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HACKENSACK, N.J. - The Fairleigh Dickinson men's basketball team looks to remain on top of the Northeast Conference as the defending NEC Tournament champion Robert Morris visits Stratis Arena on Saturday, February 13.  The first place Knights (13-11, 9-4 NEC) can clinch a NEC Tournament berth with a victory over the defending NEC Champion Colonials (7-19, 5-8 NEC).  The game, which can be seen live on television on MSG Network, Fox College Sports and Root Sports, is scheduled for a 6:03 p.m. tip-off.  Fans can also watch the game live online through NECFrontRow.com.
 
Residents of Teaneck, New Jersey can attend Saturday men's and women's basketball games for free as part of the Knights' Teaneck Day celebration.  There also will be opportunities for fans in attendance to win prizes!
 
GAME DETAILS
FDU (13-11, 9-4 NEC) vs. Robert Morris (7-19, 5-8 NEC)
Where: Stratis Arena – Hackensack, N.J.
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 – 6:03 p.m.
Series History: RMU leads 42-30
First Meeting: 1/5/80 - FDU W, 69-63
Last Meeting: 1/16/16 – RMU W, 64-58
Last FDU Win: 2/1/07 - FDU W, 84-79
 
Series History:  This is 73rd all-time meeting between FDU and Robert Morris with the Colonials holding a 42-30 advantage in the series.  RMU has won the last 16 meetings between these teams with the last FDU victory coming on February 1, 2007 in Moon Township.  The Colonials won both meetings last season and beat FDU twice in 2013-14.  The Knights last home win over Robert Morris came back on March 5, 2006, in an NEC Semifinal matchup at Stratis Arena.  At home, the Knights are 17-18 all-time against the Colonials.
 
A Win Tonight:  A victory for the Knights would clinch a NEC Tournament berth, but it would also be the 14th of the season for FDU.  The Knights have not reached 14 wins in a season since the 2006-07 team finished the year 14-16.  It would also be the 10th NEC victory of the year for the Knights, matching the 2009-10 team's 10 conference wins for the most by an FDU squad since the 2005-06 team went 14-4 in the league and won the regular season title.
 
All Underclassmen: With redshirt junior Tyrone O'Garro (Newark, N.J./Saint Peter's Prep) out with an injury on Thursday night, the Knights used 11 players at Bryant and all 11 were either a sophomore or freshman.
 
Balanced Attack:  The Knights rank first among NEC teams in scoring this season at 78.1 points per game.  They also lead the conference in scoring during NEC play at 81.4 ppg.  What makes the FDU offense so strong is balance.  The Knights have five players averaging double figures in conference play and are just one-tenth of a point away from having five players in double-digits overall.
 
Player                  Overall   NEC
D. Anderson         14.5         15.1
E. Potts Jr.           13.8         12.8
S. Jiggetts            11.7         13.1
M. Townes           11.6         13.3
M. Holloway          9.9           11.6
 
Saint Francis U also has five players currently averaging double-digit points in conference, but only three in double figures on the season overall.
 
Big Mike's Big Game:  Freshman forward Mike Holloway (Pittsgrove, N.J./Arthur P. Schalick ) delivered a big time performance in FDU's televised win over Bryant on Thursday night.  Holloway had arguably his best statistical game of the season as the Knights beat the Bulldogs, 91-77, on MSG, Fox College Sports and Cox Sports.  Holloway posted 20 points, his most in a game against a Division I opponent, and was an excellent 9-of-11 shooting from the field.  He added six rebounds and was named Bayer Player of the Game for his performance.
 
On NEC TV:  Tonight's game between FDU against Robert Morris at Stratis Arena inside the Rothman Center will also air on MSG, Fox College Sports and Root Sports. The Knights victory over Bryant on Thursday night was also broadcast on MSG and FCS.  The Knights are scheduled to appear in the NEC TV package once more during the regular season; a FDU's men's and women's basketball doubleheader against Sacred Heart on February 20 will be broadcast on ESPN3.