By TYLER HENRY
Salina Post contributor
The Abilene boys basketball team has been heating up down the stretch and with a win over Rock Creek last weekend, has advanced to the state tournament this week.
Let's take a look at how Abilene stacks up by the numbers coming into a busy week of state basketball action in Salina.
Abilene Cowboys
Head Coach: Erik Graefe (2nd)
Record: 16-6
Ranking: Unranked
Point Diff: +245
Leading scorer: Kaleb Becker (18 ppg)
State seed: 4
First-round matchup: #2 Bishop Meige (16-6)
Game info: Thursday, March 10, 8 pm, Tony's Pizza Events Center
Winner plays: #1 Eudora (18-3) or Topeka-Hayden (9-13)
Notable wins:
- #9 Wamego (58-52)
- Hays TMP (47-43)
- Marysville (66-59)
Losses: #6 SES (3A), #7 Concordia, Salina Central (5A), Salina South (5A), #9 Wamego, Hays (5A)
Largest blowout win: 57 vs. Chapman (12/21)
Sub-State wins:
- 53-31 over Augusta
- 64-57 (OT) over Rock Creek
For continuing coverage of the Cowboy's state tournament run, stay tuned to the Salina Post.