ANCHORAGE, Alaska— In a pair of thrilling matchups set to unfold on November 24th and 25th at 9:30 p.m. at the Alaska Airlines Center, the Adams State University men's basketball team is gearing up to face off against the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves as they close out the non-conference portion of the season. The anticipation awaits the clash of these two teams in what promises to be an intense battle on the court.
Recently For Adams State Men's Basketball
In the aftermath of their recent setbacks, the Grizzlies are sitting at 2-2 following their defeats against Eastern New Mexico (82-92) on Friday and Western New Mexico (78-93) on Saturday.
Despite these challenges, Adams State University, known for its stellar basketball program, enters the showdown with a roster of skilled athletes ready to showcase their prowess. The team's dynamic play style and strategic maneuvers have garnered attention throughout the season, setting the stage for an exciting face-off against the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Adams State is led by senior
Destan Williams who averages 17.5 points per game, 1.5 assists per game, and shoots 91 percent from the free throw line. Senior
Austin Fadal is also a leading scorer as he averages 13.3 points per game and 5.5 rebounds per game.
About the University of Alaska Anchorage
On the opposing side, the University of Alaska Anchorage is renowned for their tenacity and resilience, having secured a notable six-game winning streak since the commencement of the season. It is their best start in program history. In their most recent encounters, they emerged victorious against UC Merced with scores of 83-32 on Friday and 62-49 on Saturday.
The Seawolves are led by senior Tyson Gilbert, who averages 15.7 points per game and shoots 47.4 percent from beyond the arch.
As the clock ticks down to tip-off, both teams will be seeking to secure a crucial win with the teams coming from bordering regions (UAA from the West and ASU from the South Central), both games will be considered 'in-region counters' when it comes to playoff consideration in March.
The Series
The Seawolves lead the series 4-0 as this Is the first time In 12,488 days as the two teams last met on Dec. 12, 1999 with the Seawolves dominating that game 88-50 In Anchorage. The wins for UAA were all won by double figures and all four games were played at UAA's former gym, playing back-to-backs in Dec. 1993 and Dec. 1999.
Up Next
The Grizzlies will return to the continental US to open Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action next Friday and Saturday when they hit the road for match ups at Fort Lewis College (Sat. at 7:30 p.m.) and Western Colorado (Fri. at 7:30 p.m.). They will then host CSU Pueblo (Fri., Dec. 8th at 7:30 p.m.), New Mexico Highlands (Sat. Dec. 9th at 7:30 p.m.) and Colorado Mesa (Fri., Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m.).
