FOND DU LAC, Wis. -- The Marian men's basketball team hosts Dominican for a Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference bout.

What's on the line?

A win would go a long way for the Sabres' postseason aspirations. With three games remaining in the regular season MU sits at 7-10 in the NACC and stand in eighth place. However, the Sabres are only two game out of sixth place. The top six teams qualify for the NACC tournament and Benedictine, Aurora and CUW have punched their tickets.

Manhardt providing spark

Sophomore Alex Manhardt joined the active roster at midseason and has provided an instant impact. The 6-foot-6 West Bend, Wis. product averages 17.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per contest, both of which are team highs. In MU's 91-66 road win at CUC he scored 22 points and grabbed 13 boards for his second double-double of the season. His 13 rebounds was also a career best.

Backcourt of Roemer and Stecker reliable

Sophomore Reggie Roemer and senior counterpart Alex Stecker have proven to be a productive 1-2 punch in the Sabres' backcourt. Roemer, a Madison, Wis. native averages 11.7 p.p.g. and shoots an effective 46.6 percent from the floor. Stecker, a four-year starter averages 10.9 p.p.g. and hands out an average of 3.5 assists per contest.

Oliver a sure and steady senior

Carvell Oliver is a reliable option that head coach Mark Boyle can go to on offense. He averages 7.9 p.p.g. and is dangerous behind the 3-poine line and connects on 42.2 percent of his shots, which ranks eighth in the NACC.

Scouting Dominican

The Stars rely on a pair of players to manufacture points. Junior Josh Mayberry averages a team-high 18.5 p.p.g. and sophomore Tim Robertson averages 17.4 p.p.g.