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F&M men's basketball week 6 game notes

@ no. 18 Swarthmore

10-1 (4-0 CC)

Saturday, January 8th; 3:00pm

Game Notes

Series History

vs. Swarthmore
  • First Meeting: February 1, 1904
  • Series Record: F&M leads 78-29
  • Streak: Swarthmore +3
  • Last 10: 6-4
  • Last F&M Victory: 53-51; Dec. 1, 2018
  • Last Swarthmore Victory: 85-68; Feb. 8, 2020

Last timE

F&M put up a valiant effort against the No. 1 team in the nation, but fell 85-68 to the Garnet in 2020

Last week

F&M went 1-1 in the Sponaugle New Year's Tournament, besting Alfred 72-62 before dropping a 79-47 decision to Wesleyan (Conn.)

Noteworthy

Bringing It

F&M usually brings a solid effort to face the nationally-ranked Garnet, no matter where they're at in the Top-25.

Despite a 17 point loss, F&M shot 46.3% from the field and 7-12 from the land of plenty against the Garnet in their last game. The Diplomats held Swarthmore to just 2-19 from three during the game prior. And who could forget Justin Kupa's game-winning three at the buzzer to down the No. 8 Garnet back in 2018?

Stepping Up

Omar Nichols has stepped up in a major way for the Diplomats, especially his shooting from deep. Subtracting out his first four games, his averages over the next five would rank fourth in the conference in scoring, and just outside the top-five in 3PT percentage.

First four games: 6 ppg, 23.5% FG (8-34), 6-22 from three (27.3%)

Next five games: 17 ppg, 47.5% FG (29-61), 44.2% from three (19-43)

centennial conference

Next up

@ Washington (Jan. 11)

vs. Gettysburg (Jan. 13)

@ McDaniel (Jan 15)

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