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Fast facts

Opponent: Emmanuel Christian
Enrollment (9-12): 128
Division/League: TAAC
Team Nickname: Warriors

From the Toledo Blade's TAAC preview:

Coach: Dave Regnier, 21st season
Last season: 9-12, 3-9
This season: 5-2, 3-0 TAAC

Top returning players: Seniors Tyrece Edwards, 6-1, F; Brett Forster, 6-0, F. Juniors Ryan Creech, 6-2, F; Josh Regnier, 5-5, G; Carlton Brown, 5-10, G; Bobby Behan, 5-8, G; Leland Snyder, 5-8, G.

Outlook: Coach Regnier has three starters back. Creech averaged 12 points and 9 rebounds per contest, while Edwards averaged 10 points and 6 rebounds per game. Josh Regnier had 5 points and 2.5 assists per contest.

Strengths should include some depth and solid guard play as well as good overall team quickness and shooting ability.

"This is a great group of guys to work with," Coach Reginier said. "We have good overall experience on this team."

But EC does not have a great deal of depth in the post and overall size could be a potential trouble area.

"I believe that we will be very competitive in the conference," Coach Regnier said. "We will need to stay healthy in our post positions and in other key areas. How our juniors step into roles that they have not had before will be a key to the season."

Game Notes: The Warriors are currently tied for first in the TAAC after being picked to finish 6th in the pre-season coaches poll...EC features the top two scorers in the league, the 1-2 punch of Tyrece Edwards and Ryan Creech...Creech currently leads the TAAC in rebounding...Emmanuel had a huge comeback win agains Cardinal Stritch, overcoming a 18 point deficit.