UU Men's and Women's Basketball Preview

Urbana University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are looking to bounce back this winter from last season’s performances with their returning veterans and newcomers.

The men’s basketball team is entering its second season under the leadership of head coach Rob Summers. Coach Summers helped last year’s team improve its record by six wins over the 2013-2014 team’s 0-27 record.

The team has six players returning from last year, including leading scorers Carlas Jackson (13.3 points per game,) and Matt Csuhran (11.1 ppg.) Also returning for the team is Mike Newton (8.5 ppg,) along with Chris Freeman, Armanni Garnett, and Demetrius Carr, all three of whom red-shirted last season.

            The Blue Knights Men’s Basketball team is also welcoming seven newcomers this season: Zach Arrasmith, Peebles, Ohio; Jahmere Howze, Warrensville Heights, Ohio; Justin Johnson, Cleveland, Ohio; Caleb Mitchell, Bellefontaine, Ohio; Austin Adams, Oregon, Ohio; Colin Curran, McKinney, Texas; and Kevin Fisher, Columbus, Ohio. Also new to the team this season is Tyler Ptacek, a transfer student from Evansville.

            The home opener for the men’s basketball team is on November 18^th, when they host Salem International University. For the complete schedule, visit http://sports.urbana.edu/men/basketball-m/schedule-results.html

The Blue Knight’s Women’s Basketball team is also starting its second year under the leadership of Head Coach Haley Ducey. Coach Ducey is looking to help her team bounce back from last year’s 1-28 record.

            This season’s squad has seven players returning from last season, including second-leading scorer Kennedy Boggs (12.3 ppg,) and third-leading scorer Jeni Jordan (11.5 ppg.) Also returning for the team is Brittany Atkinson (3.1 ppg,) Alyssa Kennedy (3.3 ppg,) Stefanie Davis (7.7 ppg,) Tori Purk (9.9 ppg,) and Ariana Harper, who redshirted last season.

            The team also has six new additions to this season’s roster: Caitlin Stone, Proctorville, Ohio; Jennifer Allen, Huber Heights, Ohio; Erin Morrow, Van Wert, Ohio; Megan Beachy, Millersburg, Ohio; Jazymn Haley, Bellefontaine, Ohio; and Danie Shafer, a transfer student from Maryville University.

            The home opener for the women’s basketball team is on November 23^rd, when they host West Liberty University. For the complete schedule, visit http://sports.urbana.edu/women/basketball-w/schedule-results.html

             - Oct. 1, 2015