GALLATIN, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Shawnee Saints and Volunteer State Pioneers will meet in a men’s junior college basketball matchup on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

Shawnee (1-1) enters the contest looking to rebound from a narrow 59-57 home loss to Itawamba on Nov. 10. Derek Shepard led the Saints in that game with 18 points and five assists, while Jakobe Jamison pulled down eight rebounds. Shawnee’s season opened with a 74-65 home win over Dyersburg State on Oct. 31.

Volunteer State (2-3) is coming off a home victory, having defeated Motlow State 81-76 on Nov. 15. The Pioneers’ other win this season was an 89-86 home result against Lincoln Trail on Nov. 1. Their three losses have come on the road, including an 80-56 defeat at Columbia State on Nov. 12.

Following this game, the Pioneers will host Southwest Tennessee on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The Saints are off until Wednesday, Dec. 3, when they host Three Rivers.