NAIA Schedule, Links to Watch, Games of the Day, Five Players to Watch

December 9th NAIA Games
Games of the Day:
Mount Vernon Nazarene @ 12 Marian 4:00pm ETÂ Live Video
This should be a fun battle in the Crossroads League this afternoon. Marian’s only loss was to #3 Indiana Wesleyan and haven’t played since that game a couple weeks back. Mount Vernon started the season a little later then most in the league, but have played well in their 3 games this season! A couple All-Americans in Cameron Walter (Marian) and Jevon Knox (MVNU) will highlight the players in this game today!
Bethel (IN)Â @ RV Holy Cross 4:00pm CTÂ Live Video
A non conference battle between two teams similar teams. This will be the first game of the season for Holy Cross, so it will be interesting to see if they can build off their DII National Tournament qualifying season from last year. Bethel (IN) sits at 6-2 overall so they will have the advantage with game experience this season.
7 Morningside @ Briar Cliff 8:00pm CTÂ Live Video
Crosstown rivalry that usually has a lot of great finishes. Briar Cliff is coming off of their best win of the year as they knocked off previous GPAC leader Concordia (NE). When Briar Cliff is shooting the 3 well, they are tough to beat! Morningside has recovered after a loss at Jamestown, and survived a scare against RV Northwestern. The rivalry game only makes it more entertaining and a must watch for today!
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Five Players To Watch
Nick Harden 5’10 Dakota Wesleyan 18.67/4.83apg/1.67spg
Ladies and Gentleman, Nick Harden is BACK! The 2018-19 All-American missed most of last season, but is back and is really playing well. Harden is 3rd in the GPAC in PPG (18.67), he leads the GPAC in APG (4.86) and is 3rd in the GPAC in SPG (1.67). It is great seeing Nick back to playing at a high level. He is a big part of why DWU sits atop the GPAC Standings right now.
Kieran Jones 6’5 F Georgetown 18.8ppg/11.8rpg
Georgetown seems to be still finding its way a bit after losing THREE All-Americans from last year, including National Player of the Year, Chris Coffey. Kieran is a stud Sophomore and is starting to look like the guy who is going to take over that Chris Coffey role. He had a good Freshman campaign, but just seems to get better and better each time out this season!
Corey Benton 6’2 G Columbia International – 27.8ppg./6.4rpg/4.6apg
Corey leads the Appalachian Athletic Conference in Points Per Game and is 2nd in assists per game. The Senior has been crazy good this season and is coming off of a 48pt performance against Truett McConnell.
Riley Minix 6’7 F Southeastern (FL) – 22.3ppg/12.17ppg/2apg/1.5spg/1.17bpg
We have talked about Riley on the podcast and have featured Riley in this segment back in early November, but he is always worth being on this list. Riley leads the Fire team in points per game, rebounds per game, steals per game, and blocks per game. His PPG and RPG numbers also lead The Sun Conference. He is another Sophomore being featured today and he is worth watching!
Jordan Gains 6’4 G Holy Cross
This will be the first game of the season for Holy Cross, but the Senior guard is coming off of a All-Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference season last year. He was 2nd on the team in points per game last season at 12.1ppg. Expect Jordan to have a bigger role this year!

AMC Conference Games
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
All games subject to change

AAC Conference Games

Aii Non Conference Games
Exhibition
Florida National @ D1 Jacksonville 7:00pm ET Live Video

CalPac Conference Games
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
All games subject to change

Cascade Conference Games
NO GAMES SCHEDULED

CCAC Conference Games

Crossroads League Conference Games
Mount Vernon Nazarene @ 12 Marian 4:00pm ET Live Video
Taylor @ 3 Indiana Wesleyan 5:00pm ET Live Video
Huntington @ Goshen 7:00pm ETÂ Live Video
Non Conference Games
Bethel (IN) @ RV Holy Cross 4:00pm CTÂ Live Video
Great Lakes Christian @ RV Saint Francis (IN) 7:00pm ET Live Video
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Frontier Conference Conference Games
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
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GSAC Conference Games
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
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GPAC Conference Games
Mount Marty @ Concordia (NE) 7:00pm CTÂ Live Video
Hastings @ Doane 7:00pm CTÂ Live Video
7 Morningside @ Briar Cliff 8:00pm CT Live Video
RV Northwestern (IA) @ Dakota Wesleyan 8:00pm CT Live Video
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All games are subject to change

GCAC Conference Games
Texas A&M Texarkana @ Philander Smith 6:00pm CT Live Video
All games subject to change

Heart Conference Games
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
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KCAC Conference Games
McPherson @ Kansas Wesleyan 3:00pm CT Live Video
Friends @ 14 Ottawa (KS) 6:00pm CT Live Video
Bethany @ Sterling 7:00pm CT Live Video
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Mid-South Conference Games
Non Conference Games
IU Southeast @ Georgetown 7:00pm CT Live Video
Bethel (TN) @ Oakland City 8:00pm ET Live Video
All games subject to change

NSAA Conference Games
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
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RRAC Conference Games
Texas A&M Texarkana @ Philander Smith 6:00pm CTÂ Live Video
All games subject to change

River States Conference Games
Non Conference Games
IU Southeast @ Georgetown 7:00pm CT Live Video
Bethel (TN) @ Oakland City 8:00pm ET Live Video
Exhibition
Point Park @ D1 Youngstown State 7:00pm ETÂ ESPN+
All games subject to change

Sooner Non Conference Games
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
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SSAC Conference Games
All games subject to change

The Sun Conference Games
St Thomas @ Southeastern (FL) 6:00pm ET Live Video
Non Conference Games
Truett McConnell vs Ave Maria 8:00pm ETÂ Live Video
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WHAC Non Conference Games
NO GAMES SCHEDULEDÂ
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