Fairfield Inn Classic
Opponents:
Central Missouri| Nov. 16 @ 6 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. | Live Stats | Live Video
Maryville | Nov. 17 @ 4 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. | Live Stats
 
Starting 5:
1. The Aggies have five players averaging in double figures following their first two contests of the season.
2. Tyler Williams was named to the Heartland/Lone Star Conference Challenge All-Tournament team following his 12.5 point, four assist, and 6.5 rebound weekend.
3.  Johann Tate was a perfect 10-10 from the free throw line when he scored 21 points against Oklahoma Christian; he was 8-8 with 16 points in the second half alone.
4. Central Missouri leads the nation in turnovers per game, averaging just 5.5 per contest.
5.  Maryville's Nolan Berry (6'10"), is averaging just under a double-double with 18.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest.
 
Around the LSC:
Thursday – None
Friday – Adams State vs. West Texas A&M in Pueblo, Colo.
                Colorado Mesa vs. Midwestern State in Gunnison, Colo.
                Arlington Baptist at Angelo State
                Dixie State vs. Eastern New Mexico in Monmouth, Ore.
                Texas A&M-Kingsville at CSU-Pueblo
                Western New Mexico at Southwest (N.M.)
 
About the Aggies:
Cameron is 1-1 following their opening weekend, falling in overtime to Newman 87-85, and then beating Oklahoma Christian 80-69. As a team, CU is shooting an efficient 50 percent from the field, while hitting on 48 percent of their three point shots and 70 percent of their free throws. They have a turnover margin of +2 while averaging 13 assists and eight steals per contest.
 
Five Aggies have five players averaging over five points per game with Johann Tate leading the way with 13.5 points per contest, thanks to a 21 point outing against OC. Tyler Williams is averaging 12.5 points, a team high 6.5 rebounds, and four assists per contest, while JV Long leads the team with four helpers per game and five total steals while averaging 10.5 points.
 
Scouting Central Missouri:
The Mules, who are receiving votes in the D2SIDA Poll, are 2-0 entering their classic, as they defeated Minnesota-Duluth, 76-60 and Bemidji State, 76-62. So far this season, UCM is shooting 51 percent from the field, 44.4 percent from the perimeter, and 85 percent from the charity stripe. They average just 5.5 turnovers, while forcing 11.5 and scoring 22 points off of turnovers per contest.
 
Central Missouri is led by Spencer Reaves, who averages 19.5 points per contest while shooting over 66 percent from the field. Jakob Lowrance leads the team with six rebounds per game while scoring 16.5, and Clarence Smith is also averaging double figures with 11.5 points per game.
 
All-Time vs. UCM:
-UCM leads 4-1
-This will be the first matchup between the two teams to not be played on a neutral court.
-Last meeting: Dec. 19, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nev. (90-57 UCM win)
 
Scouting Maryville:
The Saints of Maryville are a perfect 2-0 after their first weekend of games, taking down Cedarville 79-70 and Trevecca Nazarene 86-66; they also defeated Division I Miami of Ohio 84-80 in their exhibition. Through their first two games, Maryville shot almost 45 percent from the field, 44 percent from three and 68 percent from the free throw line. They out rebounded their opponents by an average of eight boards and own a +1 turnover margin.
 
Nolan Berry leads the team with 18.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest; he is shooting 60 percent from the field. Additionally, Casey Teson is averaging 15.5 points, Marvin Grant-Clark averages 12.5, and Teehjay Bogan is scoring 12 points per contest. They have all three combined to hit on 17 of the Saints' 21 made three pointers this season.
 
Looking Back:
The Aggie men's basketball team split their opening weekend at the Heartland/Lone Star Conference challenge, losing to Newman in their season opener but then coming back to beat Oklahoma Christian the next day. Against Newman, Cameron trailed by 16 at the half but used a 51-35 second half to tie the game and send it to overtime; CU lost in overtime 87-85. Five Aggies scored in double figures with Tyler Williams leading the way with 16 points. The Aggies continued their second half momentum into their next game as they handled Oklahoma Christian's late comeback and won 80-69. Johann Tate had a stellar second half and scored 21 total points to lead the Black and Gold.
 
Looking Ahead:
Cameron will follow up their trip to Missouri with a road contest at Dallas Baptist on Tuesday, Nov. 21 before hosting Southwestern Oklahoma State for their home opener on Saturday, Nov. 25.