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F&M men's basketball week 8 game notes

Updated Spectator Policy

With a number of factors contributing to the College's decision to move to a "Very High" COVID-19 alert level, attendance at home athletic contests will be restricted to current faculty, staff, and students who are compliant with vaccination and testing policies. No other spectators will be admitted to the athletic venues. This policy is effective immediately, will remain in effect for the duration of January and is subject to change as conditions evolve.

Muhlenberg

5-7 (2-3 CC)

Monday, January 17th; 6:00pm

#12 Johns hopkins

11-2 (7-1 CC)

Wednesday, January 19th; 7:00pm

@ haverford

7-7 (3-4 CC)

Saturday, January 22nd; 3:00pm

Game Notes

Series History

vs. Muhlenberg
  • First Meeting: Jan. 22, 1903
  • Series Record: F&M 89-61
  • Streak: F&M +3
  • Last 10: 8-2
  • Last F&M Victory: 70-67; Feb. 16, 2020
  • Last Muhlenberg Victory: 56-45; Jan. 10, 2019
vs. Johns Hopkins
  • First Meeting: Jan. 8, 1947
  • Series Record: F&M leads 64-43
  • Streak: Johns Hopkins +6
  • Last 10: 1-9
  • Last F&M Victory: 65-59; Dec. 6, 2017
  • Last JHU Victory: 64-53; Feb. 19, 2020
vs. Haverford
  • First Meeting: Feb. 19, 1920
  • Series Record: F&M leads 83-18
  • Streak: F&M +1
  • Last 10: 8-2
  • Last F&M Victory: 63-59; Dec. 4, 2021
  • Last Haverford Victory: 63-53; Jan. 22, 2020

Last timE

F&M used a late surge to beat Muhlenberg back in February 2020, but fell to No. 10 Johns Hopkins 64-53 in their next game. The Diplomats previously beat the Fords 63-59 with a second half run to clinch.

Last week

F&M went 1-2 last week in CC play, beating Washington 85-66 on the road before dropping a pair to Gettysburg and McDaniel.

Noteworthy

Running With Riiny

Riiny Giir has been growing into his newfound role in the starting lineup - hitting career-highs twice over the previous three games (18). Giir has hit as many shots in his four starts (21) as he did in his previous nine appearances off the bench. With that added confidence is the ability for the 6-8 forward to hit from beyond the arc - Giir hit just two of his first 11 attempts, but has since hit 5/12.

Wins on Wins on Wins

F&M's 101st matchup against Haverford this weekend brings a welcome opponent back into the fold for the Diplomats. F&M holds a .820 winning percentage against the Fords, the best against CC opponents - .768 against McDaniel is next best on the list. It's the second best winning percentage against any opponent we've met more than 10x - our .840 percentage against York currently holds that record.

centennial conference

Next up

@ Ursinus (Jan. 27)

Washington (Jan. 29)

Diplomats court club

The purpose of the Diplomats Court Club is to serve as an opportunity for alumni, parents, and fans of F&M men's basketball to actively invest in the program. Joining the Diplomats Court Club will allow members exclusive benefits for inside access to the team during the season, while also providing championship level financial assistance to our student-athletes.

Championship Level

  • Mike Dee '85
  • John Fischer '77
  • Al Ingraham '72

Premium Level

  • Charles Meehan '69

Royal Level

  • Darrel Farkus '72

General Level

  • Reeve Askew '66
  • Nick Fazzano '73
  • Wayne Kennedy '70
  • Brian Lewis '82
  • Jeff Puglisi '92