SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The University of Sioux Falls Men's Basketball team travels to Wayne, Nebraska on Wednesday for a 5:30 p.m. NSIC matchup against Wayne State College. The Cougars enter at 2–4 overall and 0–1 in conference play, while the Wildcats sit at 4–3 and 0–1 in the NSIC.

USF is coming off its strongest offensive performance of the season, a 97–67 win over Peru State, while Wayne State returns home after a 97–50 victory over Hesston College.

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Scouting the Wildcats (4–3, 0–1 NSIC)

Wayne State brings one of the league's more efficient and balanced rosters into Wednesday's contest, averaging 81.6 points per game on 49.2 percent shooting. The Wildcats also knock down 37 percent of their threes and are outscoring opponents by more than eight points per game.

Sophomore forward Matt Noll leads the team with 14.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting 44 percent from the floor and 71 percent at the line. Andrew Stokes provides an interior scoring punch at 11.9 points per game on an elite 65.4 percent shooting clip. Senior guard Kai Smith adds 10.9 points per game and ranks among the NSIC's most efficient shooters, hitting 59.1 percent from the field and 52.9 percent from three.

Wayne State averages 7.3 made threes per game and has been strong defensively, holding opponents to 44.3 percent shooting and generating 7.4 steals per contest. The Wildcats also own a +2.6 turnover margin, committing just 10.4 turnovers per outing.

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Cougar Spotlight

USF enters the matchup scoring 79.7 points per game while shooting 44.3 percent from the field and holding a +10 rebounding margin through six contests. The Cougars are coming off a dominant win where they posted 24 assists, forced 20 turnovers, and scored 57 first-half points.

Taylen Ashley continues to pace USF with 16.3 points and 3.5 assists per game while averaging 32.5 minutes. Brandon Hrncir has made a major leap in his sophomore season, contributing 14.0 points and 6.3 rebounds on 68.1 percent shooting. Kyle Ingwerson adds 13.7 points per game and is USF's top perimeter threat with 19 made threes at a 40.4 percent clip.

Brogan Madson gives USF another reliable scoring option at 12.5 points per game while leading the Cougars in steals. Camden Davis has emerged as one of the league's top young rebounders with 6.5 boards per game, helping USF rank third in the NSIC in total rebounding.

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Numbers Game

• Three-Point Pressure: Wayne State shoots 37 percent from deep and hits 7.3 threes per game, challenging a USF defense allowing 35.8 percent from three.
• Control the Glass: USF owns a dominant +10 rebounding margin, while WSC sits at +0.9; second-chance scoring could tilt the matchup.
• Turnover Tempo: The Wildcats commit just 10.4 turnovers per game, but USF generates 8.3 steals per outing, creating a pivotal battle in pace and possession.
• Interior Efficiency: WSC shoots nearly 50 percent from the floor, and USF allows 49.2 percent; protecting the rim will be crucial.
• Balanced Scoring: Both teams bring four double-figure scorers into the game, making each team difficult to scout with multiple options that can hurt you.
• Lineup Rhythm: USF's bench production continues to rise, and early substitutions could play a key role against a Wayne State team that plays its top six heavy minutes.

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Coach's Corner

"Big challenge ahead down at Wayne State. They play extremely hard and really get after you on the defensive end. We will need to handle their pressure, be poised, and execute well to be in a position to have success." — Coach Chris Johnson

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Inside the Gym

Tipoff: Wednesday, Dec. 3 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Rice Auditorium – Wayne, Neb.
Watch: NSIC Network
Live Stats: USFCougars.com

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