Game Notes

Live Broadcast - Live Stats

Houston Baptist returns home after a four-game road stretch to host three-straight games, beginning Saturday against Ecclesia at 7:05 p.m. at Sharp Gym. The live video and audio broadcast with Lonnie King presented by Legacy Sports Network begins at 6:45 p.m. on HBUHuskies.com.

Senior forward Art Bernardi leads the Huskeis (5-14) with 14.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, but has averaged 23.0 points per game in HBU's last two contests. Freshman guard Caleb Crayton adds 6.1 points per game, while sophomore guard Marcel Smith leads the team with 45 assists.

The Royals are led by Rashad Colbert, who averages 15.8 points per game, while Nathan Fort averages 13.2 points and leads the team with 7.1 rebounds per game. Brandon Brzozkiewicz adds 12.6 points per game, and Levi Roberts 10.2 points per game.

HBU leads the all-time series against Eccleisia, 2-0, winning the last meeting, 93-72, on Feb. 11, 2012. Tyler Russell scored 22 points in that game, while Bernardi had 20 points and seven rebounds.

The Huskies return to Great West Conference play when they host NJIT Feb. 2, then finish up the home stand against UMKC Feb. 6.