Preview: Gordon State Highlanders at Southern Crescent Tigers

FOREST PARK, Ga. (Interstat) — Two men’s junior college basketball teams seeking their first victory of the new year will meet Wednesday when the Gordon State Highlanders visit the Southern Crescent Tigers.

The non-conference matchup at Southern Crescent’s gymnasium pits struggling squads. Gordon State enters with a 1-9 overall record, while Southern Crescent sits at 0-6.

The Highlanders are coming off a narrow 81-79 road loss to Georgia Highlands on Jan. 7, a game in which they showcased offensive firepower. Southern Crescent fell 86-81 at Andrew on Jan. 10.

A key player to watch for Gordon State is guard Christian Burnett, who is coming off a dominant performance. In the loss to Georgia Highlands, Burnett logged 37 minutes, scoring 32 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. Teammates Chauncey Williams (13 rebounds, 2 blocks) and Donovan Hand (15 points) also provided significant contributions in that contest.

Southern Crescent’s player to watch, Magatte Naing, saw limited action in the team’s last outing, playing just one minute against Andrew. The Tigers will need increased production from their roster to secure a win.

According to historical data from Interstat, the game simulator projects an unusually precise final score of 100-100, suggesting a potentially high-scoring and tightly contested affair.

For Gordon State, this game represents a chance to build momentum before hosting South Georgia State on Saturday. Southern Crescent looks to break into the win column ahead of a home game against Albany Tech this weekend.

The Tigers will need to contain Burnett’s scoring prowess, while the Highlanders aim to capitalize on Southern Crescent’s winless start. Despite the teams’ combined 1-15 record, the statistical projection indicates a competitive game is likely.

Tip-off is scheduled for Wednesday night.