Munoz, Hughes Still Lead National Stats (1/14/06)

BILLINGS, MT – Just past the midway point of the regular season, Montana State-Billings guards Cameron Munoz and Carlin Hughes continue to lead NCAA Division II in 3-point shooting and assists respectively.  The NCAA rankings include games through January 22.

Munoz, a senior from Chino, CA, averages 5.6 made 3-pointers per game to lead the nation.  He also ranks seventh in the nation for scoring (24.0 ppg) and ninth for 3-point percentage (46.2).  In 15 games, Munoz has made 84 three-pointers.  Two weeks ago he became the all-time career record holder at MSU Billings for made 3-pointers and has climbed to sixth in NCAA Division II history with 388 career threes. 

Hughes, a sophomore from Perth, Australia, averages 10.3 assists per game and has led the nation since the NCAA began its weekly rankings in early January.  In 15 games this season he has handed out 10 or more assists 10 times and has had seven double-doubles for points and assists.  Hughes also ranks 48^th in the nation for steals per game (2.3).

In addition to Munoz and Hughes, Moritz Wohlers and Buddy Windy Boy are also ranked by the NCAA this week.  Wohlers, a senior from Wolfenbuttel, German, ranks 28^th in the country for field goal percentage (58.7) and 49^th for rebounds per game (8.3).  Windy Boy, a senior from Lodge Grass, MT, ranks 19^th in the nation for 3-pointers per game (3.3) and 63^rd for 3-point percentage (37.7).

As a team the Yellowjackets rank first for 3-point shooting and fourth for scoring.  MSU Billings averages 13.1 three-pointers and 94.0 points per game.  The Jackets also rank 39th for 3-point percentage (38.8), 40th for scoring margin (10.2), and 50th for field goal percentage (47.5).

The Yellowjackets, 12-3 overall and 5-0 in the Heartland Conference, next play on Saturday, January 28 when they host St. Edward’s University.  Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. at Alterowitz Gym.  Pending the Hilltoppers’ game at Lincoln on Wednesday, Saturday’s game will likely break a tie for first place between MSU Billings and St. Edward’s.  If St. Edward’s wins Wednesday at Lincoln, both MSUB and SEU will be 5-0 in league play on Saturday.