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Men's Basketball Dustin Semore, FHU Sports Information Director

#2 Men's Basketball Game Day vs. #1 Georgetown: 5 Things to Know

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The Matchup: No. 2 Freed-Hardeman (16-2, 1-1 MSC) vs. No. 1 Georgetown  (18-0, 2-0 MSC)
Where: Georgetown, Kentucky – Davis-Reid Alumni Gym
When: Saturday, January 18, 2:00 p.m. CT
 

Live Stats: Presto PrimeTime
Stream: Georgetown Athletics Youtube

Five Things to Know:

 

1. #1 vs. #2
Today is the first time since November 13, 2021 that the top two teams in the NAIA meet in the regular season. The No. 2 Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars topped No. 1 Shawnee State (Ohio) 102-74.

 

2. MSC Finals Preview
FHU and Georgetown have tangled in the last three Mid-South Conference Tournament Championship games.

 

3. Cleptomania
The Lions have taken away double-digit steals in 12 games this season while only having three opponents take away 10+ steals.

 

4. Know the Opposition
Georgetown has five different players averaging 10+ points per game, led by Jaquias Franklin's 16.2 points per game.

 

5. Big Cat Battle
The Tigers are the second big cat the Lions have faced with the other being the Bethel Wildcats. Two other teams (Oakwood and Johnson) include lions in their logos, their official mascots are not the king of the jungle (Ambassadors and Royals).

Players Mentioned

Peyton Law

#2 Peyton Law

F
6' 7"
Junior
2L

Players Mentioned

Peyton Law

#2 Peyton Law

6' 7"
Junior
2L
F
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