#24 DBU (15-5, 9-1 LSC) at #18 EASTERN NEW MEXICO (15-3, 8-2 LSC)
January 29 | 7:30 PM | Portales, NM | Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena
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COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF
Coming off its 15th win of the season, No. 24-ranked DBU is met with a ranked opponent on the road for the first time this season, in the form of No.18-ranked Eastern New Mexico. The Greyhounds currently own a three-game winning streak, which includes a victory over then No. 5-ranked Lubbock Christian.
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LAST TIME OUT
Thursday night, DBU grabbed its 13th win in its last 14 games. The Patriots showcased elite defense (17 steals) and efficient scoring (50.8 fg%) in their win over Midwestern State.
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In the 84-60 win at a neutral site, Trevor Frank led the Patriots with a 14-point performance, supported by 11-point games from Drew Calderon and Justin Haire.
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DBU dominated on the glass en route to their ninth conference win of the year, out-rebounding Midwestern State 43-26.  
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Read more about Thursday night's win here.
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PATRIOT STORYLINES
Chasing 400: Dr. Blake Flickner is currently five wins removed from 400 victories in his head coaching career (395-221).
Quick Draw: The Patriots lead the country in steals per game (13.8), and are second in turnovers forced per game (22.75).
Dirty Dishes: DBU leads the Lone Star Conference in assists per game with 16.5 (39th in the nation).
Offensive Glass: The Patriots are averaging 13.20 offensive rebounds per game (second in conference)
Limitless Range: DBU is averaging 9.6 made threes per game this season (third in conference).
Big X: Xavion Brown leads the Lone Star Conference in assists with 88 (45th in the nation), and is fourth in the country in steals with 52.
Uncle Drew: Drew Calderon leads the Lone Star Conference in three-pointers made with 54 (27th in the nation).
Our Brand: The Patriots lead the Lone Star Conference in average turnover margin, sporting a +7.7 clip (fourth in the nation).
Separation: DBU's total forced turnover margin is currently +153 (455-302).
First 20: The Patriots have held the lead going into halftime in 17 of their 20 games this season.
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). The Patriots have recorded four games with 30+ turnovers this season.
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SCOUTING EASTERN NEW MEXICO (15-3, 8-2 LSC)
- DBU and ENMU have both played St. Mary's and St. Edward's in January.
- The Greyhounds went 0-2 at home, falling to St. Mary's 63-54 and St. Edward's 84-81.
- The Patriots went 1-1 on the road, losing to St. Mary's 66-64, before turning around and defeating St. Edward's 75-68.
- ENMU is currently 1-2 against ranked opponents this season.
- The Greyhounds are led by senior forward Jose Murillo. Murillo is nearly averaging a double-double, putting up 16.4 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.
- Eastern New Mexico doesn't rely on the three nearly as much as other LSC schools. Cooper Jackson leads the team with 23 three-pointers made this season.
- The Greyhounds lead the Lone Star Conference in fastbreak points per game (18.83), and rank second in field goal percentage (49.8%) and steals per game (10.5).
- ENMU owns a +64 forced turnover differential on the season (280-216).
- The Greyhounds average 12.3 offensive rebounds per game, good for third in the LSC.
- Head coach Daven Vo is in his second season as a collegiate head coach, both of which have been with Eastern New Mexico. Vo holds a career head coaching record of 33-14.
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SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series between DBU and Eastern New Mexico is evenly split after six games. The Patriots won last year's contest 87-81 at home, led by Ricky Lujan's 31 points.
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UP NEXT
Following Thursday's game, the Patriots will remain on the road to face West Texas A&M. Saturday's tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 pm.