POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (December 8, 2015) – The Vassar College men's basketball team will be looking to win back-to-back games for the first time this season, as the Brewers host the Mountaineers of Southern Vermont College in non-conference action from the Athletics and Fitness Center. The Brewers are coming off a 74-63 win over Hamilton College last Saturday, as Paul Grinde (Virginia Beach, VA/Cape Henry Collegiate) scored a game and career-best 22 points.

 Game Details
Opponent: vs. Southern Vermont College (4-2, 2-0 NECC)
Links:
(Vassar Men's Basketball Home Page) (Roster) (Stats) (Schedule)
(SVC Men's Basketball Home Page) (Roster) (Stats) (Schedule)
Site: Poughkeepsie, NY
Facility:  Athletics and Fitness Center
Date: December 9, 2015
Time:  7:00 p.m.
Game Coverage: (Live Stats) (Live Video)

What To Look For
The matchup on Wednesday night with is a battle of two completely different styles, as the Mountaineers of Southern Vermont want to get out and run and score, while the Brewers like to control tempo. SVC comes into the game with the Brewers averaged 83.7 points per game this season, making 47.3 percent from the field focusing on the dribble drive and getting the ball in the paint. Vassar will look to keep possession of the ball, wearing down the athletic Mountaineers on the defensive end.

A Look At The Mountaineers (4-2, 2-0 NECC)
The run-and-gun Mountaineers have won their last three games, after going 24-5 last season and winning the ECAC New England Championship in 2014-15 with a two-point win over Fitchburg State. Southern Vermont likes to drive the ball into the paint, and has gone to the line at least 13 times in every game including shooting 36 freebies against Regis (MA) last week in a 76-62 win. Earlier in the season, Southern Vermont competed against two ranked opponents in No. 21 Salisbury and No. 6 St. Thomas (MN), losing by just one to the Sea Gulls. SVC is currently getting votes in the latest D3hoops.com Top 25 poll, and comes into the week first in the NECC in free throws attempted per game, while also leading the conference in steals per game with eight. Southern Vermont will make opposition work for buckets, leading the NECC in blocks per game (4.2) and opponent field goal percentage (39.3%).

Individually, senior forward DeShawn Hamley, who averages 15.5 points per game in just 22.8 minutes of floor time, leads the Mountaineers. His efficiency though, shooting 65.1 percent from the floor, contributes to his point total as does his 2.7 offensive boards per game. William Bromirski has started all six games and is pouring in 11.8 points on 40 percent shooting from downtown, while fellow senior Casey Hall posts 11.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and two blocks per night. The deep and balanced Mountaineer attack boasts eight players averaging over six points daily.

Against Southern Vermont All-Time
These two teams have played three times before Wednesday nights game in the AFC, with Vassar knocking off SVC twice previously. The Mountaineers earned last year's contest 83-72 in Vermont exactly one year ago to the day Wednesday evening.

That's What He Said
"Southern Vermont is a very good team and this is another good challenge for our young group. We play a very contrasting style and the outcome will favor the team who is capable of dictating the tempo of the game. We are poised for the challenge and it has been exciting to watch our young team mesh together. We still have a long way to go but there is a lot to be proud of and excited about." - Head coach BJ Dunne

Big Browne
Sophomore guard Jesse Browne (Barrington, RI/Barrington) is currently 69^th nationally in points per game, averaging 16.0 points per game for the Brewers.

Squeaky Clean
The Brewers do a nice job of not sending teams to the line, a useful statistic against Southern Vermont, as Vassar fouls just 16 times a game. That number is the 14^th-lowest amount of fouls per game in Division III.

Smooth Senior
Senior Erikson Wasyl (Durham, CT/Coginchaug) is coming off a solid game of 18 points, six assists and five rebounds, and now leads the Liberty League in assist to turnover ratio with a 3.0 clip. He also is 36^th nationally in the category.

Well That's Tough
The Brewers currently rank 85^th nationally in scoring defense out of 413 teams, holding opponents to 68.8 points, while also forcing teams in 41.2 percent shooting, second-lowest in the Liberty League.

Three Ballin'
Vassar has connected on 51 total three-pointers this season, and is in the top 100 in D-III in three-pointers made per game with 8.5 drained per contest.

Big Man On Campus
Freshman center Paul Grinde has posted two double-doubles this season, and also chalked up his career-high in points Saturday against Hamilton, making 8-of-10 from the floor.

Three-Ball, Corner Pocket
Senior Erikson Wasyl is one of the nation's top three-point snipers, as he comes into the game 22^nd in total threes made among career active leaders, making 175 in his tenure at VC. He's also 39^th in active career three-point percentage (41.9 percent).

Adams Family
Junior Mickey Adams (Boston, MA/St. Sebastian's School) has been great on the glass, as he has swooped in for a total of 24 total rebounds over the last three games, and is averaging 6.2 on the season.

Tony The Tiger
The Brewers have seen a nice progression out of sophomore guard Tony Caletti (Mill Valley, CA/Branson), who is scoring 7.2 points per game but was great with the ball Saturday against Hamilton, dishing out seven assists which was a career-best.

Need Some Coffee?
As of Tuesday, Jesse Browne and Erikson Wasyl were 1-2 in minutes played per game in the Liberty league, as the only two to play over 35 minutes per contest.

Up Next
Vassar will head do what everyone in Poughkeepsie should do over the Holiday break, and that's head to the Caribbean. VC will travel to San Juan, PR to take on two very strong Midwest team in Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) Monday, December 28 at 6 p.m. before tipping off with Central College December 29 at 5 p.m. in the Puerto Rico Challenge.