GUNNISON, Colo.— On Friday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m., the Adams State University men's basketball team will open up Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) action at Western Colorado University inside at Paul Wright Gym.
Recent Challenges for Adams State Men's Basketball
The Grizzlies stand at a record of 2-4 after losses against the University of Alaska Anchorage with scores of 67-83 on Friday and 52-66 on Saturday.
Adams State University may have faced some obstacles, but their reputation for top-notch basketball precedes them as they head into the showdown with a talented team eager to demonstrate their abilities. The team's dynamic approach and strategic moves have caught the eye of many throughout the season, building anticipation for the highly conference portion of the season.
Standout Performances
In the last six games, senior
Destan Williams has led Adams State, averaging 28.3 minutes per game and scoring a total of 101 points with an average of 16.8 points per game. Williams has also contributed two steals, 12 assists, and 14 rebounds, averaging 2.3 rebounds per game.
Another senior player,
Austin Fadal, is avergaing 22.8 minutes per game and scoring a total of 64 points with an average of 10.7 points per game. Fadal also had a free throw percentage of .609, making 14 successful free throws out of 23 attempts. He contributed with 11 steals, 18 assists, and 29 rebounds, averaging 4.8 rebounds per game.
University of Western Colorado Overview
Meanwhile, the University of Western Colorado has had a tough run lately, with a current record of 2-3 following losses against Nebraska-Kearney last Tuesday (76-75) and Utah Valley University on Friday (87-52).
The Mountaineers are led by senior Avery Rembao, averaging 11.6 points per game and shooting .350 percent from beyond the arch.
As the game draws near, both teams will be striving to achieve a vital victory at the start of the RMAC season.
The Series
In the most recent matchup between Adams State and Western Colorado on February 11, 2023, Adams State emerged victorious with a score of 104- 93. The full box score and recap of the game are available. Adams State University has accumulated 24 wins and 13 losses in matchups against Western Colorado University. The current winning streak is at five games, with the longest win streak being seven games from December 16, 2012, to December 18, 2015.
Up Next
Looking ahead, the Grizzlies continue to compete in RMAC action on Tuesday, December 5th, with matchups against Fort Lewis College (at 7:00 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.).
