As the final weekend of the regular season draws near, there are some key games that will have bearing on both the Gulf South Conference and SIAC tournaments. So, without any further ado, let's go!
TOP WOMEN'S GAMES:
Fort Valley State (19-7, 14-3) at Benedict (17-8, 11-5)--Thursday 6 p.m. EST
The Wildcats take on the Tigers in this critical SIAC cat fight. FVSU can clinch no worse than a tie for the SIAC regular season title with a win. The Wildcats can also the top seed for next week's SIAC tournament with a win plus a Tuskegee loss.
Delta State (14-11, 6-8) at Ouachita Baptist (15-10, 7-7)--Thursday 6 p.m. CST
After a sluggish start in Gulf South Conference West Division play, the Lady Statesmen can move one step closer towards a spot in the conference tournament with a victory. However, DSU needs two wins plus some help to claim the fifth and final spot from the GSC West.
Central Arkansas (20-6, 14-1) at Southern Arkansas (16-9, 7-7)--Thursday 6 p.m. CST
UCA has already clinched the Gulf South Conference West Division title with one game remaining.
But the Sugar Bears can play a role in who joins them in Tupelo, Miss. for next week's Gulf South Conference tournament, as the Lady Riders currently sit tied with Ouachita Baptist for third place, while Arkansas-Monticello is 7-8 in GSC West play, followed by Delta State at 6-8. The top five teams in both the East and West divisions will advance to the Gulf South Conference tournament.
TOP MEN'S GAMES:
Albany State (16-10, 15-4) at Paine (14-11, 12-6)--Thursday 7:30 p.m. EST
Thanks to Tuesday night's 75-66 win at Benedict, the Golden Rams have clinched the SIAC regular season title, and will be seeded first at next week's SIAC tournament. However, the Lions still have an outside shot at second place should they knock off the ASU men at home.
Delta State (16-9, 10-4) at Ouachita Baptist (16-9, 8-6)--Thursday 8 p.m. CST
The Statesmen moved into sole possession of first place in the Gulf South Conference West Division thanks to their easy 78-54 win over Christian Brothers Monday night. As for the Tigers, they'll need to win at least one of their final two games, and/or hope for a Henderson State loss to clinch a spot in next week's Gulf South Conference tournament.
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
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