SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The No. 20 Cal State San Marcos men's basketball team heads to Sin City for second time this year to take on undefeated No. 2 Oklahoma Baptist and Bethesda at the Las Vegas Invitational hosted by Concordia (Calif.).

The Schedule
Game 9
Friday, Nov. 30 – 6:00 p.m.
No. 2 Oklahoma Baptist (8-0) vs. No. 20 Cal State San Marcos (5-3)
Las Vegas, Nev. – Sierra Vista High School

Game 10
Saturday, Dec. 1 – 4:00 p.m.
Bethesda (0-2) vs. No. 20 Cal State San Marcos (5-3)
Las Vegas, Nev. – Sierra Vista High School

What's On Deck
CSUSM faces Oklahoma Baptist and Bethesda on consecutive days this weekend, marking the first time the Cougars have played either squad. No. 2 OBU is currently 8-0 overall and has won its games by an average of 27.9 points. The Bison were NAIA national runners-up a year ago after falling to Concordia (Calif.) in the national championship game. Oklahoma Baptist is a two-time national champion. The Bison last won the title in 2010.

When The Tough Get Goin'
Having already played three ranked teams so far in 2012, the Cougars' schedule doesn't get any easier the next two weeks. After playing second-ranked OBU and Bethesda, CSUSM travels to play NCAA Division I powerhouse UCLA in an exhibition before hosting NCAA Division II's Point Loma Nazarene. The Cougars will face current No. 1, Concordia (Calif.), on Dec. 8 before Finals Week.

UCLA Brewin'
The Cougars will head to Westwood next Tuesday, Dec. 4 to face 11-time national champion UCLA at Pauley Pavilion. The venue, which originally opened in 1965, went through a 33-month, $136 million renovation and is one of the nation's premier collegiate facilities. UCLA opened the preseason at No. 13 in the Associated Press Top 25, but recently fell out of the poll after losses to Georgetown and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. For ticket information for the game, click here.

How It's Going Lately
The Cougars tied a program record for consecutive wins with five from Nov. 9-20, but were brought down to earth over the weekend at the Westminster Thanksgiving Classic. CSUSM fell to 13^th-ranked Westminster, 85-61, before dropping an 85-81 decision to unranked Montana Tech the following night. CSUSM was held to 45 percent shooting, 25 percent from three, and outrebounded 80-57 at the Classic.

Back-to-Back Facts
The Cougars are 1-1 all-time after dropping consecutive games and have only lost more than two games in a row once in program history.

Probable Starters – Quick Facts
G – Danny Redmon: In first appearance since Nov. 9, registered a team season high of eight assists against Montana Tech.
G – Jose Rivera: Leads the team from three-point land with 28 on 47 percent shooting.
F – Jacob Ranger: 13 points, six boards and five assists against Montana Tech.
F – Quincy Lawson: Shooting a team-high 66 percent this season, sixth-best in the nation.
F – Ali Langford: Has recorded four games of 20 or more points.

Probable Reserves – Quick Facts
G – Bryan Emanuel: Has not appeared in last four games due to injury.
G – Hakeem Washington: Scored in double digits in three of his last four games.
G – Adam Alfaro: Career-high eight points against Montana Tech.
F – Jeremy Ford: After not scoring in five straight to start the year, has tallied a basket in each of his last three.
C – Kelly Lord: Two points, three boards vs. Montana Western.
F – Adam Eakles: Averaged four points and three rebounds at the Thanksgiving Classic.

Initial Impression
The Cougars received their highest ranking in school history when NAIA coaches picked them at No. 20 in the NAIA Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll. It is the second time in program history CSUSM has been ranked, having previously been No. 24 from Jan. 9-15, 2012.

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Season Tickets Still Available
Fans can get their seats for all of CSUSM's home contests today. The Cougars play all their home games at nearby MiraCosta College in Oceanside. Season ticket plans start as low as $65. VIP courtside seats are available for $100 with an additional $100 donation to the Cougar Athletic Club. Single game tickets are $7 for general admission, $5 for kids and seniors, and $4 for groups of 10 or more with previous arrangements. Visit CSUSMcougars.com/tickets for more information.