PENSACOLA, Fla. (Interstat) — Two undefeated men’s junior college basketball teams will clash Monday when the Jones Bobcats face the Gulf Coast State Commodores in the Pensacola State Thanksgiving Classic.

The Bobcats (4-0) are averaging 96.5 points per game, coming off a 102-88 win over Mississippi Delta on Thursday. Jay Tyler and Braylon Barnes each scored 21 points in the victory, while Bob Dickson controlled the paint with 18 rebounds.

The Commodores (6-0) present a formidable challenge, having won their games by an average margin of 16.2 points. Their most recent result was a 97-85 road win at Southern Union State on Wednesday.

Both teams feature balanced scoring attacks and have passed early-season tests. Jones has three wins by double digits, while Gulf Coast State has proven its mettle with an overtime victory over Three Rivers and a hard-fought win against Indian River State.

The matchup will be a key non-conference test for both squads before they return to their respective regional schedules. Jones will travel to face Tallahassee State on Tuesday, while Gulf Coast State will host Daytona State.