Written by: Danny Talbert
The men's team takes on Rhodes College on Saturday (Dec. 16) at 2 p.m. The following day (Dec. 17), the Panthers play Sewanee at 2 p.m.
The teams
The Panthers are currently 7-2 and are coming off of a 76-65 win over Point (Dec. 6). Freshman guard Samuel Moss has averaged a team-high 15.6 points, while shooting 39% from the field and 41% from three. The three-time CCS Rookie of the Week also averages four rebounds and two assists per game. Rhodes College are 4-4 and most recently beat Huntingdon College 109-89 (Dec. 3). Phil Dotson leads Rhodes in scoring with 26.9 points per game, shooting 42% from the field and 44% from beyond the arc. Sewanee University is 3-5 and in their last game they beat Covenant College 63-60 (Dec. 6). Russ Marr leads the Tigers in scoring with 15.4 points per game, shooting 37% from the field and 29% from three.
The series
The Panthers are 1-1 all time against Rhodes College. LC won 80-77 the last time the two teams played (Nov. 18, 2018). LC 8-5 against Sewanee and when the last two teams met, the Panthers won 81-75 (Dec. 29, 2022).
What to watch for
As you might have noticed, the three teams have not played a game for at least ten days. Watch for if and how this break from competition affects how the squads begin each game.
When and where to watch
The men's team plays Rhodes College on Saturday (Dec. 16) at 2 p.m. The following day (Dec. 17), the Panthers play Sewanee at 2 p.m. Both games are available to stream here.
