By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
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Opponent: Lincoln
Time: Saturday, February 15; 3:30 PM
Location: Jason Gym; Jefferson City, Mo.
Bolivar, Mo. - Southwest Baptist looks to continue their win streak as they travel to Lincoln on Saturday.
The Coaches and the All-Time Series
SBU head coach Jeff Guiot is in his tenth season on the Bearcat bench, where he has won three MIAA regular season titles, and compiled a 178-112 (.614) 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 5th season as the head coach at Lincoln where he has compiled a 15-92 record. Prior to coming to Lincoln, Redmond served as the head coach at Arkansas Baptist.
Southwest Baptist leads the all-time series against Lincoln 24-17. The Bearcats claimed a 101-70 victory over Lincoln earlier this season in Bolivar.
Scouting the Bearcats
SBU is coming off of a 66-61 victory over Lindenwood and are now 12-11 (5-9 MIAA) on the season.
The Bearcats are led in scoring by
Desi Barmore who averages 16.3 points per game and 6.6 rebounds per game, while
Rashaad Brown-Peterson averages 15.9 points per game.
Derrick Stewart averages 10.1 points per game, hitting a team high 57 three's, while
Preston Guiot averages 8.9 points per game and 6.9 assists per game.
Scouting the Blue Tigers
Lincoln comes into the game against Southwest Baptist with a 3-20 (1-14 MIAA) record on the season. Lincoln is coming off of a 92-50 loss at Central Missouri.
Lincoln is led in scoring and rebounding by Mike Smith who is averaging 16.2 ppg and 4.3 rpg. Joshua Buie also averages 15.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg, and 3.2 apg.