, while classmate Kevin Doolan hit three threes en route to 13 points.   Senior Drew Schankweiler secured a game-high 11 boards.

5 Factors for Cabrini

• Bagwell is the only one of Cabrini's seniors to earn a victory over Scranton. The guard posted eight points, three rebound and a pair of steals in the Cavaliers' 98-79 win on Nov. 26, 2013.
• Four Cavaliers average double-figure scoring, led by Monroe and Blassingale, who post 20.3 points each. Bagwell adds 14.3 points, while Robinson chips in with 10.7.
• Monroe continues to dominate the glass, as the senior leads the nation with 17.7 rebounds per game, while his 53 total boards rank sixth. He also ranks in the nation's top three in double-doubles (3), offensive rebounds (5.33) and defensive rebounds (12.33).
• Blassingale is the only player in the CSAC to rank in the top five in field goal, free throw and three point percentages.
• Seven Cavaliers have accounted for more than 93% of the teams minutes through three games.

5 Factors for Scranton

• Scranton leads the series 7-4, but is just 2-3 in its five appearances at Nerney Field House.
• Danzig leads an offense that boasts three double-figure scorers.  The senior leads the team with 16.8 points, while sophomore Kyle DeVerna and Schankweiler add 13.4 and 13.2 points, respectively.
• The Royals rank 24th in Division III with 138 three point attempts on the season. Danzig's 55 are good for fifth in the country.
• Schankweiler has grabbed 52 rebounds on the season, seventh in the nation.
• The Royals have recorded at least three blocked shots in four of its five games and at least six steals three times.

 

	TALE OF THE TAPE
Cabrini		Scranton
2-1, 0-0 CSAC	Record	2-3, 0-0 Landmark
80.0	Points per Game	70.6
.394	FG Percentage	.435
.325	3-Point FG Percentage	.312
42.3	Rebounds per Game	30.8
10.0	Assists per Game	14.2
1.0	Blocked Shots per Game	3.4
6.0	Steals per Game	6.8
13.0	Turnovers per Game	11.4
	TEAM LEADERS
Monroe/Blassingale (20.3)	Points	Ethan Danzig (16.8)
Tyheim Monroe (17.7)	Rebounds	Drew Schankweiler (10.4)
Ivan Robinson (3.0)	Assists	Kevin Doolan (4.4)
Deryl Bagwell (.667)	Blocked Shots	Ethan Danzig (2.0)
Deryl Bagwell (1.67)	Steals	Kevin Doolan (2.2)