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Bolivar, Mo. - The Bearcats return home after winter break to host the Hornets of Emporia State on Saturday, December 31. The game will be broadcast live on 99.9 KBFL, and can be heard online at kbflfm.com. Fans can also follow live stats at http://www.sidearmstats.com/sbuniv/mbball/index.htm

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 145-76 (.656) record. Coach Guiot has led the 'Cats to an MIAA Tournament appearance each season, and three NCAA Tournament appearances.

Former NBA 1st round draft pick, Shaun Vandiver, takes over the Emporia State Hornets basketball program to start the 2011-12 year.

The Bearcats lead the all-time series against the Hornets 25-17.

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 the winningest coach in SBU history.

SBU guard Ryan Dougherty has scored 1,019 points in his career as a Bearcat, and currently ranks 10th all-time on the SBU scoring list. Dougherty is currently 3rd all time for three-point baskets made with 173, and is 17 three-pointers away from a new SBU school record.

Scouting the Hornets
Emporia State comes into the game against the Bearcats with an 7-3 record, and 3-1 in MIAA conference play. The Hornets are coming off of a 60-59 victory over Truman State.

On the season, ESU's scoring offense, averages 66.0 points per game and their defense allows 67.4 points per game.

Derrell Conner is the leading scorer for the Hornets, averaging 12.1 points per game. ESU has two other players scoring in double figures: Tola Lawal (11.8) and Chris Sights (11.5). Troy Pierce is the leading rebounder for ESU grabbing 7.3 boards per game, while Taylor Euhler is dishing out a team high 2.8 assists per game.