DBU (12-4, 6-0 LSC) vs WESTERN NEW MEXICO (10-3, 4-2 LSC)
January 10 | 2:00 PM | Dallas, TX | The Burg Center
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COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF
The Patriots carry a ten-game winning streak into their Saturday afternoon contest against Western New Mexico, who holds a 4-2 conference record with two ranked wins (St. Edwards- 87-84, WTAMU- 84-81 OT).
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LAST TIME OUT
Thursday night, DBU took down Sul Ross State 90-63, as the Patriots turned in their most efficient shooting performance from the field this season (57.4%). Trevor Frank led the team with 14 points, and was supported by four other double-digit scorers wearing red, white, and blue. DBU's advantage ballooned with five minutes left in the contest, when the group rattled off a 17-0 run, highlighted by two Xavion Brown slams.
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Sul Ross State was held to a measly 18 points in the first half, which is the fewest points DBU has allowed in a half this season. The Patriot bench out-scored the Lobo bench 42-18 in a game where 13 different DBU players recorded points.
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Read more about the dominant win here.
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PATRIOT STORYLINES
Chance For History: DBU can tie the program record for longest winning streak (11) with a victory on Saturday.
They're On Fire: The Patriots have outscored their opponents 892-673 during their ten-game winning streak.
Efficiency Is Key: During the win streak, the Patriots are shooting exactly 50% from the field.
Limitless Range: During the win streak, DBU is shooting 42.0% as a team from three-point land.
Quick Draw: The Patriots lead the country in steals per game (14.3), and are second in turnovers forced per game (23.94).
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.
Dirty Dishes: The Patriots lead the Lone Star Conference in assists per game with 17.0 (31st in the nation).
Big X: Xavion Brown leads the Lone Star Conference in steals with 43 (third in the nation).
Uncle Drew: Drew Calderon is second in the Lone Star Conference in three-pointers made with 40 (28th in the nation).
Our Brand: The Patriots lead the Lone Star Conference in average turnover margin, sporting a +9.1 clip (fourth in the nation).
Separation: DBU's total forced turnover margin is currently +146 (383-237).
First 20: The Patriots have held the lead going into halftime in 14 of their 16 games this season.
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SCOUTING WESTERN NEW MEXICO (10-3, 4-2 LSC)
- Through 13 games, Western New Mexico has already outdone its win total of the previous two seasons combined (4-23, 5-24).
- The Mustangs are 5-1 in their last six games, averaging just a +1.67 point differential in that stretch.
- DBU and WNM have four mutual opponents already, two in LSC play and two in the RMAC (St. Mary's, St. Edward's, Colorado Mesa, Colorado Christian).
- The Patriots are 2-2 against those four schools, with the losses coming against St. Edward's (73-70) and Colorado Mesa (78-77). The Mustangs are 3-1, with their loss coming against St. Mary's (80-76).  
- WNM is led offensively by do-it-all redshirt senior guard Cortaviaus Seales. Seales averages 17.2 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, and leads the team in assists (47).
- The Mustangs lead the Lone Star Conference in both free throws made per game (21.5) and blocks per game (3.8).
- Despite their record, Western New Mexico owns a -1 forced turnover differential on the season (170-171).
- Junior guard Keylon Dorsey leads the team with a 38.9% three-point percentage (minimum ten attempts).
- Head coach Mark Bunker is in his third season as a collegiate head coach, all of which have been with Western New Mexico. Bunker holds a career head coaching record of 19-50.
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SERIES HISTORY
DBU leads the all-time series against Western New Mexico 7-0. Last season, the Patriots took down the Mustangs 84-71. That night, AJ Borden dropped ten points, hauled in seven boards, and poked two steals.
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UP NEXT
Following Saturday's game, DBU will journey down I-35 to take on St. Mary's and St. Edward's. Thursday's tip-off in San Antonio is scheduled for 7:30 pm.