Game Time...The Northwestern College men's basketball team makes the short trip to Sioux Center Wednesday night for the first of two rivalry match-ups against #25 Dordt University. Tip-off at the DeWitt Gym is scheduled for 8pm. Northwestern has won four straight games for a 5-1 overall record, 1-0 in the GPAC. The Defenders have lost two straight for a 4-3 overall record, 0-2 in the conference. 

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All-Time...Northwestern holds the advantage over Jamestown 8-7 but the Jimmies have won the last two games.  

Scouting Reports...

    No.16 University of Jamestown: 1-1 (6th), 7-2 overall            Head Coach: Danny Neville (5th year)

The Jimmies are coming off a 65-75 loss to 7th ranked Dakota Wesleyan. Their 7-2 resume comes with two wins against teams with receiving votes, Dickinson State, and Presentation. 

The Jimmies have beat Doane in early GPAC play and take the court at home vs. Dordt on December 4. 

By the Numbers: (GPAC rank, NAIA rank-if top 10)
    Scoring Offense: 89.22ppg (5th)
    Scoring Defense: 79.0ppg (8th)
    Field Goal Percentage: 48% (7th)
    3pt Percentage: 35.7% (9th), 63 3pters 
    Free Throw Percentage: 70% (8th)
    Rebound Margin: +8 (4th)

    Top Players:  (NAIA rank-if top 10)
    Jack Talley - 18ppg, 6rpg, 24 3pters, 27 assists
    Terrell Alfred - 14.8ppg, 26 3pters, 40% 3pt, 13 assists
    Mason Walters - 14ppg, 9.6rpg
    Brock Schrom - 11ppg, 19 3pters, 

    Northwestern College:  1-1 (GPAC), 5-2                Head Coach: Kris Korver (20th year)

Northwestern is 4-1 in their last 5 games. They have been strong on the offensive side of the ball and have averages 91 points per game. Their defense has been strong limiting their opponents to 69 points per game. 

    By the Numbers: (NAIA rank-if top 10)
    Scoring Offense: 91.8ppg 
    Scoring Defense: 69.2ppg 
    Field Goal Percentage: 49% 
    3pt Percentage: 37%, (4th) 84 3pters 
    Free Throw Percentage: 75% 
    Rebound Margin: +6 (6th)

    Top Players:  (NAIA rank-if top 10)
    Trent Hilbrands (All-American) - 19.3ppg, 23 3pters, 53% 3pt , 3.0rpg, 18 assists
    Craig Sterk (All-Conference) - 15.2ppg, 7.5rpg, 13 blks 
    Jay Small (All-Conference) - 10ppg, 14 3pters, 4.rpg, 13 assists
    Isaac Heyer - 8.4ppg, 52% FG, 4.6rpg, 15 assists