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Men's Basketball To Play 'Throwback Game' At Olivet

The game site has changed for Wednesday's visit to Olivet College for the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association-leading Hope College men's basketball team.

Olivet is hosting a "Throwback Night" at its old gym - The Upton Center at 210 Cottage Street on campus.

Olivet played at the Upton Center from 1981-2008.

Tipoff is 7:30 p.m. between Hope (15-4, 8-0 MIAA) and Olivet (8-11, 4-4 MIAA). Olivet is tied for fourth in the MIAA standings with Trine.

Hope played in 27 games at the Upton Center and won 20 of them.

* Three of losses were in overtime: 82-81 in 2002, 93-86 in 2000, 87-81 in 1994

* Lost first trip to Upton Center 65-63 in 1982

* First win at Upton Center: 69-64 in 1984.

* Won last game at Upton Center: 80-71 in 2008

* Longest win streak at Upton Center: 10 games (1984-1993)

* Longest losing streak at Upton Center: 3 games (2000-2002).

Senior forward Harrison Blackledge of Canton, Ohio (Hoover HS) is now 20th all-time in career scoring with 1,206 career points. He Passed 23. Colly Carlson, 22. Brad Duistermars and 21. Andy Phillips on Saturday vs. Albion. He trails Will Bowser (1,231) and Don Overbeek (1,259).
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Players Mentioned

Harrison Blackledge

#20 Harrison Blackledge

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Senior
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