ABILENE, Texas – The McMurry University men's basketball team will make the short trip across town to compete in the Abilene Christian Classic hosted by Abilene Christian University on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17. Tonight at 6 p.m., the War Hawks will take on Sul Ross State University. Tomorrow, McM will play York College at 4 p.m.
 
The War Hawks come into the weekend having defeated the University of the Southwest, 82-57, on Monday. In their first game of the year, McM was led by 14 points from Kenny Williams, and 12 points each by Alfred Perez and Takoby Jackson.
 
Sul Ross comes into the weekend tournament having not played a game yet this season while York College out of the NAIA is currently 8-1 on the season having scored over 100 points three times so far this year.
 
By The Numbers
 
25…Number of turnovers the War Hawks forced in their opening night, 82-57, victory over the University of the Southwest.
 
48.5%...McM shot a strong 48.5% from the field in their first game of the season, converting on 32-of-66 from the field.

28%...On the other side of the ball, the defense held the University of the Southwest to 28% shooting, and just 19 points, in the first half.
 
13…McMurry held a +13 advantage on the boards in their previous contest against the University of the Southwest, which included 14 offensive rebounds.

22…Number of games started by senior guard Antonio Bell at Abilene Christian last season. During his year with the Wildcats, Bell averaged 12.8 points and shot over 40% from three-point range.
 
1…Last Monday was the beginning of the NCAA Division II era for the War Hawks, and the victory was the first in Division II for both the program and head coach Chris Beard.