Thunderbirds Split Weekend Games

The United Tribes Men's Basketball team fell to Region IX and National Power Gillette College on Friday night, but bounced back with a 30 point win over fellow Region XIII opponent Gogebic College on Saturday afternoon.  In the win on Saturday Amaury Matthews led the way with 23 points, 17 assists, and 7 rebounds.  On the receiving end of many of those assists was Xavier Norris who continued to have the hot hand.  Norris shot 15-18 from the field and finished with 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.  Ernest Grant came off the bench and poured in 18 points, Antwan Antonio had 17, and Adrian Farmer contributed 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.  

The Thunderbirds moved the  ball well on offense and finished with 37 assists in the 133-103 victory.  They currently lead the nation in scoring and head into the winter break with an overall record of 10-4.