The United East Conference Postseason has arrived as the Lancaster Bible College Men's Basketball team earned the #1-seed in the postseason tournament, finishing with an 11-2 conference record and bye to the Quarterfinal Round. The Chargers earned a home game right here in Lancaster on Saturday, February 21 as they will host #8-seed Wilson at 2:00 p.m. for a shot at the United East Final Four on Tuesday.
 
Season Recap
The Chargers finished the regular season with a record of 19-6 and an 11-2 conference finish, winning a season-high seven straight games from January 7-28 and finishing the regular season with three straight conference victories to secure the #1-seed on a three-team tiebreak. The Chargers have been led by Camden Hurst (Jr.) in his second season, leading the team and the United East in scoring at 21.4 points per game and ranking 38th in NCAA Division III in points per game. Hurst has scored in double-figures in every game this season including 16 games with 20+ points and two 30-point games, including 30 against Penn St. Harrisburg on February 14 to help clinch the #1-seed for the Chargers. Hurst also leads the team with 71 assists and 52 steals with a team-high 101 made free throws as well and 40.2% from 3-point range. The Chargers are also led by Connor Storr (Jr.) at 15.9 points per game this season, leading the team in rebounding with 144 total rebounds at 6.0 per game. Storr also has 50 total steals and leads the team with 21 blocks. Other leaders for the Chargers include Nile Austin (Sr.), a great defender for the Chargers who forces lots of ball pressure and turnovers, as well as Bennett Bowers (So.) with a team-high 95.1% free throw percentage.
 
Previous Matchup
The Chargers and Phoenix met on February 4 in Chambersburg, Pa., with Wilson prevailing at home over the Chargers 94-89 in an upset regular season victory. Connor Storr led the way for the Chargers with 22 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals, while Camden Hurst added 19 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, but a season-high nine turnovers as well. For the Phoenix, Jalen Pierce led the way with 25 points on 10-12 from the field with seven rebounds and a game-high five steals, while Armani Jones added 20 points on 7-9 shooting.
 
Postseason Matchup History
- 2nd Meeting in Postseason All-Time
- Lancaster Bible won first matchup 80-70 (2018 NEAC Semifinal)
 
The winner of Saturday's game will advance to the United East Semifinals on Tuesday, February 24 and will play the winner of #5-seed Notre Dame (Md.) and #4-seed Penn St. Harrisburg.
 
How to Watch
Support the Men's Basketball team Saturday by viewing the live stream here or following the live statistics for the game here, or come on out to the Horst Athletic Center at 2:00 p.m.!