#25 DBU (13-4, 7-0 LSC) at ST. MARY'S (11-4, 4-3 LSC)
January 15 | 7:00 PM | San Antonio, TX | Bill Greehey Arena
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COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF
The Patriots enter their game with St. Mary's tied for the program record with 11 consecutive wins. DBU will be tasked with making history as the Rattlers play their fourth consecutive game against a ranked opponent, holding a 1-2 record in the first three contests.
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LAST TIME OUT
Saturday night, DBU took down Western New Mexico 74-62, winning their 11th straight contest.
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Drew Calderon led all Patriots with 15 points, and Trevor Frank was 4/6 from three-point land; however, DBU's win was largely due to its domination on the glass. The Patriots out-rebounded the Mustangs 42-26, and spent 34:15 of the contest with the lead.
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Read more about the record-tying win here.
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PATRIOT STORYLINES
History On The Line: DBU will have the opportunity to break the program record for consecutive wins Thursday night.
They're On Fire: The Patriots have outscored their opponents 966-735 during their 11-game winning streak.
Efficiency is Key: During the win streak, the Patriots are shooting 49.6% from the field.
Limitless Range: During the win streak, DBU is shooting 41.6% as a team from beyond the arc.
Quick Draw: The Patriots lead the country in steals per game (14.1), and are second in turnovers forced per game (23.59).
Dirty Dishes: The Patriots lead the Lone Star Conference in assists per game with 16.9 (35th in the nation).
Big X: Xavion Brown leads the Lone Star Conference in steals with 45 (third in the nation).
Uncle Drew: Drew Calderon leads the Lone Star Conference in three-pointers made with 42 (36th in the nation).
Our Brand: The Patriots lead the Lone Star Conference in average turnover margin, sporting a +8.7 clip (third in the nation).
Separation: DBU's total forced turnover margin is currently +148 (401-253).
First 20: The Patriots have held the lead going into halftime in 15 of their 17 games this season.
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SCOUTING ST. MARY'S (11-4, 4-3 LSC)
- DBU and St. Mary's met earlier this season on 12/11/25. At the time, the Rattlers were ranked No. 7 in the country, and the Patriots won 73-67.
- That night, Drew Calderon led everyone in scoring with 20 points, and DBU held St. Mary's without a field goal inside the final six minutes.
- The Rattlers are 3-3 in their last six games, going 1-2 against ranked opponents in that stretch.
- St. Mary's is led offensively by senior guard Damani Claxton. Claxton averages 15.6 points per game, 2.7 assists per game, and leads all qualified shooters in the LSC in free-throw percentage (87.9%).
- The Rattlers lead the Lone Star Conference in scoring defense (65.8) and offensive rebounds per game (15.13).
- St. Mary's owns a +36 forced turnover differential on the season (235-199).
- Sebastian Mendoza leads the team with a 47.6% three-point percentage (20/42).
- Head coach Bubba Meyer is in his third season as a collegiate head coach, all of which have been with St. Mary's. Meyer holds a career head coaching record of 43-31.
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SERIES HISTORY
DBU leads the all-time series against St. Mary's 25-11. The Patriots are 14-1 in their last 15 games against the Rattlers.
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UP NEXT
Following Thursday's game, DBU will remain on the road to face No. 18 St. Edward's. Saturday's tip-off in Austin is scheduled for 3:00 pm.