BEVERLY, Mass. – The first-seeded Endicott men's basketball team will host second-seeded Nichols on Saturday, February 29 at 2 PM in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) championship game. Here's a preview of Saturday's matchup. 

FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW 

• Fans traveling to Saturday's matchup should please be advised that with an anticipated capacity crowd for this weekend's game that the doors will be closed and entrance will be refused when MacDonald Gymnasium reaches capacity. Doors will open at 1:00 PM. Please plan accordingly. Bags and backpacks will not be permitted.
• This will be the third time in four years that Endicott and Nichols will face off in the CCC championship game. The Bison have won all previous championship meetings between the two sides. 
• The Gulls hold a 19-17 advantage in the all-time series over Nichols, which includes a 2-2 split in CCC playoff matchups. 
• Endicott is 10-2 at home this season, while the Bison own a 6-6 record on the road. 
• The Gulls are looking to win their 8th CCC title in program history, while Nichols is looking to win their fourth. 

WHAT'S NEXT 

The winner of Saturday's game will be crowned the CCC Champion and earn an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. 

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(Photo Credit - Nick Grace '20)