The York University Lions men's basketball team welcomes its city rivals to the Tait McKenzie Centre this weekend when the downtown-based Ryerson Rams and Toronto Varsity Blues visit York.
 
The Match-up: York (6-5) vs. No. 3 Ryerson (10-2) and Toronto (3-7)
 
Game Details
Ryerson – Friday, Jan. 23 @ 8pm, OUA.tv
Toronto – Saturday, Jan. 24 @ 8pm, OUA.tv
 
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Home/Away Records
York – 5-1 at home
Ryerson – 4-2 on the road
Toronto – 2-3 on the road
 
Current Streak
York – Won 1
Ryerson – Won 4
Toronto – Won 1
 
Last Meetings
The Rams dominated the Lions in a 38-point win over the Lions last week at Ryerson. The Rams used a huge 30-8 third quarter to put the game out of reach. The Rams also swept the season series last year, winning the game at Tait by just two points and taking the second at home by 14.
 
The Lions swept the two games against the Blues last year, winning by 15 on home court and pulling out a narrow two-point win at Toronto in the regular-season finale. The two teams have not yet met this year.
 
QUICK FACTS
 
York

• After just two wins in their first six contests, the Lions have won four of their last five games to move into second place in the OUA East standings. Their most recent win over Queen's created separation in the division standings, and before that they defeated Nipissing, Laurentian and Algoma.
• The Lions are scoring 75.5  points per game and allowing 74.3 per game.
• The Tait McKenzie Centre has provided the Lions with clear home-court advantage, as five of their six wins have come at home. Their only loss at Tait was against Laurier.

 
Ryerson

• The Rams have won their last four contests over Toronto, McMaster, York and Algoma by more than 20 points each. They also put together a six-game winning streak to start the year.
• The Rams' only two losses on the season came against No. 1 Ottawa and No. 2 Carleton in late November.
• The Rams are the third highest-scoring team in the OUA, and fifth overall in the CIS with 87.9 points per game. They are also the third-best defensive team in the country, and second in the conference, by allowing just 65.5 points per game.
• The Rams have been ranked No. 3 in the CIS in every poll this season.
• Ryerson will host the CIS championships this spring, and as a result have already earned a berth to the tournament.

 
Toronto

• The Varsity Blues opened the season with a win against Waterloo but then lost seven of their next eight games. They are coming off a win to Algoma last weekend.
• The Blues missed the post-season last year and are in danger of doing so again this season. They are currently tied with Queen's at the bottom of the division and need to finish in the top three to advance.
• The Blues are scoring 72.3 points per game and allowing 80.2.

 
PLAYERS TO WATCH
 
York
 
F Nick Tufegdzich – An OUA all-star for the first time last year, he is in the top five in the OUA in scoring (20.0 points per game) and rebounding (9.5 per game), putting him fifth and third, respectively, in the conference.
 
G Richard Iheadindu – Ranks second on the team in scoring (13.0 points per game) and first in assists (1.8 per game).
 
Ryerson
 
G Jahmal Jones – Leads the Rams and ranks 11^th in the OUA with 17.2 points per game. He is also tied for third in the conference with 4.5 assists per game, and ranks fourth on the team in rebounds (4.8).
 
F Kadeem Green – The team's leader with 6.4 rebounds per game, ranking him 16^th in the OUA. He is also third in Rams scoring with 11.5 points per game. 
 
Toronto
 
F Devin Johnson – Toronto's leading scorer with 16.2 points per game, ranking him 13^th in the OUA. He is also second in the conference with 9.6 rebounds per game.
 
G Julian Clarke – Ranks second on the team in scoring (16.0 points per game) and assists (2.0 per game). His scoring average puts him 15^th in the OUA.