MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Southern Arkansas University Muleriders (1-2 GAC) are set to host the Mississippi College Choctaws (3-1 GSC) for the first home game of the 2025-26 basketball season this Tuesday, November 25th at 7:30 p.m. inside the W.T. Watson Center.
 
Series History
SAU vs MC || 11/25 (7:30 p.m.)
15th meeting, tied 7-7
First meeting: 12/19/1969 – MC wins 84-88
Last meeting: 11/20/2018 – SAU wins 68-57
 
Broadcast Information
Tuesday's game will broadcast on the Southern Arkansas University Hudl Fan page with Mark Trout calling all the action.
 
SAU Notables
>>> The Mulerider men come into Tuesday's matchup looking to get back to their winning ways against Mississippi College in their first home game of the season after dropping a weekend contest at Rogers State by a final score of 88-96.
 
>>> Despite the loss in Claremore, Greg Moore Jr. and Troy'reon Ramos stood out as they both scored 20+ points. Greg Moore Jr. tallied 22 points, one steal, one rebound, four three pointers made, and three assists. Ramos filled up the stat sheet with 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals while also going 8-12 from the field and 2-3 from deep. Ramos led the team in rebounds, assists, and steals in the contest.
 
>>> The Blue and Gold are averaging 77.3 points per game thus far while shooting 42.4% from the field, 35% from beyond the arc, and 70.5% from the free throw line. The men have also out rebounded their opponents 116-102 through three games while also averaging five steals per game.
 
>>> The men currently rank second in the conference in three-point percentage as a team with a mark of 35%. Greg Moore Jr. ranks fifth in the league in free throw percentage with a mark of 90.5% and third in the GAC in three-point field goals per game (2.3).
 
MC Notables
>>> The Choctaws come into the game with a 3-1 overall record collecting wins against Albany State, Tougaloo College, and Belhaven with their only loss of the season coming against Central State.
 
>>> Through four games this season, the Choctaws are outscoring opponents 326-301. They average 81.5 points per game and are shooting 47.5% from the field, 35.1% from beyond the arc, and 66.3% from the free throw line.
 
>>> Marcel Bridges leads the team in scoring with 83 points through four games while also averaging 20.8 PPG. Phil Nelson is the second leading scorer with 49 points and averages 12.3 PPG.
 
>>> Avaughn Johnson leads the team in rebounds with 25 and averages 6.3 per game. Judah Land follows closely behind with 23 rebounds and 5.8 rebounds per game.
 
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