MARIANA, Fla. (Interstat) — The Chipola Indians will host the South Georgia Tech Jets in a men’s junior college basketball season opener for both teams on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.

The game marks the first official action for both programs since their exits from the 2024 postseason. South Georgia Tech last played on March 15, 2024, falling 68-61 at Albany Tech. Chipola last took the court on March 26, 2024, dropping a 78-71 contest to Hutchinson.

Both teams will look to new rosters to start the 2025-26 campaign with a victory. The matchup is the first of a home-and-home series between the schools, who are scheduled to meet again in Americus, Georgia, on Nov. 19.

For South Georgia Tech, the contest begins a challenging opening stretch with five of its first six games on the road, including a game at Tallahassee State the following night.

Chipola will enjoy a more favorable start to its schedule, playing its first three games at home. Following the matchup with the Jets, the Indians will host South Georgia State on Nov. 7.

Tipoff is set for Friday night at Chipola’s home court in Mariana.