SWAINSBORO, Ga. (Interstat) — The East Georgia State Bobcats will open their 2025-26 men’s junior college basketball season at home against the Cleveland State Cougars on Friday, Oct. 31.

Both teams enter the contest with 0-0 records, looking to start the new campaign with a victory after concluding the 2023-24 season with losses.

Cleveland State’s last outing was a 101-58 home defeat to Chattanooga State on March 9, 2024. The Cougars will continue a season-opening road trip the following night at Southern Crescent.

East Georgia State last played on March 12, 2024, falling 79-71 on the road to South Georgia State. The Bobcats’ early schedule is front-loaded with home games, including a matchup against Cape Fear on Saturday, Nov. 1.

The Halloween night tip-off will be the first action for both squads in over 19 months, setting the stage for a fresh start. The game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at East Georgia State’s home court.