THE ASC's BIGGEST RIVALRY: Hardin-Simmons at UMHB

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No. 22 Hardin-Simmons at No. 20 UMHB

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Women's Game: No. 20 UMHB

Women's Game: No. 22 Hardin-Simmons

G Bethany McLeod (center): 42 pts, 9 steals in 2 games last week

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UMHB has beaten HSU two straight times, but not in Belton since Jan. 16, 2020

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Key ASC men's matchup: Hardin-Simmons at No. 21 UMHB 7:30 p.m. CT

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Men's Game: No. 21 UMHB

Men's Game: Hardin-Simmons

G Josiah Johnson (center): 26.0 pts/gm

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Past History

The last time these two teams faced, HSU defeated the Cru 80-77 in Abilene. It was UMHB's first loss of the year.

Project 1K

With Thursday's games being so critical for both the men's and women's teams, True To The Cru has launched Project 1K

"Project 1K is an initiative to create a high-level atmosphere for these high-level games in Belton. Our goal is to draw an attendance of 1,000+ Thursday night." Riley Zayas, Co-Founder True To The Cru

"Hopefully we get a good turnout from our student body and the community...It's going to be big games for both of us." Clif Carroll, UMHB men's head coach

Admission is free for all, and the Mayborn Center seats over 2,000 people. Come witness college basketball in its purest form, along with a high-level of play and intensity. Games begin at 5:30 p.m. CT Jan. 27.

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THE ASC's BIGGEST RIVALRY: Hardin-Simmons at UMHB

D-III COLLEGE BASKETBALL

No. 22 Hardin-Simmons at No. 20 UMHB

Women's Game: No. 20 UMHB

14-2 overall 11-0 ASC

Notable Results: W @ HSU (64-52), W vs UTD (79-68), W vs ETBU (72-70)

BELTON, TX

Women's Game: No. 22 Hardin-Simmons

12-3 Overall 7-3 ASC

Notable results: W Trinty (65-63), L @ ETBU (58-54), L vs UMHB (64-52)

Second-ranked offense in ASC

ABILENE, TX

G Bethany McLeod (center): 42 pts, 9 steals in 2 games last week

P Kaitlyn Kollmorgen (center): UMHB's leading rebounder

UMHB has beaten HSU two straight times, but not in Belton since Jan. 16, 2020

Key ASC men's matchup: Hardin-Simmons at No. 21 UMHB 7:30 p.m. CT

Mayborn Campus Center (Belton, Texas)

Men's Game: No. 21 UMHB

13-2 overall 8-2 ASC

Notable Results: L @ HSU (80-77), W vs LETU (91-86), W vs CTX (111-101)

BELTON, TX

Men's Game: Hardin-Simmons

11-4 Overall 7-3 ASC

Notable results: L Trinty (72-69), W @ ETBU (93-65), W vs UMHB (80-77)

Top-ranked defense in ASC

G Josiah Johnson (center): 26.0 pts/gm

F Luke Feely: 7.1 reb/gm

Past History

Project 1K

Admission is free for all, and the Mayborn Center seats over 2,000 people. Come witness college basketball in its purest form, along with a high-level of play and intensity. Games begin at 5:30 p.m. CT Jan. 27.

ATTEND THE GAMES!

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