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Wilkes Basketball to Close out First Half of MAC Freedom Play with Home Date against Misericordia

Wilkes Basketball to Close out First Half of MAC Freedom Play with Home Date against Misericordia

WILKES-BARRE – The Wilkes University women's and men's basketball teams will close out the first half of Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom play on Wednesday evening when they welcome Misericordia University to the Marts Center. The women will tip off at 6 p.m. followed by the men at 8 p.m.

Fans who can't attend can follow the action through live stats, live video, or live audio links provided below:

Live Stats – (Women)

Live Stats – (Men)

Live Video

Live Audio – (ESPN Williamsport; Chris Del Sordo play-by-play)

The Lady Colonels enter this week's contest with a 4-12 overall record, 0-6 in MAC Freedom play following their 71-61 loss at King's College on Saturday afternoon.

Wilkes is led by sophomore Ashley Caster (York, PA/Spring Grove), who is averaging 8.1 points-per-game (PPG) and 5.3 rebounds-per-game (RPG). The Lady Colonels are also led by freshman Gianna Roberts (Nanticoke, PA/Nanticoke)' 8.0 ppg and 4.6 rpg, and senior Haley Mesaros (Royersford, PA/Pope John Paul II)' 7.9 ppg and 3.3 rpg.

Wilkes is averaging 60.1 ppg while surrendering 70.3 ppg this season.

Misericordia enters the matchup with a 10-6 overall record, 4-2 in MAC Freedom play following its 44-41 loss to DeSales on Saturday afternoon.

The Cougars are led by senior Justine Seely, who is averaging 16.8 ppg, 11.7 rpg, and 1.9 assists-per-game (APG) this season. Misericordia is also led by sophomore Rachel Carmody's 9.1 ppg and 8.3 rpg, and sophomore Japriya Carroll's 7.7 ppg. 3.6 rpg, and 2.3 apg.

The Cougars are averaging 62.4 ppg this season while opponents are averaging 58.1 ppg.

The Colonels enter this week's games with a 9-8 overall record, 3-3 in MAC Freedom play after their thrilling 64-63 win over King's on Saturday afternoon.

Wilkes is led by sophomore Marcus Robinson (Swedesboro, N.J./Kingsway Regional), who is averaging 16.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, and 1.8 apg this season. The Colonels are also led by sophomore Connor Evans (Cicero, N.Y./Cicero-North Syracuse)' 11.6 ppg and 3.9 apg, and sophomore Tommy Bowen (Hummelstown, Pa./Lower Dauphin)'s 8.3 ppg, 3.7 rpg, and 2.0 apg.

Wilkes is averaging 74.7 ppg while surrendering 71.4 ppg this season.

Misericordia enters Wednesday's matchup with a 12-5 overall record, 3-3 in MAC Freedom play following its 99-76 victory over DeSales on Saturday afternoon.

The Cougars are led by sophomore Jason Kenny, who is averaging 22.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, and 4.0 apg this season. Misericordia is also led by junior Tre Fields' 14.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg, and 2.3 apg, and freshman Tony Harding's 14.0 ppg and 6.9 rpg.

The Cougars are averaging 87.2 ppg this season while opponents are posting 75.5 ppg.
 
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Players Mentioned

Tommy Bowen

#4 Tommy Bowen

F
6' 5"
Sophomore
Connor Evans

#3 Connor Evans

G
5' 9"
Sophomore
Marcus Robinson

#10 Marcus Robinson

G
6' 1"
Sophomore
Ashley Caster

#25 Ashley Caster

F
5' 11"
Sophomore
Haley Mesaros

#23 Haley Mesaros

G
5' 7"
Senior
Gianna Roberts

#43 Gianna Roberts

F
5' 10"
First Year

Players Mentioned

Tommy Bowen

#4 Tommy Bowen

6' 5"
Sophomore
F
Connor Evans

#3 Connor Evans

5' 9"
Sophomore
G
Marcus Robinson

#10 Marcus Robinson

6' 1"
Sophomore
G
Ashley Caster

#25 Ashley Caster

5' 11"
Sophomore
F
Haley Mesaros

#23 Haley Mesaros

5' 7"
Senior
G
Gianna Roberts

#43 Gianna Roberts

5' 10"
First Year
F
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