Preview: Gordon State at South Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball

AMERICUS, Ga. (Interstat) — Two Georgia junior college men’s basketball teams heading in opposite directions will meet Wednesday when the South Georgia Tech Jets host the Gordon State Highlanders.

The Jets (8-12) enter the contest on a four-game winning streak, their longest of the season, highlighted by a dominant 96-64 victory over Georgia Highlands on Jan. 28. The Highlanders (4-10) have lost two of their last three, most recently a 90-82 home loss to Central Georgia Tech on Jan. 24, though they rebounded with a 99-71 win over Andrew College on Jan. 28.

South Georgia Tech’s surge has been fueled by forward Matt Mbole, who is coming off a historic performance. In the win over Georgia Highlands, Mbole recorded 19 points and 19 rebounds. Over his last three games where he saw significant minutes, he averaged 15.7 points and 17.3 rebounds, showcasing his dominance in the paint.

Gordon State will counter with guard Dion Williams, who has been a key scorer. Williams posted 17 points in a win over Southern Crescent Tech on Jan. 14 and added 10 points against Georgia Highlands on Jan. 7. His production will be critical for a Highlanders squad seeking consistency.

While the Jets’ record is only marginally better, their recent form presents a stark contrast. During their four-game win streak, they have won by an average margin of 31.5 points. Gordon State, meanwhile, has alternated wins and losses over its last five games.

The Jets won the first meeting this season, though the specific date and score were not provided in the available information. The teams are scheduled to conclude their regular-season series in Barnesville on March 7.

Wednesday’s matchup will test whether South Georgia Tech can maintain its momentum or if Gordon State can disrupt it and level its conference record.