PREVIEW: 'The Game' returns Wednesday
Game Info |
Humber vs Sheridan |
Date |
Nov. 1 |
First Serve |
8 pm |
Venue |
North Campus Gym |
Watch Live |
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Series Record |
Humber trails, 61-68 |
Last Meeting |
L 102-92, 2023 |
Streak |
L1 |
The Storyline
Humber men's basketball (1-1) concludes its two-game homestand to open the season Wednesday evening, welcoming Sheridan (2-1) to the North Campus Gym. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. and will be streamed live on the Hawks Sports Network.
'The Game'
The Humber/Sheridan game – considered by many as the fiercest rivalry in the CCAA – resumes Wednesday for the 110th regular-season edition – 128th meeting overall. Since 1998, these two programs have combined for 17 OCAA provincial titles and 28 combined gold medals since 1985.
By the numbers
Last 100 games
Wins: Humber - 53 | Sheridan - 47
Points: Humber - 7,771 | Sheridan – 7,610
PPG: Humber – 77.7 | Sheridan – 76.1
Postseason Titles
CCAA Championships: Humber – 7 | Sheridan – 2
OCAA Championships: Humber – 15 | Sheridan – 13
Previous Meeting
The Hawks concluded the 2022-23 season with a 10-point loss to the Bruins on Feb. 16, 2023. Senior Dwayne Lambert-Cadore dropped a season-high 34 points in the 102-92 loss.
Scouting Sheridan
- The Bruins have won eight of the last 12 meetings against the Hawks.
- Sheridan features five players averaging 10-plus PPG to begin the season.
- Humber is 30-25 all-time against the Bruins at the North Campus Gym.
- Since 2014, the Hawks are 5-3 against Sheridan at home.
Last Time Out
After trailing much of the game against Niagara, the Hawks were able to grab a lead late in the fourth quarter but was unable to hold, falling to the Knights in the home opener, 91-82.
Second-year guard Kyle Brown-Fazekas finished with a career-high 28 points in the loss, while Jalen Menzies scored 19 points in his North Campus debut.
Double Trouble
Jalen Menzies and Kyle Brown-Fazekas currently sit fifth in the conference in scoring, averaging 21.5 PPG.
Newbies
Only nine players from Humber's 2022-23 squad are returning this season.
At the Helm
In his third season, Omar Miles owns a career record of 27-11.
Admission
Admission to the game is free to everyone; however, once the gym hits capacity, the doors will be closed, and Humber will no longer admit new fans.
Media Credentials
Arrangements for media credentials for Humber home games must be made through the Humber athletic communications office. Credentials are required for anyone who wishes to cover any Humber Athletics home games. Requests must be made no later than 24 hours prior to game time or the request will be denied. More information regarding credentials can be found in the Humber Athletics Media Credential Policy.
To request media credentials for all Humber home events, complete the Humber Athletics Credential Request Form.
What's Next?
Humber will head on the road to take on the Mohawk Mountaineers (3-0) on November 9. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m.