Gunnison, Colo.,   The Western Colorado Men's Basketball travels to Grand Junction, Colo., for the Maverick Thanksgiving Classic.


WESTERN COLORADO MEN'S BASKETBALL GOING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2025-26 STATS

• Western Colorado enters its next matchup with a 1–3 overall record after splitting its first two home games and dropping both contests on the road.
• The Mountaineers are averaging 77.0 points per game. Offensively, the team is shooting an efficient 48.0% from the field and 36.0% from three, and 79.5% from the charity stripe.
• Aidan McDowell has been one of the most dominant scorers in the RMAC through four games, averaging 30.0 points while shooting 55.1% from the floor and a blistering 100% from the free-throw line. He has earned RMAC Offensive Player of the Week the past two weeks.
• Tyler Halligan adds 16.8 points per game and leads the team at 7.0 rebounds per contest, while Jordan Kuac provides 11.5 points and another strong rebounding presence at 6.3 per game. Mason Mottashed has been a steady contributor in the backcourt, averaging 6.3 points with 15 assists on the season.
• Quincy Scott adds 4.0 points in 16.8 minutes per game. Off the bench, Christian Still contributes 2.3 points and 1.3 rebounds per game, while Dawlton Grant adds 2.0 points and 2.0 rebounds with nearly a block per outing. Joanis Koulisianis is averaging 1.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, and David Shelia adds 1.5 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.

 
MONTANA STATE BILLINGS MEN'S BASKETBALL GOING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2025-26 STATS

• Montana State University Billings enters its next matchup with early-season momentum after starting the 2025–26 campaign 6-1. The Yellowjackets are averaging 87.3 points per game while allowing only 75.7, giving them a strong +11.6 scoring margin.
• MSUB opened the season with a dominant 91–67 win over New Mexico Highlands, outperforming the Cowboys in shooting, rebounding, assists, and bench production. In their second outing, the Yellowjackets showed their composure in an 80–75 victory over Central Missouri, a game that featured 11 lead changes and 10 ties but ultimately showcased MSUB's late-game toughness.
• Mason Landdeck has been a major offensive spark, averaging 20 points per game. While Brandon Tchouya and Jonas La Tour have contributed across multiple statistical categories with scoring, rebounding, and playmaking.

 
TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL GOING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2025-26 STATS

• Texas A&M–International enters its upcoming matchup at 1–3 overall, looking to bounce back after an inconsistent start to the 2025–26 season.
• The Dustdevils are averaging 69.5 points per game while allowing 84.5, creating a –15.0 scoring margin that highlights their early defensive struggles.
• Offensively, the team is shooting 40.7% from the field and 31.3% from three, while being out-rebounded 36.5 to 29.5 per game and out-assisted 17.5 to 10.3, all areas that will need improvement moving forward.
• Despite the slow start, the Dustdevils have shown their offensive potential, including a 107-point outing on opening night.
• Gaius M'Ella has led the way with 18.3 points per game on efficient shooting, while Caylen Goff Brown adds roughly 15 points per contest as another key scoring option. Jamyier Patton and Peyton Gusters continue to contribute, but the team will need more consistent production across the roster to stabilize its offense.

UP NEXT
The Mountaineers head to Colorado Christian for the start of conference play on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30pm.