By: Madie Brink
November 10, 2022
SIOUX FALLS – The University of Sioux Falls men's basketball team opens their season on the road this weekend as they take on #25 Southern Nazarene and Pittsburg State in the Central Region Challenge in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Cougars are entering the season 9th in the NSIC and 6th in the South Division following an 11-14 performance last season. With 12 returners, three transfers and four key freshmen USF looks to lean on some experience and talent to move up the rankings.
USF will face #25 Southern Nazarene on Saturday, November 12th at 11:00 a.m. (CT) at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. Last season was the first time the two teams had gone head-to-head with Southern Nazarene coming out on top, 73-52. Jack Thompson led the Coo with 13 points on the day followed by Matt Cartwright with 12. USF shot 33.9% from the field and 15.8% from beyond the arch against the Storm in their season opener just a year ago.
The Cougars will take on the Gorillas of Pittsburg State on Sunday, November 13th at 1:00 p.m. (CT) for the first time since 2019. The two have only faced off once with Pittsburg State coming away with a 62-55 win. Chase Grinde helped lead the Coo with 12 points on the day and five rebounds along with two assists and a block.
Sioux Falls will return home to host Dakota State on November 17th in the Stewart Center. For all things Cougar Basketball, be sure to download the USF Cougar app and follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
