By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
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Opponent: Lincoln
Time: Saturday, January 5; 3:30 PM
Location: Jason Gym; Jefferson City, Mo.
Bolivar, Mo. - The Bearcats close out their two game road trip with a match-up with the Blue Tigers on Lincoln on Saturday. The Bearcats are coming off of a 64-74 loss at Central Missouri and now sit at 2-9 (0-3 MIAA).
The Coaches and the All-Time Series
SBU head coach Jeff Guiot is in his ninth season on the Bearcat bench, where he has won three MIAA regular season titles and compiled a 159-90 (.639) record. Coach Guiot is the winningest coach in SBU history, has led the 'Cats to an MIAA Tournament appearance each season, and has three NCAA Tournament appearances.
John Redmond is in his 6th year on the Blue Tigers bench. He enters the 2012-13 season with a 12-67 record as a head coach at the NCAA level and an 86-98 overall mark as a college head coach.
SBU leads the all-time series against the Blue Tigers 21-17.
Scouting the Bearcats
SBU continues their road trip after a 64-74 loss at Central Missouri. SBU is led in scoring by
Preston Guiot who averages 10.8 ppg and 4.7 apg, while
Damion Hooks (10.3 ppg) and
Gilbert Gyamfi (9.2 ppg) both average over nine points per game.
Scouting the Blue Tigers
Lincoln is coming off of an 84-64 loss at Truman and now sit at 2-11 (1-2 MIAA). The Blue Tigers are led offensively by Cedric Ridle who averages 17.2 ppg and 6.2 rpg. Charles Cole also averages double-figures at 14.6 ppg and 6.5 rpg.