HOBOKEN, N.J. (January 2, 2016) – The Stevens Institute of Technology men's basketball team will return to the court Sunday at Ithaca College for the first of two Empire 8 Conference road games in-a-row.

ROAD TRIP
The Ducks Sunday matchup starts at 2 p.m., followed by a Monday road game at Elmira College tipping-off at the same time.

REWIND
A three game losing streak to end 2015 evened the Ducks record at 4-4 after a four-game win streak highlighted the early part of the schedule. 

LEAGUE IMPORTANCE
Sunday marks the start of the E8 portion of the schedule for Stevens as the Ducks are seeking a return trip to the conference championship. Last year's absence from the four-team field was the first for Stevens since 2009.

SCOUTING REPORT
Like Stevens, Sunday's game will be the first of the New Year for Ithaca (6-2) after the Bombers won five of six to close out 2015. Elmira (2-7) is coming off a win in the Salem State Holiday Classic Wednesday, and is led in scoring by Hayden Harkins (13.0 ppg.)

SERIES HISTORY
The Ducks split their matchups last season with both Ithaca and Elmira, but are 13-3 combined over the last four seasons against the pair. 

LIGHTING-UP BEN LIGHT
Sunday will mark the Ducks first game at Ithaca's Ben Light Gymnasium since the team's 125-120 double-overtime win last season. Sophomore Chris Cosgrove enjoyed a career-high 28 points in the thriller, including a perfect 10-for-10 from the line. 

DOUBLE TROUBLE
Juniors Patrick Barron and Evan Klimchak lead the Ducks in scoring at 23.1 and 21.3 points per game respectively this season, making them the highest scoring duo in the E8. Stevens is the only team in the conference to feature two scorers averaging over 20 points per game.

PAINT PRESENCE
Senior Alex Lorenz has provided the Ducks with a steady force in the paint this season, averaging 13.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Freshman Ryan Coffey has also made his own impact with 8.5 boards per game. 
 
THEY SHOOT, THEY SCORE
The Ducks are tops in the conference at 92.8 points per game, placing them 14th in the nation in scoring. 

CAN'T MAKE IT?
Both Ithaca and Elmira will be providing live stats and stream for their respective home contests. 

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