Wonder Boys Return to Action at Pitt State

Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys (6-5) at Pittsburg State Gorillas (5-4) When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2 p.m. Where: John Lance Arena, Pittsburg, Kan. Radio/Internet: KWKK 100.9 FM/www.arkansastechsports.com Series: Tech leads 5-3 About the Wonder Boys: Arkansas Tech will look for its first victory on an opponent’s home floor this season. The Wonder Boys are 0-2 in true road games in 2014-15. Tech carries a two-game winning streak to Pittsburg State. One more victory would match the Wonder Boys’ longest winning streak so far this season. Arkansas Tech ranks No. 2 in the Great American Conference in 3-point field goal percentage defense (.328). Senior guard Mike Balogun (13.4 points per game) is the Wonder Boys’ leading scorer. About the Gorillas: Pittsburg State has won four consecutive games, including a pair of victories in its first two home games of the season. The Gorillas defeated Arkansas Tech 76-56 in Russellville on Nov. 19. Senior guard Devon Branch led four Pitt State players in double figures in scoring with 18 points. Sophomore guard Josiah Gustafson and freshman guard Dakota Jones pitched in 12 points apiece for the Gorillas, while sophomore forward Trevor Gregory scored 11 points. Branch (17.0 points per game) and Gustafson (15.8 points per game) are Pitt State’s leading scorers in 2014-15.]]>