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NAU Stuns Portland State, Wins First Big Sky Tournament Game Since 2015
The NAU men’s basketball team won its first Big Sky Tournament game in six years as the tenth-seeded Lumberjacks upset seventh-seeded Portland State, 77-66, in the first round in Boise, Idaho. Luke Avdalovic had a career day, leading NAU with 26 points, including hitting seven three-pointers. NAU shot an incredible 75-percent from three point range, hitting 12-of-16 three pointers. Keith Haymon added 13 points and Ajang Aguek had 11 points in the win. NAU did lose forward Nik Maines in the first half with an ankle injury after he scored eight points and was perfect from the floor. NAU advances to Thursday’s quarterfinals against second-seeded Eastern Washington. The two teams didn’t play this year, due to COVID protocol measures. You can hear the game staring with the pregame show at 4:30 p.m. on KAFF Country 93.5/AM 930 in Flagstaff and Fun Oldies 97.9 in Prescott.
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N. Arizona hopes to end skid vs Texas State
December 20, 2020 GMT
Magness Arena, Denver; Monday, 3 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Northern Arizona looks to end its four-game losing streak as it battles Texas State. Northern Arizona is looking to break its current four-game losing streak. Texas State is coming off a 70-68 win at Denver in its most recent game.
PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE: Both of these teams have relied heavily on their seniors this year. Mason Harrell, Isiah Small and Shelby Adams have collectively scored 43 percent of Texas State’s points this season and 45 percent of the team’s points over its last five games. For Northern Arizona, Luke Avdalovic, Jay Green and Nik Mains have combined to score 41 percent of the team’s points this season.SHELTON CAN SHOOT: Cameron Shelton has connected on 26.7 percent of the 15 3-pointers he’s attempted and has gone 3 for 11 over his last three games. He’s also made 69.7 percent of his free throws this season.
EWU looks to extend streak vs N. Arizona
December 16, 2020 GMT
Walkup Skydome, Flagstaff, Arizona; Friday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington looks for its seventh straight win in the head-to-head series over Northern Arizona. Eastern Washington has won by an average of 12 points in its last six wins over the Lumberjacks. Northern Arizona’s last win in the series came on March 4, 2017, a 76-61 win.
PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE: Senior leadership could play a big role in the outcome of this game. Luke Avdalovic, Nik Mains and Jay Green have combined to score 48 percent percent of Northern Arizona’s points this season. For Eastern Washington, Tanner Groves, Jacob Davison, Kim Aiken Jr. and Tyler Robertson have combined to account for 65 percent of all Eastern Washington scoring.GIFTED GROVES: T. Groves has connected on 23.1 percent of the 13 3-pointers he’s attempted and has made 3 of 13 over his last five games. He’s also converted 63.2 percent of his free throws this seas
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team is set to play its second game of the season within just two days of its first with a contest against Our Lady of the Lake on Tuesday at 5 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. CT. The game will be a neutral contest that will take place at Rice University in Tudor Fieldhouse.
The Lobos won their first matchup of the season with a 72-61 victory over Rice on Sunday and enters the game 1-0. OLLU is 1-1 with its win coming in an exciting upset over NCAA DI opponent Texas State (61-58).
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