UNBC Timberwolves vs UBC Thunderbirds
Friday, January 19, 2024 @ 6 PM PT
Saturday, January 20, 2024 @ 7 PM PT

UNBC Timberwolves (6-6)
10th in CW Standings
78.3 Points Scored Per Game (10th)
76.3 Points Allowed Per Game (7th)
Scoring Leader: Spencer Ledoux (16.3 Per Game)
Rebounding Leader: Josh Gillespie (8.5 Per Game)
Assists Leader: Justin Sunga (5.2 Per Game)
Steals Leader: Justin Sunga (1.8 Per Game)
Blocks Leader: Josh Gillespie (1.6 Per Game)

Player To Watch: Justin Sunga
10.5 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 5.2 APG, 1.8 SPG

Through 12 games second-year guard Justin Sunga ranks second in Canada West with an average of 5.2 assists per game and is averaging and even six dimes per game at home. The second-year Burnaby product is also averaging 10.5 points and is no slouch defensively with 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 steals. Sunga's offensive acumen will be a big key this weekend as the TWolves attempt to halt the Thunderbirds six-game winning streak.
 
UBC Thunderbirds (10-4)
T-3rd in CW Standings
83.1 Points Scored Per Game (4th)
76.1 Points Allowed Per Game (6th)
Scoring Leader: Brian Wallack (18.9 Per Game)
Rebounding Leader: Brian Wallack (9.5 Per Game) 
Assists Leader: Micah Jessie (3.4 Per Game)
Steals Leader: Fareed Shittu/Micah Jessie (1.1 Per Game)
Blocks Leader: Nikola Guzina (1.5 Per Game)

Player To Watch: Brian Wallack
18.9 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 1.6 APG, 0.9 SPG

Fifth-year Brian Wallack is the heartbeat of the UBC Thunderbirds. The 6'7 forward enters the weekend ranked sixth in Canada West scoring and fourth in rebounding. Over the course of UBC's six-game winning streak, Wallack has twice produced 24 points and has snagged 10-or-more rebounds in three of those games. For the season, Wallack is shooting 53.3 percent from the field and is 12-for-36 from beyond the arc.
 
Milestone Watch:  

Spencer Ledoux surpassed 700 career Canada West points. 
Chris Ross surpassed 600 career Canada West points. 
Dylon Matthews surpassed 100 career Canada West points.
Josh Gillespie now has over 100 career rebounds.
Darren Hunter is one point shy of 400 career Canada West points. 
Justin Sunga is one point shy of 300 career Canada West points. 
Evgeny Baukin is seven rebounds shy of 100 career Canada West rebounds.