Saturday, January 19
Hempstead, N.Y.
4:00 PM
College of Charleston
at
Hofstra
Hofstra Next Test For Cougars In CAA Weekend Road Swing
1/18/2019 10:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (14-5, 3-3 CAA) vs. HOFSTRA (16-3, 6-0 CAA)
Game #20
January 19, 2019 • 4:00 p.m. (ET)
Mack Sports Complex (5,023)
at Hempstead, N.Y.
Television: None
Radio: College of Charleston Radio Network (ESPN Radio 910 AM | 94.7 FM)
Series History: CofC Leads 6-4
Last Meeting: CofC def. Hofstra, 86-85, on Feb. 3, 2018 in Hempstead, N.Y.
Internet: Live Statistics at www.HofstraStats.com
Live Video: Live Video at http://portal.stretchinternet.com/hofstra/
Twitter: @CofCBasketball
THE COACHES
College of Charleston: Earl Grant
Fifth Year at CofC: 91-61
Fifth Year Overall: 91-61
Hofstra: Joe Mihalich
Sixth Year at Hofstra: 104-79
21st Year Overall: 369-282
TELEVISION (None)
RADIO (College of Charleston Radio Network)
Play-By-Play: Everett German
GAME PREVIEW
Unbeaten and current Colonial Athletic Association leader Hofstra (16-3, 6-0 CAA) is the next test for the College of Charleston men's basketball team (14-5, 3-3 CAA) to complete its weekend conference road swing on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. (ET) in Hempstead, N.Y. The Cougars are looking to right the ship after dropping three of their last four contests in league play including a 69-60 road loss at preseason favorite Northeastern on Jan. 17. With one of the more veteran teams in the league, Charleston can do just that behind its top scoring duo of junior guard Grant Riller and senior forward Jarrell Brantley, who combined for 30 of the team's points against the Huskies. The CAA's top defensive ballclub meets the CAA's top offensive squad as the Cougars are holding opponents to 66.9 points per game, while the Pride are averaging 82.2 points per game. CofC was picked to finish second in the preseason conference poll, while Hofstra was third. Both are also currently ranked No. 13 and No. 5 respectively in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll.
EYE ON THE PRIDE
Hofstra is led by preseason CAA Player of the Year Justin Wright-Foreman, who currently ranks No. 3 nationally averaging 26.5 points per game. The Pride own the third-longest win streak in the country having won 13 in a row right behind nationally-ranked Michigan (17) and Virginia (16). They are also a perfect 11-0 on their home court this season. In its last outing, Hofstra was down 42-41 at halftime to UNCW, but pulled away in the second half for an 87-72 victory over the Seahawks on Jan. 17. The Pride has scored 87-or-more points in all but two of their CAA games this year.
COUGARS ON THE AIRWAVES
Fans can listen to all CofC men's basketball games throughout the 2018-19 season on ESPN Radio 910 AM and 94.7 FM in Charleston or via a live audio link at: www.charlestonsportsradio.com. Voice of the Cougars Everett German will call the action live from the Mack Sports Complex on the College of Charleston Radio Network.
PROJECTED COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STARTERS
#21 Marquise Pointer, G, 6-0, 210, Sr. (4.0 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 2.0 apg, 20.5 min)
#1 Grant Riller, G, 6-3, 190, Jr. (21.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.2 apg, 35.7 min)
#2 Brevin Galloway, G, 6-2, 215, So. (8.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.1 apg, 26.2 min)
#5 Jarrell Brantley, F, 6-7, 255, Sr. (18.9 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 33.7 min)
#23 Nick Harris, F, 6-10, 270, Sr. (3.3 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 0.2 apg, 20.1 min)
PROJECTED HOFSTRA STARTERS
#4 Desure Buie, G, 6-0, 160, Sr. (9.6 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 5.2 apg, 30.5 min)
#3 Justin Wright-Foreman, G, 6-2, 190, Sr. (26.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.3 apg, 37.6 min)
#5 Eli Pemberton, G, 6-5, 195, Jr. (14.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.1 apg, 34.3 min)
#0 Tareq Coburn, F, 6-5, 195, Jr. (8.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 0.8 apg, 22.6 min)
#23 Jacquil Taylor, C, 6-10, 235, Sr. (6.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 0.7 apg, 23.1 min)
SERIES HISTORY
College of Charleston leads 6-4 in the all-time series with Hofstra. The last five games in the series have been decided in single digits including a one-point victory by the Cougars in their last road trip to Hempstead (86-85) on Feb. 3, 2018. Jarrell Brantley made the game-winning layup with three seconds remaining to mark the program's second-ever road win at Hofstra since joining the CAA in July of 2013. CofC is 2-3 lifetime playing on the road in the series.
