DBU (10-4, 4-0 LSC) at ANGELO STATE (11-4, 2-2 LSC)
January 4 | 3:00 PM | San Angelo, TX | Junell Center-Stephens Arena
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COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF
The Patriots carry an eight-game winning streak into their Sunday afternoon showdown against Angelo State. The Rams sit 2-2 in Lone Star Conference play, having beaten Texas A&M International and UT Tyler, and falling to Midwestern State and Lubbock Christian.
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LAST TIME OUT
Friday night, DBU took down UT Permian Basin 94-72, on the backs of a Justin Haire double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds) and 53 bench points. The Patriots shot an elite 42.4% from beyond the arc last night, led by Trevor Frank and Drew Calderon, who drained four each.
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Frank drilled a three to give DBU a 6-3 lead in the game's infancy, and the Patriots wouldn't relinquish their advantage at any point. Jackson McCabe led the game with a perfect shooting percentage, providing 12 points on six shot attempts. TJ Thomas also dropped 12, all of which came in the second half to help put the game on ice.
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Read more about Friday's dominating win here.
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PATRIOT STORYLINES
They're On Fire: The Patriots have outscored their opponents 716-560 during their eight-game winning streak.
Glass Cleaners: During the win streak, the Patriots are averaging a +4.9 rebound differential.
Limitless Range: During the win streak, DBU is shooting 41.9% as a team from three-point land.
Quick Draw: Entering the week, the Patriots were second in the country in both turnovers forced per game (23.92) and steals per game (14.4).
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.
Big X: Entering the week, Xavion Brown led the Lone Star Conference in steals with 38 (second in the nation).
Frank's Hot Sauce: Entering the week, Trevor Frank had the third-most steals in the LSC with 32 (tenth in the nation).
Our Brand: Entering the week, the Patriots were third in the country in average turnover margin, sporting a +9.9 clip.
Separation: DBU's total forced turnover margin is currently +133 (337-204).
Charity Stripe: DBU leads the Lone Star Conference in free throw attempts per game, but is shooting just 61.8% from the line.
First 20: The Patriots have held the lead going into halftime in 12 of their 14 games this season.
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SCOUTING ANGELO STATE (11-4, 2-2 LSC)
- The Rams are 3-3 in their last six games, averaging 72.5 points per game in that stretch.
- DBU and Angelo State have both played and beaten Texas A&M International already this year, their only common opponent at this point of the season.
- The Patriots took down the Dustdevils 72-59, and the Rams won 78-77 via a go-ahead free throw with 0:06 left by Jordan Crawford.
- Angelo State is led offensively by senior forward Jaqai Murray. Murray averages 16.1 points per game, 6.9 rebounds per game, and leads the team with a 54.4% field goal percentage.
- The Rams have the fourth-best scoring defense in the LSC, holding opponents to 68.1 points per game.
- Angelo State has a +49 forced turnover differential on the season (242-193).
- Jaqai Murray is third in the LSC in points with 228 on the year.
- Head coach Vinay Patel is in his 12th season as a collegiate head coach, and his fourth with Angelo State. Patel holds a career head coaching record of 194-129.
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SERIES HISTORY
DBU leads the all-time series against Angelo State, 6-3. The Patriots have won two of the last three contests.
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UP NEXT
Following Sunday's game against Angelo State, DBU will return home for the first time in nearly a month to host Sul Ross State and Western New Mexico. Thursday's tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm.