DBU (6-4, 2-0 LSC) vs #7 ST. MARY'S (7-0, 2-0 LSC)
December 11 | 7:00 PM | Dallas, TX | The Burg Center
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COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF
DBU (four-game active win streak) and St. Mary's (seven-game active win streak) both carry 2-0 conference records into this Thursday night thriller at The Burg Center, where somebody will lose their zero.
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LAST TIME OUT
Saturday afternoon, the Patriots took down the Texas A&M International Dustdevils by a score of 72-59.
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After trailing for the first 19 minutes of the contest, DBU took its first lead of the game in the final minute of the first half via an AJ Borden converted and-one. The Patriots would enter halftime leading 37-33, and wouldn't relinquish their advantage for the remainder of the afternoon.
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In the win, DBU forced exactly 30 turnovers, reaching the 30+ mark for the fourth time this season. Bishop Jones led everyone on the floor with 28 points and also had a game-high four offensive rebounds. Xavion Brown contributed six rebounds, six assists, and four steals, the latter of the two being game-highs.
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PATRIOT STORYLINES
Run It Up: The Patriots are averaging a +28.5 point differential during their four-game win streak.
Quick Draw: DBU leads the country in turnovers forced per game (25.70) and steals per game (15.9).
Hot Hands: Earlier this season, DBU forced 30+ turnovers in back-to-back games for the first time in program history (11/15 - 35, 11/20 - 31). They have now turned in four 30+ turnover games so far this season.
Big X: Xavion Brown leads the country in steals (32).
Frank's Hot Sauce: Trevor Frank is second in the LSC and seventh in the country in steals (26).
Uncle Drew: Through the first nine games of the season, Drew Calderon's team-leading free-throw percentage sits at 91.3%, a near 33% improvement from his mark last season (58.5%).
Separation: The Patriots are second in the country in average turnover margin, sporting a +11.6 clip.
Wide Margin: DBU's total forced turnover margin is currently +116 (257-141).
Charity Stripe: DBU leads the Lone Star Conference in free throw attempts per game, but is shooting just 62.8% from the line.
First 20: The Patriots have held the lead going into halftime in nine of their ten games this season.

SCOUTING No. 7 ST. MARY'S
- In the 2024-2025 season, the Rattlers posted a 20-11 (16-6 LSC) record, and their season ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, falling to Colorado School of Mines in a thriller, 63-66.
- St. Mary's is one of the 13 undefeated teams in DII, and is looking for their second-ever 8-0 start (1975-1976). Thursday night will be their first road game of the season.
- The Rattlers are led offensively by senior guard Damani Claxton. Listed at 6-0, Claxton is averaging 15.6 points per game and leads the Lone Star Conference in free-throw percentage amongst qualified shooters (92.9%).  
- St. Mary's leads the Lone Star Conference in opponent points per game (60.9) and team free-throw percentage (80.4).
- The Rattlers have a +28 forced turnover differential on the season (116-88).
- Olaverr Camacho is third in the conference in offensive rebounds per game (3.43).
- Head coach Bubba Meyer is in his third season as a collegiate head coach, all of which he has spent with St. Mary's. Meyer holds a career head coaching record of 39-27.
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SERIES HISTORY
DBU leads the all-time series over St. Mary's, 24-11. The Patriots are 13-1 in their last 14 matchups with the Rattlers.
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UP NEXT
Following Thursday night's dance with St. Mary's, DBU will compete in the River City Holiday Classic in San Antonio. Tip-off for Tuesday's game against Rogers State is scheduled for 5 pm.