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TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The Northeastern State men's basketball team is set to play in the Arkansas Tech Thanksgiving Classic. The RiverHawks (1-3) will take on Arkansas Tech (2-3) at 6 p.m. Nov. 28 before playing Ouachita Baptist (3-0) at 2 p.m. Nov. 29.

This will be the 10th meeting between the RiverHawks and Wonder Boys since 2004, with Arkansas Tech holding a 7-2 series advantage. NSU and OBU last met in the 2008-09 season, when the Tigers earned a 59-54 victory.
 

Northeastern State's Probable Starters
F	32	Dakota Caudill	6-6	Jr-RS	6.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg	Claremore, Okla.
F	42	Landon DeMasters	6-4	Sr-2L	4.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg	Van Alstyne, Texas
G	05	Keon Littleton	6-1	Sr-1L	10.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg	DeSoto, Texas
G	22	Michael Harmon	5-11	Sr-1L	14.3 ppg, 1.3 rpg	Houston, Texas
G	23	Montre' Williams	5-10	Fr-HS	9.3 ppg, 2.5 rpg	Copperas Cove, Texas
Arkansas Tech's Probable Starters
F	13	Nick Wayman	6-8	Jr.	10.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg	Valley Springs, Ark.
G	01	Mike Balogun	6-0	Sr.	14.0 ppg, 1.2 rpg	Staten Island, N.Y.
G	02	Clarence Willard	6-2	Sr.	11.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg	Lubbock, Texas
G	04	Tyler Friedel	6-5	Sr.	8.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg	Victoria, Texas
G	05	Branden Williams	6-3	Jr.	2.8 ppg, 2.3 rpg	Orlando, Fla.
Ouachita Baptist's Probable Starters
F	32	Tirrell Brown	6-6	Jr.	21.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg	Jacksonville, Ark.
F	45	Colt Fason	6-6	Sr.	14.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg	Conway, Ark.
G	01	Micah Delph	5-11	Sr.	7.0 ppg, 7.3 rpg	Conway, Ark.
G	02	David Berete	6-3	Jr.	11.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg	Little Rock, Ark.
G	24	Justin McCleary	6-2	So.	17.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg	Jacksonville, Ark.

 
SCOUTING THE WONDER BOYS
Arkansas Tech is located in Russellville, Arkansas, and the team competes in the Great American Conference. The Wonder Boys have posted a 2-3 record on the young season, beating Wayne State and Cameron, while falling to Southwest Minnesota State, Pittsburg State and Angelo State. Arkansas Tech was picked to finish first in the preseason GAC poll, picking up eight first-place votes. Mike Balogun (14.0 ppg) and Clarence Willard (11.6 ppg) are the leading scorers, and Nick Wayman (4.6 rpg) leads the squad in rebounding. The Wonder Boys are averaging 69.6 points per game and shooting .433 as a team.
 
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
Ouachita Baptist University is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and the team competes in the Great American Conference. The Tigers are 3-0 in the 2014-15 season, defeating Baptist Bible, Texas A&M-Commerce and Champions Baptist. They were picked to finish seventh in the preseason GAC poll. Tirrell Brown leads the way for OBU, averaging 21.5 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game. Colt Fason leads the team in rebounding with 7.3 per game. The Tigers average 95.0 points per game and shoot .510 as a team.
 
NSU SELECTED 12TH IN MIAA PRESEASON POLLS
The Northeastern State men's basketball team was picked to finish 12th in the MIAA by the league coaches. The RiverHawks earned 39 points and are projected to finish just inside the cut line for the MIAA Championship tournament in May. Central Missouri topped the coaches' poll with 151 points total and 10 first-place votes a year removed from winning the national championship. Northeastern State finished 16-13 last season and 9-10 in the MIAA. NSU also lost head coach Larry Gipson, who retired at the end of the season. Senior forward Landon DeMasters is the leading returning scorer at 8.1 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game last season.
 
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
The NSU Athletics Department announced its season ticket packages for the home portion of the men's and women's basketball schedule. Adult general admission tickets can be purchased for $125, and the season chair back seats are $200. Season ticket holders receive the benefit of sitting in comfortable chair back seats. They also receive first option to purchase playoff tickets, premier seating for NSU's 24 home contests and an excellent view of the 78,200 square foot multipurpose event center. The 2014 campaign will mark the second year of the $25 single-game Family 4-pack, which includes two general admission adult tickets and two general admission student tickets (ages 4 through high school). The Family 4-Pack may be purchased at any time and used at any regular season home game.
 
TICKETS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY IN 2014-15
All fans wishing to attend an NSU home basketball contest this season will be required to show a ticket prior to entering the facilities. NSU students and faculty/staff will still be allowed free admittance, but NSU ID's will no longer be accepted as a form of entry. Tickets can be purchased at NSU's new ticketing Web site, goriverhawkstickets.com. NSU students and faculty/staff can access goriverhawkstickets.com and secure their free tickets (either printable or downloaded to your smart phone) through their goNSU accounts. For questions regarding ticket options, please contact Brynn Hamner at 918.444.3901.
 
GO RIVERHAWKS GEAR
Northeastern State University Athletics has partnered with Advanced-Online and has launced its new, one-of-a-kind online shopping site, goriverhawksgear.com. NSU fans have another avenue for acquiring Northeastern State apparel and accessories. The store is loaded with options for fans of all ages, ranging from T-shirts, polos and sweatshirts, to home office supplies, drinkware and kitchen essentials. Every item is branded with official Northeastern State athletics and university logos, and select RiverHawks gear and accessories are customizable. The new online store can be accessed by simply visiting www.goriverhawksgear.com. The shop can also be viewed by clicking on the shopping cart at the top right of www.goriverhawksgo.com, the static graphic underneath the main picture or the rotating horizontal carousel just above the video player.
 
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