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TERRE HAUTE, Ind.-- The Fightin' Engineers men's basketball team will host their home opener against Illinois Tech on Saturday, November 23 at 4 PM.

ROSE-HULMAN NOTES:
* Rose-Hulman seeks their first win of the season as they stand at 0-2 this year after losses to DePauw and #4 WashU. 
* Miles McGowen leads the team averaging a double-double with 11 points per game and 10.5 rebounds per game. 
* Kobe Stoudemire also averages double figures with 10.5 points per game leading the team with four made three-pointers this season.
* Rocco Richie has been a play maker for Rose-Hulman leading the team with six assists, five steals, and two blocks this year.
* The Fightin' Engineers have been picked to finish fourth in the HCAC preseason poll receiving 53 points. 
* The team finished last season with a record of 12-14 overall and 10-8 in the conference. 
* Rose-Hulman advanced to the HCAC Tournament falling to Hanover in the opening round in a close game 62-58. 
* Miles McGowen earned 2nd-Team all-HCAC honors last season and has been named a Player to Watch by the HCAC for the upcoming year. 
* McGowen led the team last season in points averaging 15.8 and rebounds averaging 9.4 last season.
* The team also returns multiple key starters from last year including Rocco Richie, Kobe Stoudemire, and Cole Pride.
* Other key returners include Jack Jenniges, Simon Blair, and Daniel Savovic. 
* The team adds four new faces to the squad including BJ Wesley, Philip Randolph, Joey Schmitz, and Aaron Cook. 
* After hosting Illinois Tech, the Fightin' Engineers will host Wabash on Monday, November 25 at 7 PM. 

ILLINOIS TECH NOTES:
* Illinois Tech stands at 0-2 so far this season. 
* The team will travel to face Concordia University Chicago on Tuesday November 19 before taking on the Fightin' Engineers.
* The Scarlet Hawks have suffered two losses to Albion and Carthage to start the year. 
* DeAndre Vortes leads the team averaging 21 points per game with six made three-pointers this season.
* Garrison Carter also averages double figures in scoring with 15 points per game.
* Joshua Iguade has been a force at the rim leading the team with 7.5 rebounds per game and nine total blocks this year. 
* After facing Rose-Hulman, IIT will host DePauw on Wednesday, November 27 at 5 PM. 

SERIES HISTORY:
* Rose-Hulman leads the all-time series between both teams with a record of 10-5 against the Scarlet Hawks. 
* IIT has picked up wins in the last three games between both teams dating back to the 2015-16 season.
* The last time Rose-Hulman defeated Illinois Tech was during the 2014-15 season with a final score of 73-42.
* The Fighitn' Engineers have a home record of 5-3 when hosting the Scalet Hawks. 

CAREER STATS NOTES:
* Miles McGowen - 6th in field goal percentage (54.4%), 8th in rebound average (7.7), 1st in offensive rebounds (199), 1st in offensive rebound average (2.8)