FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Men’s Basketball begins the home portion of its 2023-24 schedule when the Lions host Harding University at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center.
Tipoff between the Lions and Bisons is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. will see the Lions welcome Ecclesia College for the return of the Toy Toss game, benefitting the Salvation Army, Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Fort Smith. Fans that bring a toy to the game will receive free admission. Fans are encouraged to toss their soft toys on the court following the Lions’ first point.
Both games will be streamed on the Lone Star Conference Digital Network as well as broadcast on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. Live stats will be available at uafortsmithlions.com.
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LAST WEEK: UAFS dropped its two season opening contests at the South Central Region Crossover to Metro State-Denver and Black Hills State.
HOME OPENER: The Lions are 13-1 in home openers in the NCAA II era.
4: UAFS has four players averaging double figures in scoring after the first two games, led by guard Lian Ramiro at 17.5 points per game and forward Addison Wallace at 16.0 points per game.
SCOUTING HU: The Bisons are 1-2 after dropping both games of their conference challenge with the MIAA in Fort Smith before bouncing back with a win over Baptist Bible. Harding is under the direction of first-year head coach Weston Jameson and is led by leading scorer Keyln McBride at 14.7 points per game. Forward Sam Smith averages 12.7 points and 8.0 rebounds per game for the Bisons.
SCOUTING EC: The Royals are 2-4 on the year and will play three games over the weekend prior to Tuesday’s matchup. Ecclesia averages 80.4 points per game led by 21.0 points per game by guard Ryan Reed.
THE SERIES: UAFS is 2-1 against Harding and 7-0 versus Ecclesia.
