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Maroon Tigers Start The New Year At Miles College

Morehouse College (7-5, 4-1 SIAC) vs Miles College (7-2, 2-1 SIAC)
Date Saturday, January 4th, 2020
Time 4 p.m. ET
Location Fairfield, AL - Knox-Windham Gymnasium
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Opening Tip: The Maroon Tigers look to get their first win of the new year after a December 21st 81-78 win against Kentucky State in Atlanta, GA. With that win, the Maroon Tigers carry a two-game winning streak heading into 2020. With a win against Miles College on Saturday, January 4th at 4 P.M. in Fairfield, Alabama at Knox-Windham Gymnasium. the Maroon Tigers can extend their winning streak to three.

Scouting MH: Morehouse enters Saturday's game 7-5 after their win against Kentucky State that saw senior guard Michael Olmert (Atlanta, GA) score a game-high 19 points while dishing out four assists and snagging two steals. Redshirt sophomore guard Chris Brown (Atlanta, GA) scored 14 points, shooting 5-8 from the field while also grabbing four rebounds. Senior forward Keith Heard (Atlanta, GA) filled the stat sheet with 13 points, five rebounds, two blocks and two assists.

Scouting MC: The Golden Bears have gotten off to a great start this season, jumping out to an overall 7-2 record and winning four of their last five games. Miles will come into Saturday's game with a close 69-64 loss to Clark Atlanta on Thursday. Sophomore forward Nathan Ferguson (Silver Springs, MD) led the Golden Bears with 18 points, five rebounds, one block and one steal. Junior guard Jelani Watson-Gayle (London, England) scored 15 points while also snagging four steals and two rebounds. Junior guard Avery Brown (Clermont, FL) scored 14 points on 4-11 shooting while also grabbing four rebounds.

Even Spilit in 12: The Maroon Tigers have gone 6-6 in their last 12 matches against the Golden Bears. The Maroon Tigers last played the Golden Bears on November 26th, 2018 and lost 81-63.

Second Three-game Streak: With a win on Saturday, the Maroon Tigers will have their second three-game winning streak of the season. The team's last three-game winning streak ended on Sunday, December 8th, after a 64-60 loss to Georgia College.

Up Next: The Maroon Tigers continue their road trip as they travel to Memphis, TN on Monday, January 6th, to take on LeMonye-Owen College Magicians at Bruce-Johnson Hall. Tip-off is set for 8:30 P.M.
 
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