LAST EIGHT GAMES IN THE SERIES
W, 86-85 (+1) on Feb. 3, 2018 in Hempstead, N.Y.
W, 76-70 (+6) on Jan. 20, 2018 in Charleston, S.C.
W, 76-72 (+4) on Feb. 16, 2017 in Hempstead, N.Y.
W, 77-71 (+6) on Jan. 7, 2017 in Charleston, S.C.
L, 63-72 (-9) on Feb. 27, 2016 in Hempstead, N.Y.
W, 72-61 (+11) on Jan. 7, 2016 in Charleston, S.C.
L, 40-73 (-33) on Feb. 25, 2015 in Hempstead, N.Y.
L, 66-71 (-5) on Jan. 8, 2015 in Charleston, S.C.
THE GALLO"WAY"
Sophomore guard Brevin Galloway played in only seven games as a freshman in 2017-18, but has turned into one of the most improved players in the country. He went from averaging 0.4 points last season to 8.5 this season, for an improvement of 8.1 points per game, which ranks as the 10th best individual turnaround in NCAA Division I. He has played and started in all 19 games this season, while also leading the Cougars in made three-pointers (31) and steals (28).
Name (School) Year 2017-18 2018-19 Improvement
1. Clark, Ahmad (Albany) Jr. 3.7 18.6 14.9
2. Alexander, Ty-Shon (Creighton) So. 5.5 17.4 11.9
3. Jordan Nwora (Louisville) So. 5.7 17.3 11.6
4. Jordan Ford (St. Mary's) Jr. 11.1 22.6 11.5
5. Trevon Allen (Idaho) Jr. 4.2 15.2 11
6. Obadiah Noel (UMass Lowell) So. 6.5 15.7 9.2
7. James Foye (Dartmouth) So. 1.5 10.7 9.2
8. Caleb Daniels (Tulane) So. 6.4 15.5 9.1
9. Mark Crowe (Cal Poly) So. 2.3 10.9 8.6
10. Brevin Galloway (Charleston) So. 0.4 8.5 8.1
11. Ian Sistare (Dartmouth) Jr. 3.4 11 7.6
12. N. Alexander-Walker (Va. Tech) So. 10.7 17.8 7.1
NORTHEASTERN RECAP
Northeastern 69, College of Charleston 60
• For the sixth-straight conference game, College of Charleston went with the starting lineup of Marquise Pointer, Grant Riller, Brevin Galloway, Jarrell Brantley and Nick Harris (3-3).
• Northeastern snapped a four-game losing skid in the all-time series with College of Charleston. The series once again is tied at 6-6. The Cougars are now 3-3 lifetime when playing at historic Matthews Arena.
• Grant Riller recorded a team-high 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field and making 6-of-8 from the free throw line at Northeastern. He has now scored in double figures in the last 14-straight games.
• Jarrell Brantley extended his double-digit scoring streak to 19-consecutive games with 13 points and four rebounds before fouling out of the game at Northeastern.
• Freshman guard Jaylen Richard came off the bench and contributed nine points and two steals in only 16 minutes of action at Northeastern.
• Junior forward Sam Miller registered eight points, five rebounds and one blocked shot in a season-high 22 minutes of play at Northeastern.
• The Cougars made a season-high 17 turnovers against the Huskies – the most in a conference game this season and the second most all year.
COUGAR SOUND BITES
"Anytime you go on the road is tough. We have two back-to-back challenges. We didn't do enough tonight (against Northeastern). It was disappointing. We played with enough energy in the first half, but got off to a slow start in the second half. They made some shots. Now, we just have to prepare, come up with a good game plan and get ready for another one on Saturday." – CofC Head Coach Earl Grant on salvaging this weekend's two-game road swing against two of the best teams in the league
"They (Northeastern) crowded the lane and did a good job there. They really made it hard for them to get shots off. I thought Grant (Riller) did a good job of passing the ball and trying to make good plays for his teammates. We just didn't make the shots. We had some open threes and we didn't knock them in. He made the right play the way they were guarding him and crowding him. They sent two guys at him, but we didn't do a good job of making them pay for it." – Coach Grant on what Northeastern did to limit Grant Riller and Jarrell Brantley in scoring
"He is a big challenge. He can score on all three levels. As a defender, you gotta know he is going to make tough shots even with good defense, so you can't get too down on that. You just have to make him make more tough ones than easy ones." – Junior Guard Grant Riller on how to defend one of the nation's top scorers in Hofstra's Justin Wright-Foreman
Game #20
January 19, 2019 • 4:00 p.m. (ET)
Mack Sports Complex (5,023)
at Hempstead, N.Y.
