Men prepare for Huskies

P.S.A.C East Men’s Basketball
1/31/2009 @ Keystone Hall
Bloomsburg Huskies (4-14, 1-4)
@ Kutztown Golden Bears (15-3, 4-1)

Radio: Golden Bear Network on www.kubears.com
(Mike Clay/Jimmie Johnson/Tyler Schueck)

The Golden Bears come into the game at 15-3 overall this season, which includes a 4-1 record in the P.S.A.C. East. Kutztown has won 4 straight and 6 of its last 7 games. The Golden Bears recent win streak included an 88-65 win at home against Millersville, an 85-69 home win against Mansfield, a close 69-68 win at Shippensburg, and finally, a 97-71 thrashing at West Chester on Wednesday.

The Golden Bears recent win steak has moved them into a tie with Cheyney for the top spot in the PSAC East at 4-1. East Stroudsburg, West Chester, and Mansfield follow at 3-2. Shippensburg at 2-3, Bloomsburg at 1-4, and Millersville at 0-5, round out the division.

The Huskies, as mentioned, have just one divisional win and are 4-14 overall this season. Their latest action was a 60-58 loss at home to Shippensburg on Thursday.

The Golden Bears came up victorious in both meetings between the teams last season. Kutztown won by a score of 67-52 on the road before taking care of business at home by a score of 97-68.

Probable Starters:
Bloomsburg:
So - C- # 50 – Marko Vucajnk
So - F- # 43 – Michael Varanavage
Sr - F- # 32 – Bryson Mills
Fr - G- # 20 – Jesse Betar
Fr - G- # 12 – Mark Wartman

Bloomsburg is coached by John Sanow. He is assisted by Mark Prusch and student assistants Michael Hamlin and Buddy Rose

Kutztown:
Sr - C- # 44 – Mark Bower
So - F- # 52 – Ryan Washington
Sr - G- # 34 – Dave Ben
Sr - G- # 24 – Andre Woodlin
Jr - G- # 14 – Stephen Dennis

Kutztown is coached by Bernie Driscoll. He is assisted by Tom York, Rich Hicks, and Andre Coles.