Men's basketball returns home to host Trinity Western Spartans

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Game Information

Date Fri/Sat, January 19-20
Time 8 p.m.
Location Saskatoon, SK
Venue: Ron & Jane Graham Court at the PAC
Series ('00) SSK Leads 17-5
   Home SSK Leads 9-1
   Current Streak CGY W 4
   Last Meeting November 27, 2015
         SSK  78 @ TWU 77
         

5 Things

  1. Winners of three straight, the Huskies currently sit tied with Winnipeg for the final playoff spot in the Canada West with three weekend matchup's remaining. 

  2. Fourth-year guard Lawrence Moore is currently sitting in the top-five in three separate offensive categories.

  3. Saskatchewan is 17-5 vs the Spartans all time, and 4-0 in their last four. The Spartans have not won in Saskatoon since the 2010-2011 season.

  4. The Huskies 13.4 turnovers per game is fourth-lowest in the conference.

  5. It is You Can Play Night Friday. An official partner of the You Can Play Project, the Huskies join their mission of ensuring the safety and inclusion of all individuals in sports – including LGBTQ athletes, coaches and fans. 

By The Numbers

1 - Number of wins by the Spartans in Saskatoon against the Huskies. 

3.7 - Steals per game by Lawrence Moore, tops in the conference. 

4.7 - Assists per game by Lawrence Moore, also 5th in the conference

21.6 - Points per game by Lawrence Moore, 5th in the conference. 

Scouting The Spartans

  • The Spartans' 11.9 offensive rebounds per game is fifth highest in the conference. 

  • In total, the Spartans outrebound the Huskies by 4.6 rebounds per game. Saskatchewan averages 36 RPG. while Trinity Western averages 40.6.

  • The Spartans 39.2% FG percentage sits just behind Saskatchewan's 40.7 FG% - both marks in the bottom four in the conference.