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Matchup: Pitt-Greensburg Bobcats (11-2, 3-1 AMCC) vs. Carlow Celtics (1-13, 1-4 AMCC)
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 PM
Location: Donahue Pavilion at Oakland Catholic High School
The Pitt-Greensburg Bobcats look to bounce back from a two-game skid when they travel to face Carlow in AMCC action. UPG dropped its first conference game of the season Wednesday at Penn State Behrend despite strong performances from Ty Keffer and Jackson Byer (16 points each) and Trent Rozich (15 points), who reached the 1,000-point milestone.
On the season, the Bobcats boast a balanced starting lineup with four players averaging double figures: Rozich (15.9), Byer (14.8), Matthew Marinchak (14.3), and Michael Bigley (10.2). Keffer is just shy of that mark at 9.9 points per game but has been heating up, scoring 16 or more in three of the last four contests.
Carlow enters the matchup coming off an 84-71 loss at Alfred State. The Celtics showcased a balanced attack with four players in double digits: Jimmy Giannetta (13), Aleel Batts (11), Tavin Anderson (15), and Clayton Cook (15). Anderson and Batts were lethal from deep, combining for eight three-pointers. Giannetta leads Carlow on the season with 13.7 points per game, while Tomasi Pavihi adds 13.5. Both Giannetta and Batts are shooting over 42% from beyond the arc.
The Bobcats have won three of the last four meetings against Carlow over the past two seasons, though the Celtics claimed a victory last year. UPG will look to regain form and stay near the top of the AMCC standings, while Carlow aims to pull off an upset at home.
Key Storylines
- Bounce Back Opportunity: Pitt-Greensburg looks to end a two-game skid and avoid back-to-back conference losses for the first time this season.
- Milestone Moment: Trent Rozich enters the game fresh off scoring his 1,000th career point, adding extra motivation for the senior leader.
- Hot Hand: Ty Keffer has found his scoring rhythm, posting 16+ points in three of the last four games.
- Perimeter Threats: Carlow's Jimmy Giannetta and Aleel Batts are shooting over 42% from three, making perimeter defense a key for UPG.
- Series History: Bobcats have won three of the last four matchups, but Carlow proved capable of an upset last season.
