FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Men's Basketball will look to bounce back as the Lions play the first of three consecutive games at home Friday against Northeastern State.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Stubblefield Center with the game being streamed on the MIAA Network and broadcast on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. Live stats will be available at uafortsmithlions.com.
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LAST WEEK: The Lions suffered their first two losses of the season last week, falling at Rogers State and then in overtime at Central Oklahoma.
TOP 25: UAFS checked in at No. 11 in this week's NABC Division II Coaches Poll.
AROUND THE NATION: UAFS ranks in the top 10 nationally in field goal percentage defense (38.3 percent), rebounds per game (43.1) and bench points per game (37.4).
GIMME THAT: The Lions are second in the MIAA with 8.6 steals per game. Guard Christian Moore leads the Lions with 1.5 steals per game.
LEAGUE LEADERS: Moore ranks sixth in the MIAA with 4.6 assists per game and is second with a 2.8 assist/turnover ratio. Forward Kameron Johnson is fourth with 7.3 rebounds per game while forward Donovan Black is sixth with 1.1 blocks per game.
THE FIRST TIME: The Lions defeated Northeastern State, 86-75, to open MIAA play back in December. The Lions had five players score in double figures, led by Johnson's 18 points.
SCOUTING NSU: The RiverHawks are 9-6, 2-4 MIAA but just 1-3 on the road this season. NSU leads the MIAA in points per game at 89.0, as guard Xavier Glenn is second in the league at 20.1 points per game.
THE SERIES: UAFS is 4-3 all-time against Northeastern State.
