Brockport, NY - Mark your calendars for an exciting weekend at The Vlog as the Brockport men's basketball team prepares to host two home games. The weekend kicks off on Friday night, when Brockport will face off against Houghton with a tip-off at 7:30 PM. The excitement continues on Saturday with a 4:00 PM start, as Brockport welcomes Alfred to The Vlog.

Last Time Out: The Golden Eagle men's basketball team fell to La Roche 86-75 on Tuesday at Kerr Fitness & Sports Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The loss puts Brockport at 7-8 overall and the team remains 5-1 in Empire 8 play. The team began the first half trailing as La Roche scored the initial points. Despite an early challenge, Alex Tavarez initiated Brockport's scoring and Jakhi Lucas led a significant effort with a 3-pointer and a layup, helping narrow the gap.

The team maintained pressure with contributions from Zachary Rice, who hit a pair of 3-pointers, and Tony Arnold's aggression to the rim. Despite these efforts, Brockport concluded the half behind La Roche, with a score of 45-34. In the second half, Brockport matched La Roche with an equal half score of 41-41. Jakhi Lucas made significant contributions with successful layups and free throws, helping to narrow the gap on the scoreboard. Ultimately, La Roche secured the game with late free throws and layups down the stretch.

Big Night for Lucas: Jakhi Lucas led Brockport at La Roche with an impressive season-high 24 points, hitting 10 of 15 baskets and contributing four rebounds, marking his best scoring output as a Golden Eagle. Just the third time he has hit double-digits this season, it was Lucas' first game with the Green and Gold with 20+ points.

Key Players to Watch: Fans should keep an eye on Brockport's statistical leaders, who have been instrumental in the team's performance this season. Mekhi Beckett and Zachary Rice are tied as the leading scorers, each averaging 11.3 points per game. Rice is particularly notable for his precision from long range, shooting an impressive 41.9% from three-point territory.

Another player to watch is Tony Arnold, who contributes across the board with team-leading averages of 5.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, while also scoring 11.1 points per contest. Arnold's all-around play will be crucial in both games as Brockport looks to secure victories.

Empire 8 Standings: As of Wednesday, January 22nd, here is a look at the Empire 8 Standings and where Brockport currently ranks.

1. Russell Sage (12-3, 5-1 E8)
2. Nazareth (10-5, 5-1 E8)
3. Brockport (7-8, 5-1 E8)
4. SUNY Poly (9-6, 4-2 E8)
5. Utica (9-6, 3-3 E8)
6. Houghton (8-7, 3-3 E8)
7. Alfred (7-8, 3-3 E8)
8. Keuka (5-9, 2-4 E8)
9. Geneseo (5-10, 2-4 E8)
10. Hartwick (2-13, 2-4 E8)
11. Elmira (5-10, 1-5 E8)
12. St. John Fisher (5-10, 1-5 E8)

Follow Along Live: Live video and stats will be available for both games this weekend for Golden Eagle fans. Check the following links during the games to keep up with the team: Live Video | Live Stats.

Coming Up Next: Brockport will be on the road for its next contest after the busy weekend at home. The squad will head to Geneseo for an Empire 8 matchup on Tuesday, January 28th at 7:30pm. After the trip to Genenseo, the team's next four games will be back home at The Vlog.