Game Time... Fresh off a pair of wins last weekend at its own Classic, the Northwestern College men's basketball team heads to the road for the first time this season when they open GPAC play against Concordia. Tip-off at the Walz Arena is set for 4pm.
Northwestern is 2-0 this season; Concordia is 1-0 in the GPAC, 4-1 overall. The Raiders have lost three straight in the rivalry but are 7-3 in the last 10 against Concordia.
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Concordia Bulldogs: 1-0 (GPAC), 4-1 overall Head Coach: Ben Limback (8th year)
Since a 72-69 loss to Tabor (Kan.) in its season opener, Concordia has won four straight, defeating Friends, Emmaus, Manhattan Christian and Midland (82-55).
By the Numbers:
PPG- 90
FG % - 47%
3pt FG - 34%
FT - 68%
Reb. Margin - +8
Opp PPG - 64
Individual Leaders:
Justin Wiersema (All-Conf) - 16.8, 14 3pters, 4rpg
Carter Kent (All-Conf) - 14ppg, 3.4rpg, 9 3pters
Gage Smith - 10ppg, 11.2rpg
Sam Scarpelli - 9.8ppg
Northwestern College: 2-0 Head Coach: Kris Korver (21st year)
Wins over Viterbo and Bellevue have put Northwestern with a 2-0 record heading into Saturday's GPAC Opener.
By the Numbers:
PPG- 80
FG % - 49%
3pt FG - 33%
FT - 69%
Reb. Margin - +10
Opp PPG - 65
Individual Leaders:
Alex Van Kalsbeek - 20.5ppg, 67% FG, 9rpg
Keegan Van Egdom - 13.5ppg, 5 3pters
Trent Hilbrands (All-American) - 11.5ppg, 7 assists
Craig Sterk (2x all-conf) - 10.5ppg. 7 rpg