Television: None
Radio: College of Charleston Radio Network (ESPN Radio 910 AM | 94.7 FM)
Series History: CofC Leads 6-4
Last Meeting: CofC def. Hofstra, 86-85, on Feb. 3, 2018 in Hempstead, N.Y.
Internet: Live Statistics at www.HofstraStats.com
Live Video: Live Video at http://portal.stretchinternet.com/hofstra/
Twitter: @CofCBasketball
THE COACHES
College of Charleston: Earl Grant
Fifth Year at CofC: 91-61
Fifth Year Overall: 91-61
Hofstra: Joe Mihalich
Sixth Year at Hofstra: 104-79
21st Year Overall: 369-282
TELEVISION (None)
RADIO (College of Charleston Radio Network)
Play-By-Play: Everett German
GAME PREVIEW
Unbeaten and current Colonial Athletic Association leader Hofstra (16-3, 6-0 CAA) is the next test for the College of Charleston men's basketball team (14-5, 3-3 CAA) to complete its weekend conference road swing on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. (ET) in Hempstead, N.Y. The Cougars are looking to right the ship after dropping three of their last four contests in league play including a 69-60 road loss at preseason favorite Northeastern on Jan. 17. With one of the more veteran teams in the league, Charleston can do just that behind its top scoring duo of junior guard Grant Riller and senior forward Jarrell Brantley, who combined for 30 of the team's points against the Huskies. The CAA's top defensive ballclub meets the CAA's top offensive squad as the Cougars are holding opponents to 66.9 points per game, while the Pride are averaging 82.2 points per game. CofC was picked to finish second in the preseason conference poll, while Hofstra was third. Both are also currently ranked No. 13 and No. 5 respectively in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll.
EYE ON THE PRIDE
Hofstra is led by preseason CAA Player of the Year Justin Wright-Foreman, who currently ranks No. 3 nationally averaging 26.5 points per game. The Pride own the third-longest win streak in the country having won 13 in a row right behind nationally-ranked Michigan (17) and Virginia (16). They are also a perfect 11-0 on their home court this season. In its last outing, Hofstra was down 42-41 at halftime to UNCW, but pulled away in the second half for an 87-72 victory over the Seahawks on Jan. 17. The Pride has scored 87-or-more points in all but two of their CAA games this year.
COUGARS ON THE AIRWAVES
Fans can listen to all CofC men's basketball games throughout the 2018-19 season on ESPN Radio 910 AM and 94.7 FM in Charleston or via a live audio link at: www.charlestonsportsradio.com. Voice of the Cougars Everett German will call the action live from the Mack Sports Complex on the College of Charleston Radio Network.
PROJECTED COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STARTERS
#21 Marquise Pointer, G, 6-0, 210, Sr. (4.0 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 2.0 apg, 20.5 min)
#1 Grant Riller, G, 6-3, 190, Jr. (21.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.2 apg, 35.7 min)
#2 Brevin Galloway, G, 6-2, 215, So. (8.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.1 apg, 26.2 min)
#5 Jarrell Brantley, F, 6-7, 255, Sr. (18.9 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 33.7 min)
#23 Nick Harris, F, 6-10, 270, Sr. (3.3 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 0.2 apg, 20.1 min)
PROJECTED HOFSTRA STARTERS
#4 Desure Buie, G, 6-0, 160, Sr. (9.6 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 5.2 apg, 30.5 min)
#3 Justin Wright-Foreman, G, 6-2, 190, Sr. (26.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.3 apg, 37.6 min)
#5 Eli Pemberton, G, 6-5, 195, Jr. (14.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.1 apg, 34.3 min)
#0 Tareq Coburn, F, 6-5, 195, Jr. (8.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 0.8 apg, 22.6 min)
#23 Jacquil Taylor, C, 6-10, 235, Sr. (6.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 0.7 apg, 23.1 min)
SERIES HISTORY
College of Charleston leads 6-4 in the all-time series with Hofstra. The last five games in the series have been decided in single digits including a one-point victory by the Cougars in their last road trip to Hempstead (86-85) on Feb. 3, 2018. Jarrell Brantley made the game-winning layup with three seconds remaining to mark the program's second-ever road win at Hofstra since joining the CAA in July of 2013. CofC is 2-3 lifetime playing on the road in the series.
