MT. POCONO, Pa. - The Northampton men's basketball team earned the #5 seed in the upcoming Region XIX playoffs and will host 12th seeded Harrisburg Area Community College on Saturday at 1pm. 

The Spartans (20-8) and Hawks (13-12) will be meeting for the 4th time this season, with Northampton holding a 2-1 advantage, including an 85-68 victory last weekend in the EPAC semi-finals. 

The winner of Saturday's match-up will advance to the second round on Tuesday, with a match-up at #4 Union County College.

Ticket prices for Saturday's playoff game are $3 for adults and $1 for students.