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ALAMOSA, Colo. (December 18, 2014) – The Adams State University men's basketball team returns home after three consecutive conference road games. Action begins on Saturday (Dec. 20) against the Western State Colorado University Mountaineers at 7:30 p.m. MT followed by a Sunday (Dec. 21) meeting at 5:00 p.m. MT with the Colorado Mesa University Mavericks. Live stats, video, and audio will be available for both games.
 
Last Time Out For Grizzlies
Adams State fell to Fort Lewis College, 87-73, on Dec. 13 to drop to 0-3 in conference affairs. After a tied score at halftime, Fort Lewis exploded offensively by shooting 8-of-9 from three-point range and 13-of-19 from the field. Shakir Smith had a team-high 17 points and six assists while Mike Hemsley finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. It marks the second year in a row that ASU has started their conference slate at 0-3.
 
About The Mountaineers
Western State is coming off its first RMAC win of the season against Western New Mexico University. In the 63-59 win, four players finished in double figures led by 14 apiece from Dominique Wright, Alex Eddy, and Mason Biddle. On the season, Biddle is the go-to option on offense and averages 17.8 points per game. That scoring output ranks 8^th amongst all conference players. The Mountaineers enter Alamosa with a 2-6, 1-3 RMAC record and are under the direction of first year head coach Bradd Schafer. Schafer takes over the program after spending four seasons leading the Black Hills State University men's basketball program.
 
About The Mavericks
Colorado Mesa stands at 8-2 overall and 3-1 in RMAC contests with their lone conference loss coming against Chadron State College on Dec. 5. The Mavericks were most recently on the court against New Mexico Highlands University on Dec. 13. Ryan Stephan paced their efforts with 29 points and six rebounds in the 84-73 win. Through 10 games, the 6-foot-10 center has torched opponents and currently averages 24 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game. His 24 ppg. ranks first in the RMAC. Andy Shantz is in his second season as head coach and 17^th season overall with the program. Shantz earned his master's degree from Adams State in 2005. The Mavericks are currently receiving votes in the latest NABC Coaches Poll
 
Last We Met
The Grizzlies and Mountaineers last met in Alamosa on 3/1/14 to close out regular season play. Adams State walked away with a 95-84 win with Juwan Buchanan posting 18 points and six rebounds. ASU swept Western State in both meetings during 2013-14. The Mavericks and Grizzlies split their two contests a season ago but it was Adams State who took the final meeting, 87-82, from Plachy Hall on 2/28/14. That conference tilt saw six Grizzlies eclipse 10+ points led by Buchanan's 15.
 
Game Time Notice
ASU will face Colorado Mesa for a 5:00 p.m. tip off on Dec. 21. The ASU women's basketball team will precede that with a 3:00 p.m. game. Both games were originally scheduled for a later start time.
 
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