DBU (17-6, 11-2 LSC) vs LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN (20-3, 11-2 LSC)
February 7 | 7:30 PM | Dallas, TX | The Burg Center
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COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF
DBU enters Saturday's game coming off an 11-point victory on Thursday over UT Tyler. The Patriots will take on the No. 7-ranked LCU Chaparrals, who are owners of a four-game winning streak. DBU and LCU are currently tied for the top spot in the Lone Star Conference standings.
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LAST TIME OUT
Thursday night, DBU took down UT Tyler 90-79 at The Burg Center. TJ Thomas led the group in scoring with 17 points on a 50% shooting percentage. AJ Borden shared the game lead in assists (6) with UTT's John Barbee, while leading everyone on the floor in steals with four.
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The Patriots finished Thursday's game with a +18 forced turnover differential (29-11), marking the fifth time this season that DBU has forced 29 or more turnovers.
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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 three wins removed from 400 victories in his head coaching career (397-222).
Frank's Red Hot: Trevor Frank sits six removed from his 200th career three-pointer.
Reinforcements: DBU leads the Lone Star Conference in bench points per game (37.39).
Big X: Xavion Brown leads the Lone Star Conference in assists with 106 (29th in the nation) and is tenth in the country in steals with 53.
Our Brand: DBU leads the Lone Star Conference in average turnover margin, sporting a +7.3 clip (fourth in the nation).
Quick Draw: The Patriots are second in the country in both steals per game (13.3) and turnovers forced per game (22.17).
Uncle Drew: Drew Calderon is second in the Lone Star Conference in three-pointers made with 60 (31st in the nation).
Offensive Glass: The Patriots are averaging 12.91 offensive rebounds per game (second in conference).
Limitless Range: DBU has a 35.7% three-point percentage (second in conference).
Dirty Dishes: The Patriots are third in the Lone Star Conference in assists per game with 16.4 (43rd in the nation).
Separation: DBU's total forced turnover margin is currently +168 (510-342).
First 20: The Patriots have held the lead going into halftime in 19 of their 23 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 LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN (20-3, 11-2 LSC)
- DBU and LCU have both played St. Mary's, St. Edward's, and West Texas A&M since the start of January.
- The Chaps went 3-0, defeating St. Mary's 66-58, St. Edward's 88-71, and West Texas A&M 72-57. All three opponents were ranked at the time of the games.
- DBU went 2-1, with wins over St. Edward's (75-68) and West Texas A&M (86-84).
- Lubbock Christian is led offensively by Amando Miller Jr., a senior listed as both a guard and forward. Miller Jr. is averaging 19.3 points per game on a 49.2% field goal percentage.
- Antonio Pusateri is averaging 16.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game.
- Kendall Dow leads the Lone Star Conference in three pointers made with 61.
- Despite their dominant record, the Chaps only have a +6 forced turnover differential on the season (250-244).
- Head coach Todd Duncan is in his 15th season as a collegiate head coach, all of which have been with LCU. Duncan holds a career head coaching record of 289-146.
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SERIES HISTORY
DBU owns the lead in the all-time series with Lubbock Christian, 12-8. The Patriots were victorious in their last matchup, which was the 2024-2025 LSC Tournament Championship.
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UP NEXT
Following Saturday's game, the Patriots will remain home to face Oklahoma Christian and Cameron. Thursday's tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.