ALAMOSA – The Adams State University men's basketball team (5-7 overall, 3-3 RMAC) will continue their RMAC conference season at home next Friday, December 29, versus Colorado Christian University. In addition, they will face Chadron State College the following Saturday, December 30, with both games starting at 7:30 P.M. Friday's game will serve as the first installment in the 'Fill the Stocking' charity drive, while Saturday's will serve as the annual SLV night.
 
 
Recently In Adams State Men's Basketball:
The Grizzlies have been facing some tough competition recently and are currently on a three-game losing streak in their conference. Despite these shortcomings, the men are looking to dominate these next few match-ups by improving their shooting percentages and being a stronger force on defense.
 
About Colorado Christian:
The Cougars of CCU (3-9 overall, 2-4 RMAC) hold a similar record to Adams State with only a few more losses this season. Although they hold a losing record, the team managed to defeat a tough Black Hills State team by five points, and go on to extend their win streak by beating UCCS last weekend. In their most recent match-up, the CCU Cougars fell to the Metropolitan State Roadrunners with a final score of 56-76.
 
Last Meeting:
The Grizzlies met the Cougars twice last season, both times failing to come on top with a win. In the first loss, the Grizzlies fell 101-110 in Lakewood on December 30, 2016. They matched up again on February 17 of this year and lost in a heartbreaker by one point, with a final score of 73-74. Brandon Sly led both games in points with 27 and 15, respectively.
 
About Chadron:
The Chadron Eagles (3-9 overall, 1-5 RMAC) have recorded a tough season so far with only one conference win and a current four-game losing streak. Their only RMAC win is their defeat of Colorado Christian earlier this season on December 4. The Eagles beat the Cougars handedly with a final score of 83-59. In their most recent match-up, Chadron fell to Black Hills State University 63-76.
 
Last Meeting:
Similar to the Cougars, the Grizzlies faced the Eagles twice last season, splitting their comprehensive record 1-1. In their first meeting on December 31, 2016, Shane Johnson led all scorers with 15 points. Despite this, the Grizzlies would fall with a final score of 58-66. The Grizzlies met them for a second time at home on January 20 of this year. With a much better showing, Brandon Sly led the team with 14 points and pulled out a win, beating the Eagles 80-65.
 
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