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Pitt‑Greensburg at La Roche**
January 20 • 7 PM • Kerr Fitness & Sports Center
Pitt‑Greensburg (14–2, 6–1 AMCC) vs. La Roche (6–10, 5–2 AMCC)
The top tier of the AMCC standings battles tonight in Pittsburgh as Pitt‑Greensburg travels to La Roche for a pivotal conference matchup. The Bobcats enter the night winners of 10 of their last 11, while the Redhawks carry momentum of their own with three straight victories.
Key Storylines
1. Can Pitt‑Greensburg Handle a Red‑Hot La Roche Offense?
La Roche is coming off its most explosive outing of the season— a 106–102 overtime thriller vs. Penn State Altoona.
- Major Rainey dominated with 34 points and 15 rebounds, including 4-for-6 from beyond the arc.
- La Roche features a strong scoring tandem with Bryce Epps (17.4 ppg) and Rainey (15.9 ppg) leading the way.
Containing that duo will be a crucial test for a Pitt‑Greensburg defense that has been steady all season.
2. Bobcats Look to Keep Rolling Behind Balanced Scoring
Pitt‑Greensburg escaped with a 64–60 win over Hilbert on Saturday thanks to 18 points from Ty Keffer, who has quietly become one of the team's most reliable scorers.
The Bobcats boast impressive depth with four players averaging double figures:
That balance makes UPG difficult to game-plan against, and their ability to spread the floor will be a key factor tonight.
3. La Roche's Win Streak vs. UPG's Recent Dominance in the Series
La Roche enters riding a three‑game win streak, its best conference stretch of the season.
However, Pitt‑Greensburg has had the upper hand recently—the Bobcats swept both meetings last season.
Tonight's result carries early implications on AMCC seeding, with both teams sitting in the league's top tier.
4. Battle for AMCC Positioning
With UPG at 6–1 and La Roche at 5–2 in conference play, this matchup has major consequences:
- A Bobcats win strengthens their grip near the top of the standings.
- A Redhawks win creates a logjam among the contenders and validates their recent surge.
Expect a playoff-style intensity despite it being mid-January.
What to Watch For
- Early tempo: La Roche prefers high‑scoring games; UPG has excelled in grind‑it‑out contests.
- Keffer's continued rise: Double digits in 5 of the last 7 games.
- Interior rebounding battle: Rainey comes off a 15‑rebound outing, while UPG will need to limit second‑chance points.
- Late‑game execution: Both teams just played tight finishes—who handles the pressure better?
