DBU (11-4, 5-0 LSC) at SUL ROSS STATE (2-8, 0-5 LSC)
January 8 | 7:00 PM | Dallas, TX | The Burg Center
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COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF
The Patriots carry a nine-game winning streak into their return to The Burg Center on Thursday night, as DBU will host Sul Ross State, owners of a six-game skid.
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LAST TIME OUT
Sunday afternoon, DBU took down Angelo State 86-50, on the backs of an elite team-wide defensive performance. The Rams were 0-13 from beyond the three-point line, marking the first time in program history that DBU has held a team to zero made threes (stat tracking began in the 2012-2013 season).
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The Patriots handed Angelo State their largest home loss since the Rams appointed Vinay Patel as their head coach in 2022. Before Sunday, the last time the Rams lost a home game by 30 or more points was 1/5/2017, when Tarleton State took them down 92-60.
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Read more about the dominant win here.
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PATRIOT STORYLINES
Welcome Home: Thursday will mark DBU's first home game in 28 days.
They're On Fire: The Patriots have outscored their opponents 802-610 during their nine-game winning streak.
Glass Cleaners: During the win streak, the Patriots are averaging a +4.7 rebound differential.
Limitless Range: During the win streak, DBU is shooting 41.6% as a team from three-point land.
Quick Draw: The Patriots lead the country in steals per game (14.1), and are second in turnovers forced per game (23.9).
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). The Patriots have recorded four games with 30+ turnovers this season.
Big X: Xavion Brown is second in the Lone Star Conference in steals with 40 (fifth in the nation).
Uncle Drew: Drew Calderon is second in the Lone Star Conference in three-pointers made with 37 (39th in the nation).
Our Brand: The Patriots are third in the country in average turnover margin, sporting a +9.3 clip.
Separation: DBU's total forced turnover margin is currently +139 (359-220).
Charity Stripe: DBU leads the Lone Star Conference in free-throw attempts per game, but is shooting just 62.5% from the line.
First 20: The Patriots have held the lead going into halftime in 13 of their 15 games this season.
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SCOUTING SUL ROSS STATE (2-8, 0-5 LSC)
- The Lobos are 0-6 in their last six games.
- DBU and Sul Ross State have four mutual opponents already in Lone Star Conference play (ASU, UTPB, St. Mary's, SEU).
- The Patriots are 3-1 against those four schools, with the loss coming against St. Edward's (73-70). The Lobos are 2-3, with two losses to St. Mary's (85-44, 84-68) and a loss to St. Edward's (52-66).  
- Sul Ross State is led offensively by junior guard Antwonne Holmes. Holmes averages 11.7 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game, and is second on the team in both assists (22) and steals (21).
- The Lobos have allowed 81.5 points per game through the first ten contests of the season.
- Despite their record, Sul Ross State has a +10 forced turnover differential on the season (158-148).
- Manny Flores, their sixth man, leads the team with a 48.4% three-point percentage (15-31).
- Head coach Xavier Webb is in his sixth season as a collegiate head coach, all of which have been with Sul Ross State, his alma mater. Webb holds a career head coaching record of 43-91.
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SERIES HISTORY
DBU leads the all-time series against Sul Ross State 1-0. The Patriots took down the Lobos 98-69 on the road on 12/19/2024, led by a 21-point performance by Jackson McCabe.
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UP NEXT
Following Thursday's game, DBU will host Western New Mexico on Saturday afternoon. That contest is scheduled to start at 2:00 pm.