THIS WEEK
After playing their first three games of the season on the road, the University of Mary men's basketball team hosts Yellowstone Christian College for the Marauders home opener on Friday, Nov. 16. The start of six straight home games, the Marauders and the Centurions tip off at 7:30 pm at the McDowell Activity Center.
 
THE RECORD
The Marauders are 0-3 overall. UMary begins its Northern Sun schedule Dec. 1 when Minot State University visits the MAC.
 
LAST TIME OUT
The Marauders have suffered three straight heartbreaking setbacks to open the season. Last weekend in a pair of neutral site games in Lancaster, TX, on the Cedar Valley College campus, UMary dropped a 66-63 decision to Henderson State University and 64-59 to Southern Arkansas University in a Northern Sun-Great American Conference crossover challenge between the two conferences. The Marauders had possession of the ball with an opportunity to pull even in the final minute of both games. Jaylan White and Tom Kubank led the Marauders with 14 points each in the opener against the Reddies. White followed with a team-best 17 points against the Muleriders the next night… UMary tumbled 56-53 at MSU Billings on Wednesday in similar fashion to the first two games. The Marauders had opportunities to pull even in the final minute but couldn't pick up a needed basket. Kubank had a good look at a long three-pointer as time expired but his shot went off the front rim. Matthew Kreklow led the Marauders with 16 points.
 
 
HOME COOKING
The Marauders begin a run of six straight home games when UMary hosts Yellowstone Christian College on Friday. After the Centurions game, the Marauders are visited by South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (11.20), Minot State (12.1), Mayville State (12.4), St. Cloud State (12.7) and Minnesota Duluth (12.8).
 
DEEEE-FENCE
It may be only three games but the Marauders are second in the NSIC in points allowed at 62.3 points per game. UMary has allowed no more than 66 points in any of its three games. Last season the Marauders allowed 77 points per game and held opponents to 66 or fewer points just four times in 27 games.  
 
FAST BREAK

• Getting everyone involved, the Marauders have had anywhere from eight to ten players score in a game this season
• In all three games the Marauders have had possession of the ball with a chance to tie the game in the final minute of play
• Jaylan White has hit for double digits in two of three games and leads the Marauders in scoring at 12.7 points per game. His 4.7 assists/game is also a team best.
• Tom Kubank has hit a team-best six treys this season in three games and is second in scoring at 10.0 ppg
• Opponents are shooting just 42.3 percent from the floor against the Marauders and 31.1 percent behind the arc
• The Marauders are 37-of-50 at the free throw line (74 percent) while the opposition is 26-of-42 (61.9 percent)
• UMary is being outrebounded by 4.0 boards per night
• UMary is committing fewer turnovers that its foes (48 for the Marauders to 55 for the opposition)
• Struggling from the field, the Marauders are making only 36.1 percent of their shots overall and 25.7 percent from behind the arc
• Jaylan White is 16-of-17 at the line, including a perfect 10-for-10 performance against Southern Arkansas

 
OPPO RESEARCH: YELLOWSTONE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
The Centurions take to the floor for the ninth time this season but they only have a record of 0-2. Six of their eight games have been considered exhibition contests. The other two games were a pair of losses to California Miramar. Earlier this week the Centurions suffered an 85-58 loss at Minot State University. YCC competes in the NCCAA (National Christian Colleges Athletic Association).
 
HISTORY LESSON
The Marauders defeated YCC 92-55 last year behind 12 points from both Tom Kubank and Trevor Zacher and 10 rebounds from Matthew Kreklow… Damonta Henry scored 26 points to leads the Marauders over the Centurions 85-53 in Nov. 2016.
 
LISTEN LIVE
University of Mary fans can listen to all Marauders home and conference games live on Fox Sports 710 as Jesse Rostvedt, the Voice of the Marauders, brings you all the game action. You can also listen live online at www.foxsports710.com. Click the "Listen Live" link to stream the game in real time.
 
FOLLOW LIVE
To find links to live stats, audio and video, go to www.goumary.com/coverage
 
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