ELLENSBURG, Wash. – The Central Washington University men's basketball team (16-6, 10-2 GNAC) heads across the Rockies on Thursday, Feb 13 to take on the Montana State Billings Yellowjackets, and then back across the Cascades to face the Seattle Pacific University Falcons on Saturday, Feb 15, looking to continue its four-game winning streak.
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THURSDAY, 2/13/25 at MONTANA STATE BILLINGS
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SATURDAY, 2/15/25 at SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
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PREVIOUSLY FOR THE 'CATS
Central enters this week riding a four-game winning streak after defeating Alaska Anchorage 76-66 on Feb 6 and Alaska Fairbanks 92-75 on Feb 8.
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The Wildcats were led by
Garrett Anderson, whose 46 points put him in the first spot in season-scoring with 324 total points. There was strong scoring from
Mitch Brizee (28),
Maverick Sanders (26),
Cavin Holden (24), and
Jordan Clark (20). Brizee also scored a career-high 22 points to lead the 'Cats over the Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks on Feb 8.
Other statistical leaders for CWU last week include Anderson (14 rebounds), Holden (eight assists and three steals), Sanders (two blocks), and Brizee (.769 shooting percentage).
ABOUT THE YELLOWJACKETS
Since last playing the Wildcats on Jan 18, Montana State Billings has turned around its season. The Yellowjackets have gone on a 5-1 run to turn their 2-5 conference record into a 7-6 record to put them in the middle ground of the GNAC at sixth place.
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The Yellowjackets have a top two to lead most of their statistics. Kael Robinson leads the 'Jackets in scoring with 419 points, followed by Jalen Tot with 414 points. Robinson also leads in rebounds with 174 boards and blocks with 27 total. Tot takes the top spot in assists with 81 and steals with 51.
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The Wildcats and Yellowjackets hit the court on Thursday, Feb 13. Tip-off from Alterowitz Gymnasium is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PST.
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ABOUT THE FALCONS
Seattle Pacific has shown to be a strong competitor in the GNAC this season. The Falcons currently sit in third place with a 9-4 conference record and are on a six-game winning streak entering this week.
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Owen Moriarty leads the Falcons in scoring with 347 points and steals with 34 takeaways. Jaxon Nap has a strong presence on both sides of the court, leading in rebounds with 229 total boards and assists with 60. Trace Evan is a strong defender at the hoop, leading with 10 blocks.
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The Wildcats take on the Falcons on Saturday, Feb 15. Tip-off from Royal Brougham Pavilion is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. PST.