Nostalgia

February 22, 1986 UNO Privateers vs. Hartford Hawks, Lakefront Arena. Game factoids:

• UNO defeated Hartford 55-44 in front of 3,572 fans.
• This was the Privateers' final win of the 1985-86 campaign.  They closed with four consecutive losses to finish 16-12 and out of postseason.  Benny Dees erroneously received an invite to a postseason tournament in the mail that was intended for the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
• Sam Jones graces the cover of this media guide against an undetermined team.  My guess?  Notre Dame.
• Beneath that is a photo of assistant coach Art Tolis, head coach Benny Dees, and assistant coach Kirk Saulny (L-R).
• Number of thick beards sported by Hartford players that day: at least 1.