MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo men's basketball returns to Central State Bank Arena for a pair of games this week, beginning Thursday, Feb. 22.
Montevallo hosts Valdosta State on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and West Florida on Saturday, at 4 p.m.
The Falcons currently sit one game out of ninth place with three games to go. UM is coming off losses to Christian Brothers and Union last week.
GAME INFORMATION
WHO: Montevallo (10-15, 9-12 GSC) vs. Valdosta State (10-14, 7-13 GSC)
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Montevallo, AL | Central State Bank Arena
Scouting Valdosta State
Valdosta State comes to Montevallo two games behind the Falcons with just four games left in the season. The Blazers enter the matchup on a two-game win streak with recent wins over Union and West Florida.
Series History Against Valdosta State
Montevallo is 5-9 against the Blazers since rejoining the GSC in 2017. UM has won the previous two meetings against Valdosta State, including a 94-87 win on Jan. 8, 2024. Valdosta State leads the series in Montevallo 4-3.
Player Highlights Montevallo:
Cam Glover remains Montevallo's offensive leader with a team-high 16 points per game while
Jack Henderson and
Brandon Fussell each are scoring 12.6 points per game.
With 79 three-pointers made, Glover ranks second in the GSC and is averaging 3.2 per game.
Player Highlights Valdosta State:
Caden Boser leads VSU with 12.3 points per game on the season. On the boards, the Blazers' Lee Flenor leads the Gulf South Conference with 8.0 rebounds per game.
GAME INFORMATION
WHO: Montevallo (10-15, 9-12 GSC) vs. Valdosta State (7-17, 5-15 GSC)
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m.
WHERE: Montevallo, AL | Central State Bank Arena
Scouting West Florida
West Florida enters the trip to Montevallo on a one-game losing streak and has been eliminated from postseason play. They are coming off a win over AUM and a loss to Valdosta State. UWF will face AUM before taking on Montevallo.
Series History Against West Florida
Montevallo leads the series 22-11 since 2001. UWF has won the previous two meetings against the Falcons but lost the last time in Montevallo, 115-113.
Player Highlights West Florida
Xavier Washington leads West Florida with 13.3 points per game.