POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (December 20, 2017) – The Vassar men's basketball team heads to Washington, D.C. for two more non-conference games before the end of 2017. The Brewers will face Catholic on Friday, December 29 at 5:00 p.m. in the opening game of the Holiday Inn College Park Classic. On Saturday, December 30, Vassar will take on either Ursinus or Marymount in their second game of the tournament with a game time of either 5:00 or 7:00 p.m. depending on the outcome of the games.

Game Details
Opponent: The Catholic University of America (4-5, 0-1 Landmark)
Links: (Catholic Homepage) (Roster) (Stats) (Schedule)
Site: Washington, D.C.
Facility: DuFour Center
Date: December 29, 2017
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Links: (Live Stats) (Video)
 
Possible Opponents: Ursinus College (4-4, 2-2 Centennial)
        Marymount University (3-6, 2-2 CAC)
Links: (Ursinus Homepage) (Roster) (Stats) (Schedule)
(Marymount Homepage) (Roster) (Stats) (Schedule)
Site: Washington, D.C.
Facility: DuFour Center
Date: December 30, 2017
Time: 5:00 or 7:00 p.m.

Last Time Out: The Vassar men's basketball team faced their third ranked opponent of the season as they took on No. 18 Wesleyan University on December 6^th in the AFC. The Cardinals came out on top with an 83-68 win. Senior Jesse Browne led the Brewers offense with 19 points while also adding three assists and two rebounds. Paul Grinde added 15 points and Hunter Gettings had his second straight outing with double figure points chipping in 12 points.
 
A Look at the Brewers (0-7, 0-2 Liberty League):

• Vassar ranks second in the Liberty League shooting 47.1% from the floor.
• Senior Jesse Browne is just 39 points shy of 1,000 career points (961).
• Paul Grinde has the third best field goal percentage in the league (.565).
• Browne leads the conference in minutes per game (33.9).
• The Brewers are 60^th in the nation in fewest fouls (83).
• Owen Murray is the team leader with 5.9 rebounds per game.
• Three Brewers average at least 2.0 assists per game, led by Murray at 3.0 per game.
• In two conference games this season, Browne is averaging 19.5 points per game.

 
A Look at the Cardinals (4-5, 0-1 Landmark):

• Catholic have won two straight games heading into their matchup with the Brewers.
• The Cardinals average 77.2 points per game through their first nine contests.
• Catholic forces 16.67 turnovers per game, 95^th best in DIII.
• Senior Jay Howard is averaging 22.7 points per game, 29^th best in the nation.
• Junior Andre Mitchell averages 2.22 steals per game which ranks 83^rd in the country.
• Sophomore Riley Hayes grabs 3.22 offensive rebounds per game, ranking 63^rd in DIII.

 
Against Catholic All-Time: The Brewers and Cardinals will meet for the first time on Friday.
 
A Look at the Bears (4-4, 2-2 Centennial):

•  Ursinus is on a two-game losing streak heading into next week's tournament.
• The Bears have four players averaging double figure points with senior Zach Quattro leading the way (17.8).
• Ursinus has used the same starting five in all eight games this season.
• Sophomore Shane Stark leads the team with 8.0 rebounds per game.
• The Bears are scoring 83.3 points per game this season.

 
Against Ursinus All-Time: If the Brewers face the Bears, it would be the first matchup between the two sides.
 
A Look at the Saints (3-6, 2-2 CAC):

• Marymount have lost three straight games heading into College Park Classic.
• On offense, the Saints average 63.2 points per game.
• Senior Dimitri Rucker leads the team in scoring, averaging 13.0 points per game.
• Rucker is also the team leader in rebounds at 6.7 per game.
• The Saints defense is forcing 17.67 turnovers per game, which ranks 67^th best in DIII.

 
Against Marymount All-Time: The Brewers have never faced Marymount on the basketball court.
 
Next Up: The Brewers kick off the new year and enter conference play with two home games against Clarkson and St. Lawrence on January 5^th and 6^th.