ELLENSBURG, WASH. – Central Washington Men's Basketball travels to compete in the NNU Thanksgiving Classic in Nampa, Idaho. The Wildcats will take on Midwestern State (0-3) and Azusa Pacific (3-2).

GAME INFORMATION

Friday, Nov. 25th
1:15 PM
Vs. Midwestern State
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, Idaho
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Saturday, Nov. 26th
1:15 PM
Vs. Azusa Pacific
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, Idaho
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QUOTING HEAD COACH BRANDON RINTA

"This will be another challenging weekend of games vs Midwestern State and Azusa Pacific down at Northwest Nazarene's tournament. Midwestern is a very athletic team that plays a very good zone defense. Azusa Pacific was a National Tournament team last year and has solidified themselves as one of the top teams in the West Region early on."

SCOUTING THE MUSTANGS

Midwestern State University is currently 0-3 overall. Two weeks ago, the Mustangs lost to UC Colorado Springs 72-68. On the 17^th, MSU fell to Northwestern Oklahoma, 67-64, in their home opener. That night, Derrick Ogechi led the Mustangs in scoring, putting up 16 points. Malik Parsons led Northwestern Oklahoma to the victory posting 22 points and 12 rebounds.  

The Mustang's leading scorers are Pierre Sanders averaging 13 points per game and Derrick Ogechi averaging 10.7 points per game. Jermane Carter leads the team in rebounding with 22 boards in three games. Midwestern State University is 2-0 all-time against the Wildcats. MSU is coming off of a close loss (67-64) against Northwestern Oklahoma.

SCOUTING THE COUGARS

Azusa Pacific is 3-2 overall this season, with two of their wins coming against GNAC opponents. Last weekend the Cougars picked up wins against Western Washington, 86-72, and Seattle Pacific, 77-70, at the GNAC/PacWest Challenge hosted by Azusa Pacific.

The Cougar's leading scorer is Ken West, averaging 16 points a game. In the last game against the Vikings West put up 17 points. McKelary Robertson is averaging 11.2 points per game for
the Cougars. Justin Hemsley leads the team on the glass with 25 rebounds. Azusa Pacific is 1-1 all-time against the Crimson and Black. The Cougars look to come out of the Thanksgiving classic with their winning record intact.

YOUR WILDCATS

CWU is currently 1-3 after splitting contests in California. The 'Cats beat 13th-ranked Cal State San Marcos 69-60. Central fell to Cal State Los Angeles 57-51 in a defensive battle. Camron McNeil leads the cats in scoring averaging 12.8 points per game. Colby Gennett isn't far behind, averaging nine points per game. Leading on the boards for the 'Cats is Matt Poquette with 26 rebounds. The Wildcats seek two wins to increase their overall record to .500.