Game Time... Northwestern College is set to host its annual Pizza Ranch Men's Basketball Classic this weekend at the Bultman Center. The two-day, four-game Classic features four teams from two different conferences and will begin on Friday at 4pm. 

For the complete schedule, how to follow the games (stats, video), follow the link below:

    Classic Webpage | 

Team Capsules

Bellevue Bruins
    2020-21 Record: 3-1
      -def. Briar Cliff, 82-79
      -def. St.Mary (Kan.), 80-73
      -def. Doane, 76-37
      -lost to Briar Cliff, 64-56
    Conference: North Star Athletic
    Preseason National Ranking: unranked
    Conference Preseason poll: picked 1st of 8 teams
    Last Year's Record: 13-1 (1st), 24-8, lost in conference semi's
    Head Coach: Lucas Gabriel (2nd year)
    Outlook:
        -return 3 starters, five players
    Top Players (based on 2020-21 stats)
        -Lewis Hayes - 13.8ppg, 5rpg, 55% FG (All-Conf)
        -Keshawn Bruner - 10.3ppg, 6rpg
        -Jaylen Wiltz - 9.5ppg, 3.3rpg
        -Jemeil King - 8.5ppg, 22 assists (All-American, NSAA Player of the Year)

Dordt Defenders:
    2020-21 Record: 1-0
        -def. Kansas Wesleyan, 83-80
    Conference: Great Plains Athletic
    Preseason National Ranking: receiving votes
    Conference Preseason poll: picked 3rd of 11 teams
    Last Year's Record: 13-7 (T2nd), 22-9; lost in conf. quarterfinals
    Head Coach: Brian Van Haaften (3rd year)
    Outlook:
        -return 4 starters, seven players
    Top Players (based on 2020-21 stats)
        Jesse Jansma - 17ppg, 2rpg (all-conf)
        Jacob Vis - 15ppg, 4rpg
        Garrett Franken - 14ppg, 5rpg (2x all-conf)
        Bryce Coppock - 10ppg, 3 assists

Viterbo V-Hawks
    2020-21 Record: 0-0
    Conference: North Star Athletic
    Preseason National Ranking: unranked
    Conference Preseason poll: picked 6th of 8 teams
    Last Year's Record: 8-6 (3rd), 15-14 overall; lost in conf. semifinals
    Head Coach: Wayne Wagner (22nd year)
    Outlook:
        -return 4 starters, 11 players
    Top Players (based on last year's stats)
        Noah Fredrickson - 13.2ppg, 69 3pters (all-conf)
        Jack Monis - 11.9ppg, 5.5rpg
        Robert Cunitz - 9.7ppg, 46 3pters
        Lowden Rockweiler - 8.7ppg, 21 3pters

Northwestern Raiders:
    2020-21 Record: 0-0, season debut     
    Conference: Great Plains Athletic
    Preseason National Ranking: receiving votes
    Conference Preseason poll: picked 2nd of 11 teams
    Last Year's Record: 12-8 (T4th), 20-12; national qualifier, lost to College of Idaho   
    Head Coach: Kris Korver (21st year)
    Outlook:
        -return 4 starters, 11 players
    Top Returners:
        Trent Hilbrands - 17.8ppg, 90 3pters, 74 assists (2x All-American)
        Jay Small - 14.3ppg, 84 3pters, 6.5rpg, 83 assists (2x all-conf)
        Craig Sterk - 14ppg, 41 3pters, 5.3rpg (2x all-conf)
        Keegan Van Egdom - 8ppg, 45 3pters, 4.3rpg
        Isaac Heyer - 6.6ppg, 26 3pters, 3.7rpg
        Grant DeMeulenaere - 3.8ppg, 69 assists
        Noah Slagter - 3ppg, 3rpg