FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Men's Basketball will take its unbeaten record on the road this week as the Lions are set to visit Rogers State and Central Oklahoma.

The Lions will tussle with Rogers State at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and then UCO at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Both games will be streamed on the MIAA Network with live stats available at uafortsmithlions.com.

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LAST WEEK: The Lions opened 2026 with a pair of home wins over Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern.

TOP 25: UAFS moved up to No. 5 in this week's NABC Division II Coaches Poll, the highest the Lions have ever been ranked in the NABC poll.

BEST SINCE: The Lions' 13-0 start matches that of the 2017-18 team for best start in the NCAA II era. UAFS is one of five remaining unbeaten teams in NCAA II.

AROUND THE NATION: UAFS ranks in the top 10 nationally in field goal percentage defense, rebounds per game, three-point percentage defense and bench points.

CAREER HIGH: Guard Brandon Scott scored a career-high 33 points with eight made threes in the win over Missouri Southern. He was named the MIAA Athlete of the Week for his efforts.

SCOUTING RSU: The Hillcats are 8-5, 2-2 MIAA and 4-0 at home this season. Rogers State is second in the MIAA shooting 50.7 percent from the field, and is led offensively by guard Andrew Mason at 12.9 points per game.

SCOUTING UCO: The Bronchos are 4-0 at home and 9-7, 2-2 MIAA on the year. UCO is third in the MIAA in opponent scoring and leads the league with 4.3 blocks per game. Forward Matthew Willenborg leads the Bronchos with 19.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.

THE SERIES: UAFS is 7-7 all-time against Rogers State and 2-2 versus Central Oklahoma.