William Jewell (3-3, 0-0) vs. Rockhurst (2-3, 0-0)
Tuesday, December 3 • 7:30 p.m.
Liberty, Mo.Â
Presented by: Bank MidwestÂ
ON TAP
The William Jewell men's basketball team opens GLVC play this week as they host Rockhurst University in the 150
th meeting between the two programs. This will be the first home game for head coach
Chris McCabe.Â
LAST TIME OUT
Jewell is coming off a tough loss to Emporia State last week by a final of 75-67 at the MIAA Thanksgiving Classic. The Cardinals got off to a fast start but were unable to get the big bucket down the stretch and were forced to foul late.
Robbie Hanson posted a career-high 23 points while
Eysan Wiley added a double-double.Â
THE SERIES
The Hawks lead the all-time series 85-64 but Jewell has taken 11 of the last 16 meetings.Â
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LAST GAME
William Jewell: 67-76, Loss vs. Emporia State
Rockhurst: 69-78, Loss vs. Northeastern State
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HEAD COACHES
William Jewell:
Chris McCabe, first season (3-3)
Rockhurst: Drew Diener, fifth season (N/A)
STATISTICAL LEADERS
William JewellÂ
Scoring:
Eysan Wiley (17.2)
Rebounding:
Eysan Wiley (8.8)
Assists:
Nick Bradley (3.2)
Steals:
Nick Bradley (2.5)
Blocks:
Eysan Wiley (3.1)
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Rockhurst
Scoring: Curtis Lewis (18.6)
Rebounding: Quinton Curry (8.8)
Assists: Quinton Curry (3.4)
Steals: Curtis Lewis (1.6)
Blocks: Nick Volz (0.6)
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