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Who: North Carolina Wesleyan (4-2)
Where: Greensboro Coliseum | Greensboro, N.C.
When: Wednesday, November 24 | 7 p.m.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. – After playing three games in four days in Florida, the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men's basketball team continues its NBA-like early-season grind when it hosts North Carolina Wesleyan in a pre-Thanksgiving clash.
UNCG is set to begin a three-game homestand. It will play three games in six days. By the time the calendar flips to December, the Spartans will have played nine contests in 23 days. Even Steph Curry would wince at the Spartans' slate.
However, with a first-year coach and several new pieces, the more time on the floor and developing chemistry, the better.
Of course, the Spartans have been taking that literally because they have played three overtime games in their first six contests. That has been an unexpected bonus of 15 additional minutes to learn, grow, and execute during key moments that can't be replicated in practice. Both of UNCG's setbacks this season have been in overtime.
History
- UNCG leads the all-time series, 31-16.
- This is the first meeting between the programs since an 82-48 UNCG win on Nov. 15, 2018.
- This the second meeting between these teams since UNCG became a Division I program.
- North Carolina Wesleyan's last win over UNCG was 64-62 on Jan. 21, 1989.
A Look At UNCG
- De'Monte Buckingham has grabbed double digit rebounds in four straight games.
- Buckingham has double-doubles in consecutive games. He had 14 points and 12 rebounds against UMass and 21 points and 10 rebounds against FIU.
- Dante Treacy and Kaleb Hunter averaged 11 points each during the three-game Jersey Mike's Classic.
- Treacy has scored in double digits in consecutive games. He had 16 points against UMass and 13 against FIU.
- Bas Leyte scored a career best 15 points against FIU. He averaged 10.7 points during the Jersey Mike's Classic.
- Kobe Langley scored the game-winning basket against Green Bay and forced overtime with a 3-pointer against UMass.
- Mohammed Abdulsalam averaged 10.3 points per contest in Florida.
A Look At North Carolina Wesleyan
- North Carolina Wesleyan is a member of the Division III USA South Conference.
- Damon McDowell leads the Battling Bishops with an 18.8 point per game average.
- Isaiah Lewis is also averaging 11.7 points per contest.
- The Battling Bishops are scoring at an 81.3 point per game clip.
- North Carolina Wesleyan enters with a two-game winning streak with triumphs by a combined 90 points.
- In its last outing, a 97-67 win over Mid-Atlantic Christian, sophomore forward Kyron Kelly led the Battling Bishops with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
- Junior point guard Brayden Dixon also scored 13 points and had a team-high four steals.
Up Next
- UNCG hosts Vermont on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 5 p.m.
- It's the conclusion of a home-and-home series.
- UNCG edged Vermont, 54-53 on Dec. 18, 2019 on the road.
Upcoming Promotions
North Carolina Wesleyan, Wednesday, November 24, 2021, 7 p.m.
Any fan bringing four canned goods to the Greensboro Coliseum will receive free admission to the game.
Vermont, Saturday, November 27, 2021, 5 p.m.
Any Greensboro resident who buys a ticket, can get a second ticket for free. Fans must show proof of residence with a valid ID or bill.
Elon, Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 7 p.m.
All fans are encouraged to wear gold.