LAST EIGHT GAMES IN THE SERIES
W, 86-85 (+1) on Feb. 3, 2018 in Hempstead, N.Y.
W, 76-70 (+6) on Jan. 20, 2018 in Charleston, S.C.
W, 76-72 (+4) on Feb. 16, 2017 in Hempstead, N.Y.
W, 77-71 (+6) on Jan. 7, 2017 in Charleston, S.C.
L, 63-72 (-9) on Feb. 27, 2016 in Hempstead, N.Y.
W, 72-61 (+11) on Jan. 7, 2016 in Charleston, S.C.
L, 40-73 (-33) on Feb. 25, 2015 in Hempstead, N.Y.
L, 66-71 (-5) on Jan. 8, 2015 in Charleston, S.C.
THE GALLO"WAY"
Sophomore guard Brevin Galloway played in only seven games as a freshman in 2017-18, but has turned into one of the most improved players in the country. He went from averaging 0.4 points last season to 8.5 this season, for an improvement of 8.1 points per game, which ranks as the 10th best individual turnaround in NCAA Division I. He has played and started in all 19 games this season, while also leading the Cougars in made three-pointers (31) and steals (28).
Name (School) Year 2017-18 2018-19 Improvement
1. Clark, Ahmad (Albany) Jr. 3.7 18.6 14.9
2. Alexander, Ty-Shon (Creighton) So. 5.5 17.4 11.9
3. Jordan Nwora (Louisville) So. 5.7 17.3 11.6
4. Jordan Ford (St. Mary's) Jr. 11.1 22.6 11.5
5. Trevon Allen (Idaho) Jr. 4.2 15.2 11
6. Obadiah Noel (UMass Lowell) So. 6.5 15.7 9.2
7. James Foye (Dartmouth) So. 1.5 10.7 9.2
8. Caleb Daniels (Tulane) So. 6.4 15.5 9.1
9. Mark Crowe (Cal Poly) So. 2.3 10.9 8.6
10. Brevin Galloway (Charleston) So. 0.4 8.5 8.1
11. Ian Sistare (Dartmouth) Jr. 3.4 11 7.6
12. N. Alexander-Walker (Va. Tech) So. 10.7 17.8 7.1
NORTHEASTERN RECAP
Northeastern 69, College of Charleston 60
• For the sixth-straight conference game, College of Charleston went with the starting lineup of Marquise Pointer, Grant Riller, Brevin Galloway, Jarrell Brantley and Nick Harris (3-3).
• Northeastern snapped a four-game losing skid in the all-time series with College of Charleston. The series once again is tied at 6-6. The Cougars are now 3-3 lifetime when playing at historic Matthews Arena.
• Grant Riller recorded a team-high 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field and making 6-of-8 from the free throw line at Northeastern. He has now scored in double figures in the last 14-straight games.
• Jarrell Brantley extended his double-digit scoring streak to 19-consecutive games with 13 points and four rebounds before fouling out of the game at Northeastern.
• Freshman guard Jaylen Richard came off the bench and contributed nine points and two steals in only 16 minutes of action at Northeastern.
• Junior forward Sam Miller registered eight points, five rebounds and one blocked shot in a season-high 22 minutes of play at Northeastern.
• The Cougars made a season-high 17 turnovers against the Huskies – the most in a conference game this season and the second most all year.
COUGAR SOUND BITES
"Anytime you go on the road is tough. We have two back-to-back challenges. We didn't do enough tonight (against Northeastern). It was disappointing. We played with enough energy in the first half, but got off to a slow start in the second half. They made some shots. Now, we just have to prepare, come up with a good game plan and get ready for another one on Saturday." – CofC Head Coach Earl Grant on salvaging this weekend's two-game road swing against two of the best teams in the league
"They (Northeastern) crowded the lane and did a good job there. They really made it hard for them to get shots off. I thought Grant (Riller) did a good job of passing the ball and trying to make good plays for his teammates. We just didn't make the shots. We had some open threes and we didn't knock them in. He made the right play the way they were guarding him and crowding him. They sent two guys at him, but we didn't do a good job of making them pay for it." – Coach Grant on what Northeastern did to limit Grant Riller and Jarrell Brantley in scoring
"He is a big challenge. He can score on all three levels. As a defender, you gotta know he is going to make tough shots even with good defense, so you can't get too down on that. You just have to make him make more tough ones than easy ones." – Junior Guard Grant Riller on how to defend one of the nation's top scorers in Hofstra's Justin Wright-Foreman
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