SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The California State University San Bernardino men's basketball team opens the NCAA Tournament on Friday where the fifth-seeded Coyotes will take on the fourth-seed Biola.

Recent Meetings

CSUSB and Biola faced off once this season, with the Coyotes prevailing 68-63 at Biola way back on November 14. Andrew Henderson (Chatsworth, Calif.) scored 12 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and recorded three steals. Nic Welp (Seattle, Wash.) was just shy of a double-double, contributing 10 points and nine rebounds.

Players to Watch

The Coyotes will be led by First Team All-CCAA selections Andrew Henderson and Evan Oliver (San Bernardino, Calif.). Henderson ranks fifth in the CCAA in scoring with 16.9 points per game and eighth in the CCAA in rebounds per game at 6.8, while Oliver leads the conference in both assists and steals per game at 5.7 and 2.4, respectively.

Welp. who earned Honorable Mention All-CCAA honors, will play another key role for the Yotes as he averages 9.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.

Biola will be led by First Team All-PacWest selections Casey Cappo, who averages a team-high 15.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, and Daniel Esparza, who averages 14.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Second Team All-PacWest selection and Newcomer of the Year Davian Brown, who averages 15.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, will also be a key contributor.

From the Coach's Desk

"March Madness and the NCAA Tournament is the best time of year," said head coach Gus Argenal on Tuesday morning. "We are looking forward to playing on the biggest stage in college basketball. I am extremely proud of the leadership this group of seniors has provided. Biola will be a huge test for us and we are excited to have the opportunity to compete."

All the Details

Friday's West Region Quarterfinal between the Coyotes and Eagles will take place at Point Loma Nazarene University's Golden Gymnasium, located at 3900 Lomaland Drive in San Diego, Calif. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at PLNUSeaLions.com starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12.

Live statistics and video will be available free of charge at CSUSBAthletics.com. You can also listen live on KMET Radio 1490 AM and the KMET mobile app.

For fans interesting in attending Friday's contest, CSUSB Athletics is offering a fan bus. Click HERE to sign up. Food, drink, and merch will be provided.