By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
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Bolivar, Mo. - The Bearcats are set to open up MIAA play after coming off of a 100-77 victory over Missouri S & T on Monday night. The Bearcats will open up MIAA by traveling to Warrensburg, Missouri for a match-up with the Mules of Central Missouri.
The Coaches and the All-Time Series
SBU head coach Jeff Guiot is in his eighth season on the Bearcat bench, where he has won three MIAA regular season titles, and compiled a 144-72 (.667) record. Coach Guiot has led the 'Cats to an MIAA Tournament appearance each season, and three NCAA Tournament appearances.
Kim Anderson has won more games than any other coach in school history with a 203-74 (.733) career record. He has guided the Mules to two Final Fours, three MIAA Regular Season championships, three MIAA Tournament titles and has won at least 24 games five times.
The Mules lead the all-time series against the Bearcats 33-22.
SBU Record Watch
SBU Head Coach Jeff Guiot currently has 145 wins in his career at SBU, and is 2 wins away from the becoming winningest coach in SBU history.
SBU guard
Ryan Dougherty has scored 961 points in his career as a Bearcat, and is 39 points away from scoring 1,000 points in his SBU career. Dougherty is currently 3rd all time for three-point baskets made with 164, and is 26 three-pointers away from a new SBU school record.
Scouting the Mules
Central Missouri opens up MIAA play with a 4-1 overall record, coming off of a 76-71 loss to Quincy.
UCM has 4 players averaging double-digit points. Boo Hunter is the leading scorer for the Mules, averaging 15.2 points per game. Alex Dean is the leading rebounder for the Mules, averaging 5.6 rebounds per game, while Widgett Washington dishes out 7.0 assists per game.