CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The University of Charleston Men's Basketball team will begin their season on the road as part of the PSAC/MEC Conference Challenge hosted by Shepherd University. The Golden Eagles, who finished 20-9 (15-7 MEC) during the 2018-19 campaign, is set to face Shepherd on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and California University of Pennsylvania on Saturday with tip off scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Game Coverage: This weekend's games can be viewed by visiting Shepherd's website (shepherdrams.com) Live stats will also be provided during competition.
Live Stats
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Season Outlook: This season, Charleston was chosen by the MEC to finish 2
nd in the 2019-20 preseason poll. The Golden Eagles returns three players that earned All-MEC honors last season in
Drew Rackley (19.9 ppg),
Lamont McManus (13.4 ppg) and
Devon Robinson (11.3 ppg, 9.2 rbg).
In addition, UC returns Junior Guard
Seth O'Neal and Redshirt Sophomore Forward
Riley Heatherington. O'Neal averaged 8.9 ppg, 4.2 apg, and 3.0 rbg during the 2018-19 season for the Golden Eagles, while Heatherington, who sat out last season with a leg injury, averaged 4.5 ppg, 3.1 rbg, and 1.3 apg during the 2017-18 campaign.
The Golden Eagles roster consists of six newcomers and five sophomores. O'Neal and McManus round out the Junior class while Rackley and Robinson are the lone seniors on this years' team. For Charleston's full 2019-20 roster, click
here
Next Up: After this weekend, Charleston will return home to face off against the Pioneers of Malone University with tip off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Wehrle Innovation Center.
