CLEVELAND, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Cleveland State Cougars, off to a 2-0 start, will host the Gaston Rhinos in a men’s junior college basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

Cleveland State is coming off a 77-56 road victory over Southern Crescent on Saturday, which followed a 78-74 win at East Georgia State last Friday. The Cougars’ early-season momentum will be tested against a Gaston squad opening its 2025-26 campaign.

The Rhinos enter the contest with an 0-0 record. Their schedule shows their most recent result was on Jan. 1, 1970, indicating this is their season opener.

This game will be the first of two regular-season meetings between the teams. They are scheduled to play again at Gaston on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Following Tuesday’s contest, Cleveland State will host Caldwell Tech on Nov. 12. Gaston’s next game is at Roane State on Nov. 8.