UNDATED (Interstat) — An undefeated East Mississippi Lions squad will put its perfect record on the line Monday against the Shelton State Buccaneers in a men’s junior college basketball matchup.

The Lions (4-0) are coming off an 83-75 home victory over Holmes on Nov. 10, a game in which Jordan Alexander scored a team-high 33 points. Diovion Famakinde added 19 points and six assists, while Ace McKinnie recorded a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds. East Mississippi has won each of its games by double digits, including a 90-66 road win over Southern Union State on Nov. 1.

Shelton State (2-1) enters the contest following a 69-52 home win over Hinds on Saturday. Fredrick Derrick led the Buccaneers with 11 points, and Bryant Aijero posted a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Buccaneers’ lone loss was a 61-54 road defeat against Copiah-Lincoln on Nov. 10.

Monday’s game will be the first of a home-and-home series between the two teams, who are scheduled to meet again at East Mississippi on Dec. 1.

The game is set for Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Shelton State.