Feb. 20, 2008

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2007-08 RECORDS:
Wayne State 9-15, 3-12 GLIAC
Ashland 12-13, 6-9 GLIAC
Hillsdale 14-11, 7-8 GLIAC

RADIO: WDTK (1400)
Chad Bush and Kent Herriman

ONLINE AUDIO: wdtkam.com

ONLINE VIDEO: B2 Networks
Saturday's home game only

LIVE STATS: Gametracker
Saturday's home game only

SERIES:
WSU leads Ashland 22-16
WSU leads Hillsdale 39-29

LAST MEETINGS:
WSU won 71-67 vs. AU on 12-8-07
HC won 74-54 at home on 2-2-08

GAMES 25-26 STORYLINES

The Wayne State University men's basketball team will conclude its 2007-08 campaign this week with a pair of GLIAC contests. The Warriors travel to Ashland for a 7:30 p.m. tip on Thursday before hosting Hillsdale on Senior Day and Athletic Hall of Fame Day on Saturday.

WSU will try to end its longest losing streak since the 1975-76 team had 11 straight setbacks.

The 1962-63 squad lost its final 12 games plus the first four games the next season.

In last Wednesday's setback at 28th-ranked California (Pa.), the Warriors got back-to-back three pointers from Lendyn Davis and Larry Edwards to take a 32-25 advantage forcing CUP to take a 30-second timeout.

Cal came out of the timeout with four quick points before another Edwards jumper gave the Warriors a 34-29 lead heading into the locker room.

Bryan Smothers led WSU with 12 points.

Early foul trouble plagued WSU in the second half.

CUP outscored WSU 18-6 over the first 10 minutes with seven points coming from the charity stripe to take a 47-40 lead. The Vulcans extended their lead to 54-45.

WSU went on a quick 4-0 run to cut into the lead at 54-49 with 5:41 left in regulation. However, that would be as close as the Warriors would get.

WSU's only lead of Saturday's game vs. #2-Grand Valley was at 3-2 following a triple by Davis 90 seconds into the game.

A lay-up by Jason Saddler after an offensive rebound pulled the Warriors within two at 7-5, but WSU would go the next 7:30 without making a field goal as GVSU built a 19-8 advantage.

A trio of WSU players scored 10 points including Tim Giles, who surpassed his previous high of eight set at Hillsdale on Feb. 2. Also scoring in double figures were Smothers and Davis.

IN THE POLLS

Wayne State was selected second in the GLIAC South Division of the 2007-08 pre-season media poll, while Ashland was tabbed for third. Hillsdale was picked fifth.

ALL-TIME SERIES

WSU leads the all-time series against Ashland 22-16. The Warriors have won four of the last five overall and are 4-2 at Kates Gymnasium under Greer.

Wayne State has a 39-29 advantage in the all-time series versus Hillsdale. HC has won the last two meetings overall, but WSU has won the last three at the Matthaei. Greer is 4-2 at home against the Chargers.

CENTURY MARK

Wayne State head coach David Greer recorded his 100th win at WSU with the Warriors 82-67 victory over Lake Superior on Jan. 12.

SENIOR DAY

Wayne State will recognize its two seniors -- Jason Saddler and Wynn Sarden -- before Saturday's game.

HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS

The Wayne State Athletic Hall of Fame will induct six former student-athletes on Saturday -- Pierre Brown (football), David Croskey (baseball), Neil Hick (fencing), Monique Johnson (basketball), John Miele (baseball), Courtney Noble (softball).

ON THE BENCH

David Greer is in his seventh season at WSU and eighth season overall with records of 100-92 and 117-104, respectively.

Ashland's Roger Lyons has compiled a 236-175 record in his 15th year with the Eagles.

John Tharp has a 14-11 mark in his first season at Hillsdale.

THIS AND THAT

All Wayne State men's basketball games can be heard on WDTK Radio (1400 AM).

Fans can also listen to all WSU men's basketball games online at wdtkam.com.

All home and selected away games will be available online as video webcasts through an agreement with B2 Networks.

All WSU home game statistics can be followed using Gametracker at wsuathletics.com.

SCOUTING ASHLAND

The Eagles have lost three straight at home and eight of 11 overall.

Kale Richardson leads AU in scoring (16.1), rebounding (6.9) and blocked shots (18). Bret Wackerly has a team-high 111 assists.

Steve Gansey (69) and Brett Bartlett (64) have combined to make 133 three-pointers. As a team, Ashland is making over nine triples per contest.

SCOUTING HILLSDALE

The Chargers have won the last two overall, but are 0-3 in their last three road GLIAC games.

Tony Gugino leads HC in scoring (19.4), rebounding (7.9) and blocked shots (53).

Tim Homan has made 91 triples, while Keith MacKenzie has a team-leading 126 assists.

SERIES NOTES

• Wayne State has a 22-16 lead over Ashland

• The Warriors are 4-2 under Greer at Kates Gymnasium

• WSU is 4-1 in the last five overall meetings

• Wayne State has a 39-29 lead in the all-time series vs. Hillsdale

• The Chargers have won the last two meetings

• WSU has won the last three at the Matthaei since an overtime loss (58-55) on Feb. 14, 2004

• David Greer is 4-2 at home vs. HC