This week's UAFS men's basketball schedule features two games against conference opponents as the Lions host Lubbock Christian on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Angelo State on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Stubblefield Center. This will be the second to last conference weekend that the Lions will host before the regular season ends. The Lions are entering this weekend 10-12 overall and 6-10 in conference play.

Historically, UAFS has been 4-5 in the all-time series against Lubbock Christian, losing the last matchup 69-82. Against Angelo State, UAFS is currently 0-2 in the all-time series between the two teams. The Lions are hoping to change the outcomes of the past going into their games this weekend.

So far in the season, the Lions are averaging 68.7 points per game. They are shooting 45.6% from the field, 34.6% from the three-point line, and 66.6% from the free-throw line. The scoring leaders for the Lions include Brian Halums who scores 26.6 points per game, Matthew Wilson who scores 16.8 points per game, and Chris Rollins who scores 7.5 points per game. As a team, the Lions are passing the ball and obtaining 12.4 assists per game, led by junior point guard Charles Botchway with 4.6 assists per game.

On the other side of the court, the Lions are currently allowing their opponents to score 69.1 points per game. They are shooting 43.2% from the field, 32.9% from the three-point line, and 72.9% from the free-throw line. As a team, UAFS is averaging 33 rebounds per game, led by Brian Halums with 9.2 rpg, Chris Rollins with 6 rpg, and Charles Botchway with 4.1 rpg.

UAFS men's basketball will be looking for two wins on the weekend against two tough opponents. Live broadcast and live stats will be available for both matches at UAFS Men's Basketball Schedule and on Fox Sports 103.5 FM and 101.1 FM. Tickets for these games are on sale now and available at the UAFS Box Office located within the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center or by phone at 479-788-7300.