#25 DBU (13-5, 7-1 LSC) at #18 ST. EDWARD'S (16-3, 5-3 LSC)
January 17 | 3:00 PM | Austin, TX | SEU Recreation and Athletics Center
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COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF
The Patriots look to avenge their homecoming loss from earlier this season as they take on the No. 18-ranked St. Edward's Hilltoppers on the road.
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LAST TIME OUT
Thursday night, DBU's 11-game win streak came to an end at the hands of the St. Mary's Rattlers (66-64). It was the Patriots' first loss in 54 days.
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Justin Haire finished with a team-leading 13 points, turning in his fifth game with double-digit points in the last six contests. For just the fourth time this season, DBU finished with fewer steals than its opponent (13-11).
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Read more about Thursday night's contest here.
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PATRIOT STORYLINES
Seeking Vengeance: DBU fell to St. Edward's 73-70 on homecoming back in November, its last loss before the win-streak began.
Efficiency is Key: The Patriots are shooting 46.0% from the field this season.
Limitless Range: DBU is averaging 9.7 made threes per game this season.
Quick Draw: The Patriots lead the country in steals per game (13.9), and are second in turnovers forced per game (23.17).
Dirty Dishes: The Patriots lead the Lone Star Conference in assists per game with 16.7 (35th in the nation).
Big X: Xavion Brown leads the Lone Star Conference in assists with 74 (39th in the nation), and is third in the country in steals with 46.
Uncle Drew: Drew Calderon leads the Lone Star Conference in three-pointers made with 46 (24th in the nation).
Our Brand: The Patriots lead the Lone Star Conference in average turnover margin, sporting a +8.3 clip (fourth in the nation).
Separation: DBU's total forced turnover margin is currently +149 (417-268).
First 20: The Patriots have held the lead going into halftime in 15 of their 18 games this season.
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SCOUTING ST. EDWARD'S (16-3, 5-3 LSC)
- DBU and St. Edward's met earlier this season on 11/22/25. At the time, the Hilltoppers were undefeated, and they improved to 8-0 with a 73-70 win.
- That night, Xavion Brown turned in a double-double (11 points, 11 rebounds).
- The Hilltoppers are 3-2 in the new year, going 1-2 against ranked opponents in that stretch. DBU will be SEU's fourth-ranked opponent in six games.
- St. Edward's is led offensively by Blake Nielsen. A true gamebreaker on the offensive end, Nielsen averages 18.4 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game, and 3.5 assists per game. He leads the 'Toppers in field goals made by a wide margin, while having missed three games.
- SEU leads the Lone Star Conference in average scoring margin (+14.5), assist-to-turnover ratio (1.57), and opponent field goal percentage (38.9%).
- St. Edward's owns a +67 forced turnover differential on the season (266-199).
- Conor McManus leads the team with 131 three-point attempts (43/131).
- Head coach Andre Cook is in his 17th season as a collegiate head coach, all of which have been with St. Edward's. Cook holds a career head coaching record of 299-192.
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SERIES HISTORY
DBU leads the all-time series against St. Edward's 20-19. Before the loss earlier this season, the Patriots had won five straight over the Hilltoppers.
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UP NEXT
Following Saturday's game, DBU will return home to host Midwestern State and Lubbock Christian. Thursday's tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm.