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Bolivar, Mo. - The Bearcats return home in search for their first MIAA victory when they host Pittsburg State on Saturday. 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.

Kevin Muff was named Pittsburg State University's 14th Head Basketball Coach on April 7, 2010. He took over for former head coach Gene Iba, who retired after 15 seasons as the Gorillas' head coach.

The Bearcats lead the all-time series against the Gorillas 28-26.

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 990 points in his career as a Bearcat, and is 10 points away from scoring 1,000 points in his SBU career. Dougherty is currently 3rd all time for three-point baskets made with 168, and is 22 three-pointers away from a new SBU school record.

Scouting the Gorillas
Pittsburg State comes into the game against the Bearcats with an 5-4 record, and 1-2 in MIAA conference play. The Gorillas are coming off of a 73-70 overtime loss to Northwest Missouri State.

In the MIAA, PSU ranks 4th in scoring offense, averaging 75.3 points per game and 9th in scoring defense, giving up 72.2 points per game.

Eric Ray is the leading scorer for the Gorillas, averaging 12.8 points per game. The Gorillas have three other players with double figure scoring averages: Andra Bailey (11.3), JaVon McGee (11.2), and Drake Green (10.8).