MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team will look to snap its six-game losing streak when it travels to Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Thursday. The Weevils will then hit the road again to play at Southwestern Oklahoma State University on Saturday. Tipoff on Thursday is set for 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday following the women's games.
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UAM GAME NOTES – NWOSU and SWOSU
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NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY – 1/30 – 7:30 P.M. –
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SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY – 2/1 – 3 P.M. –
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THURSDAY'S GAME DETAILS
Opponent: Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Date: January 30, 2020
Location: Alva, Oklahoma – Percefull Field House
In-Game Updates: Twitter (@UAMsports)
Last Played: January 4, 2020 in Monticello (W, 93-73)
SATURDAY'S GAME DETAILS
Opponent: Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Date: February 1, 2020
Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma – Pioneer Cellular Event Center
In-Game Updates: Twitter (@UAMsports)
Last Played: January 2, 2020 in Monticello (W, 98-96)
UAM PRIMER
2019-20 Record: 13-8
2019-20 GAC Record: 5-7
Head Coach:
Kyle Tolin, Sixth Season (86-79)
SCOUTING THE WEEVILS
Last time out, the Weevils lost to Oklahoma Baptist University at home, 80-77, while the Rangers defeated Arkansas Tech University on the road, 67-64. SWOSU will play Southern Arkansas on Thursday, but last Saturday they defeated Harding University in Searcy, 95-73.
The Weevil offense and rebounding capabilities have still been their bread and butter. The Weevils are third in the country in total rebounds (854), 21st in rebounds per game (13.5) and 23rd in scoring offense (86.2 ppg). UAM has also dished out 317 total assists which is 27th in DII.
UAM is shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from downtown this season. They are also shooting 75.6 percent from the free-throw line.
KJ Lesure (17.9),
Justin Slocum (14.7),
Marcus Gilbert (13.4),
Austin Hardy (11.7),
Wanya King (10.4) and
Denzel McDuffey (10.4) are each averaging over 10.0 points per game.
Lesure is also averaging 6.3 assists per contest and has averaged 1.9 steals per contest on defense.
McDuffey has been the roster's top rebounder as he averages 8.1 boards per game while Slocum is behind him grabbing 6.8 boards per contest. McDuffey also leads the team in steals per contest at 2.1 while also totaling 24 blocked shots
NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE PRIMER
2019-20 Record: 6-12
2019-20 GAC Record: 3-9
Head Coach: Vinay Patel, First Season at NWOSU (6-12)
SCOUTING THE RANGERS
The Rangers are scoring 69.6 points per contest while allowing 76.7 points per contest on defense. They also shoot 42.0 percent from the field and 31.2 percent from downtown while opponents are shooting 43.0 percent from the floor and 32.4 percent from three-point range.
Parrish Hewitt is the team's top scorer averaging 16.9 points per contest while getting 5.2 rebounds per game. He can also shoot very well from deep with a 35.2 three-point field goal percentage.
Jaedon Whitfield and Nathan Bailey III are next on the top scorers for NWOSU as Whitfield scores 12.7 points per game while Bailey III averages 10.0 points per game. Whitfield is also the team's top rebounder grabbing 7.2 per game.
SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE PRIMER
2019-20 Record: 9-9
2019-20 GAC Record: 5-7
Head Coach: Terry Evans, Second Season at SWOSU (14-32)
SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS
The Bulldogs have averaged 78.9 points per contest while surrendering 79.1 points per contest. SWOSU scores that much shooting 42.7 percent from the field and 32.8 percent from downtown.
Damion Thornton is the team's top scorer and one of the league's top offensive players overall. He averages 20.1 points per game shooting 53.7 percent from the field and 32.3 percent from downtown. He also averages a team-best 7.6 rebounds per game and has 39 steals.
Marquis Johnson and Jaylan Williams are also averaging at least 10.0 points per game with Johnson going for 11.1 per contest and Williams tallying 10.7 per game. Johnson is also the team's top distributor in three less games than his other teammates totaling 60 assists averaging 4.0 per game.
UP NEXT
UAM will head to Searcy, Arkansas for a Great American Conference meeting at Harding University on February 6th. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
