Opening Tip: The Maroon Tigers look to win their final home game of the regular season after sweating out a 70-66 win against Benedict College. With the win, the Maroon Tigers improved their overall record to 12-11 with a 10-4 record at home. With a home win against Paine College on Saturday, February 22, the Maroon Tigers can close out the season winning three-straight home games.

Senior Day: Morehouse will recognize seven seniors; Robert Andrews, Jarius Adley, Michael Olmert, Kairo Whitfield, Keith Heard, Tremell Gooden, and Devonte Butler prior to Saturday's game.

30th Anniversary: At halftime of Saturday's game versus Paine, Morehouse will honor the 1989-90 Maroon Tiger team that advanced to the NCAA DII Final Four.

Scouting MHC: The Maroon Tigers currently have a 12-11 record after a win against Benedict College that saw senior guard Michael Olmert (Atlanta, GA) nearly had a triple-double for the second-straight game, tallying 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Senior guard Robert Andrews (Detroit, MI) had another efficient scoring night, getting a double-double with 15 points on 4-8 shooting from the field to go along with 10 rebounds. Senior guard/forward Tremell Gooden (Atlanta, GA) led the team in steals with three and contributed offensively with14 points on 6-14 shooting from the field.

Scouting PC: The Lions have had a disappointing season, going 1-7 in their last eight games. On Thursday, the Lions suffered a blowout 73-53 loss to Albany State University. The Lions were led by freshman forward Jamal Hinkle (Augusta, GA), who scored 16 points on an impressive 8-12 shooting from the field while also securing eight rebounds. Senior forward/ center Deshawndric Nelms (Davenport, FL) contributed with 12 points on 5-8 shooting from the field. Freshman guard Bryce Latimer (Atlanta, GA) scored six points, secured four rebounds, tallied three assists and snagged one steal.

Chance to Avenge Loss: This Saturday will be the second time that the Lions have met the Maroon Tigers this season. Morehouse lost a tough road game 66-61 to the Lions on January 20. The Maroon Tigers have a chance to avenge this loss and give the Lions their 21^st loss of the season.  

Final Home Game: This Saturday will be the final regular season home game for the Maroon Tigers. With a win, the Maroon Tigers will have won their last three home games to close out the regular season. Morehouse will also be honoring the 2020 senior class in the final home game at Forbes.

Up Next: The Maroon Tigers go on a two-game road trip to close out the season. Morehouse will face Albany State University in Albany, GA on Tuesday, February 25 and Fort Valley State on Thursday, February 27 in Fort Valley, GA. Tip-off for both games is set for 7:30 P.M.