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Bolivar, Mo. - The Bearcats are set to host Lincoln University for SBU's MIAA home opener. The Bearcats lost in their last game 75-70 to Central Missouri, despite career
high's in both points and rebounds from Robson Memnon.

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.

Coach Redmond is in his third year at Lincoln University as Head Men's Basketball coach for the 2011-2012 season. He is no stranger to the program as he served as LU's Assistant Men's Basketball Coach from 2007-2009.

The Bearcats lead the all-time series against the Blue Tigers 21-15.

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 970 points in his career as a Bearcat, and is 30 points away from scoring 1,000 points in his SBU career. Dougherty is currently 3rd all time for three-point baskets made with 165, and is 25 three-pointers away from a new SBU school record.

Scouting the Blue Tigers
Lincoln comes into the game against the Bearcats with an 0-5 record, and 0-1 in MIAA conference play. The Blue Tigers are coming off of a 78-65 loss to Fort Hays.

In the MIAA, LU ranks 11th in scoring offense, averaging 61.6 points per game and last in scoring defense, giving up 76.0 points per game.

Clifton Fleming is the leading scorer for the Blue Tigers, averaging 16.7 points per game, while Jimmy Payton in the leading rebounder pulling down 6.8 boards per game while also scoring 11.4 points per game.