Lone Survivor Game Preview

Basketball Preview: Privateers Face Sage At Home Saturday Afternoon At 2 p.m. In Lone Survivor Foundation Awareness Game

1/17/2014 3:53:00 PM


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        THROGGS NECK, N.Y. (Jan. 17, 2014) – On Saturday, the Maritime men's basketball team will play host to Skyline Conference opponent Sage at 2 p.m. at the Riesenberg Hall Gym. Throughout the game, the Privateers will be helping to raise awareness for the Lone Survivor Foundation, in conjunction with the release of the major motion picture, Lone Survivor, in theaters on Friday.
 
More Information About The Lone Survivor Foundation
        The Lone Survivor Foundation restores, empowers, and renews hope for our wounded service members and their families through health, wellness and therapeutic support. Its vision is to provide exceptional therapeutic and unique outdoor opportunities that optimize recovery and healing for affected American wounded service members and their families.
 
        At the core of the foundation's holistic approach of healing and restoration is a five day ranch retreat. These retreats are FREE to veterans and active duty military personnel, their spouses, children and/or key support system.
 
        To learn more about Lone Survivor Foundation and its retreats, please visit www.LoneSurvivorFoundation.org.
 
        The Privateers are urging all fans and followers in attendance to help raise awareness and to donate to the Lone Survivor Foundation. You can donate $10 by texting "LSFGIVE" to 50555, then replying "Yes" to confirm. The basketball program has also reached out to local FDNY Firehouses, NYPD Precincts and Veteran Affairs offices in the New York area to raise awareness.
 
Inside The Series…
        Maritime and Sage have met eight times dating back to the 2009-10 season and the Gators hold a 2-6 advantage in the series. During the 2012-13 season, the Gators won both games – 81-59 at home on Jan. 14 and 71-65 at Maritime on Jan. 31.
 
A Closer Look At The Matchup…
Records:
Sage – 8-5 (5-2 Skyline)
Maritime – 3-10 (1-5 Skyline)
 
Last Three Games:
Sage – 1/16 Away at MCLA (Loss, 89-80); 1/11 Home vs. Farmingdale St. (Loss, 94-89); 1/9 Home vs. NYU-Poly (Win, 94-76) – Complete Schedule
Maritime – 1/14 Home vs. #17 Purchase (Loss, 84-46); 1/11 Away at Mount St. Mary (Loss, 92-53); 1/9 Away at Old Westbury (Loss, 66-49) – Complete Schedule
 
Rosters: SageMaritime
 
Statistics: SageMaritime
 
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