FAIRBANKS – The Nanooks men's basketball team begins its GNAC schedule this week with a road trip to Western Oregon and Saint Martin's.

Thursday, Dec. 4
at Western Oregon | 6:30 p.m. AKST | Watch Here | Live Stats
New PE Building | Monmouth, Ore.

Saturday, Dec. 6
at Saint Martin's | 4:15 p.m. AKST | Watch Here | Live Stats
Marcus Pavilion | Lacey, Wash.

Last Time Out
The Nanooks participated in the Sprite Tundra Tip-Off last weekend, playing two neutral-site games against the Westmont Warriors and the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks in Anchorage. After falling to Westmont 72-66, the 'Nooks took care of business against the Lumberjacks, defeating CPH 66-57 thanks to a 24-point performance from Mike Miller.

Tyriq Luke earned All-Tournament honors for the Nanooks after averaging 15 points over the two contests, which was tied for the most on the team.

#NookNotes

• Tyriq Luke leads the Nanooks in scoring this season, averaging 16 points per game. His 51.9% field goal percentage ranks fourth in the GNAC, and he is hitting 2.4 threes per game, tying for ninth in the conference alongside teammate Jalai O'Keith.
• O'Keith is the top rebounder in the GNAC, averaging 7.6 boards per game.
• Davis Crilly has been on the money from deep this season, averaging 3.25 threes per game, which leads the GNAC and ranks 25th in Division II. His 44.8% three-point percentage is good for second in the conference and 57th in the nation.
• Tariq Weiser is the primary facilitator for the 'Nooks, averaging 4.8 assists per game. That mark puts him fourth in the GNAC and 51st in the country.
• Mike Miller leads the GNAC in steals per game with 2.6, which puts him 33rd in DII.
• The Nanooks' 20 assists per game lead the GNAC and rank 14th in the nation.
• Alaska has converted 80.8% of its free throws this season, first in the conference and 10th in DII.
• The 'Nooks are knocking down 11.2 threes per game, which is the highest mark in the GNAC and 18th-highest in DII.

Meet the Opponents
Western Oregon Wolves (3-3, 0-0 GNAC)
Head Coach: Ryan Orton (1st Season)

• The Wolves have picked up wins over Menlo (76-57), Westmont (68-50) and Cal State LA (74-70) to start their season.
• They are led by senior guard Jadin Penigar, whose 22.5 points per game lead the GNAC.
• The 'Nooks swept the season series vs. the Wolves last year, earning victories of 87-72 and 85-71.

Saint Martin's Saints (5-2, 0-0 GNAC)
Head Coach: Aaron Landon (8th Season)

• The Saints have opened their season by winning five of their first seven, picking up victories over Westmont (96-88), Hawaii Hilo (70-68), Evergreen State (107-53), Stanislaus State (97-56) and Chico State (81-64).
• They are led by junior forward Diego Trejo-Delgado, whose 16.4 points per game put him fifth in the GNAC. His 54.5% field goal percentage ranks third in the conference.
• The Nanooks split the season series with the Saints last year, falling 71-63 in their opening matchup before winning a 123-115, 4OT thriller in Lacey.

What's Next
The 'Nooks return to Fairbanks next week for their final two home games of 2025, when they take on West Coast Baptist on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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