THIS WEEKEND IN PEACOCK MEN'S HOOPS
UIU will have its first action in Fayette next weekend as they host the Peacock Classic, featuring Northwest Missouri State, Concordia, St. Paul, and Southwest Minnesota State. Upper Iowa will face CSP on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. and SMSU on Sunday at 3 p.m.
LIVE OPTIONS
Fans unable to make it to Fayette this weekend for the games can stay connected with a pair of live options at
UIUPeacocks.com/Live, with access to live stats and a pay-per-view webcast through GLVCSN. Fans can also refer to the links attached to this story for all live options.
TICKET INFORMATION
There will not be a digital option for fans to purchase tickets in advance again this year. All ticket sales at Upper Iowa will be cash-only
In addition to GLVCSN.com, viewers can catch the Peacocks on the GLVCSN iOS and Android mobile app, as well as the GLVCSN app on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV.
Upper Iowa Students… Free Admission after showing UIU Student ID
Upper Iowa Faculty/Staff… Free Admission after showing 24-25 Season Pass
Basketball Cash Only Sales… Adults - $10, Youth (5-18) - $5, Kids (Younger than 5) - Free
DIGITAL GAMEDAY PROGRAM
Fans can access the interactive and digital gameday program anytime at
UIUPeacocks.com/Programs. The digital programs are available to fans at our games and those at home listening to or watching the action. QR Codes will be located around the stadium to scan with your cell phone's camera, which will link you directly to that game's specific digital gameday program.
PEACOCK CLASSIC SCHEDULE
Saturday, Nov. 23
Northwest Missouri State vs. Southwest Minnesota State 1 p.m.
Upper Iowa vs. Concordia, St. Paul 3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Concordia, St. Paul vs. Northwest Missouri State 1 p.m.
Upper Iowa vs. Southwest Minnesota State 3 p.m.
NABC ATTENTION
Three of the four teams in Fayette this weekend have received national attention in the Top 25 NABC Poll. SMSU is ranked the highest in the 18
th slot with 81 votes. Upper Iowa and CSP are each receiving votes this week. The Peacocks have amassed 24 votes, and the Golden Bears collected one.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
Three Peacocks are scoring double figures on the season:
Noah King (19 PPG),
Nick Reid (17.3 PPG) and
Kyle Hrncir (15.5). Reid is 14-15 (.933) from the charity stripe and is averaging a double-double with 11.3 rebounds per game, while Hrncir follows behind with 9 boards.
Gavin Hershberger paces the team with 12 assists, while
Jack Miller and
Caleb Delzell snagged four steals. Delzell also leads the team in blocks with six.
HUNTING THE GLASS
Upper Iowa ranks 6
th in NCAA DII and 1
st in the GLVC in rebounds per game with 45.5 per contest.
Nick Reid has hauled in 11.3 per game, placing him 25
th in total rebounds.
Kyle Hrncir has nabbed 17 offensive boards (4.5 per game), listing him 17
th in NCAA DII.
NEXT PLAY
Men's basketball takes a break from games over the Thanksgiving holiday and will return to the hardwood on Dec. 2 in Fayette against Quincy and later challenge Missouri S&T in Rolla, Mo. on Dec. 5.
