Raiders Return Home Following Month Long Road Stint

GAME 10

#20 Northwest Florida State (6-3) vs. Southern Union (7-3)

Dec. 3 | 7:00 PM CDT | Niceville, FL

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NICEVILLE, Fla. – After nearly a month on the road, Northwest Florida State men's basketball is set to return to Raider Arena for a matchup against Southern Union State. The Raiders will aim to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since their last home game.

This will mark the Raiders' first home game in nearly a month—and also their last home appearance of 2024. Following this contest, the team will close out the calendar year with road games before returning to Niceville on January 4, 2024, just ahead of conference play.

The upcoming matchup against Southern Union will be the second of three meetings between these teams this season and their second clash at Raider Arena.

The Raiders head into this game riding the momentum of a huge win over #2 Panola in Pensacola last week, rebounding after a tough loss to #3 Trinity Valley. While the team started strong with a 4-0 record at home, they've encountered challenges on the road, dropping three of their last five games.

In contrast, Southern Union has been on a hot streak. After early November losses to Coastal Alabama-North and Northwest Florida, the Bison have won five of their last six contests, including an impressive victory over Florida Southern this past weekend.

Tuesday night's showdown at Raider Arena will feature one team seeking to regain its footing and another eager to maintain its momentum. It's shaping up to be an exciting matchup you won't want to miss.

FAST BREAKS

• Northwest Florida Raiders remained at #20 in the NJCAA week four rankings for the second consecutive week.
• Last week, the Raiders competed in the Pensacola State Thanksgiving Classic. The team went 1-1 for the weekend, losing to #3 Trinity Valley (78-64) and defeating #2 Panola (77-60)
• The Raiders aims to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since November 8 and 9 when they beat the Bison and #3 Daytona right here in Raider Arena.
• Known for their athleticism and offensive firepower, the Raiders average an impressive 79.2 points per game while shooting an efficient 48.4% from the field, a mark that ranks 43rd nationally.
• The scoring load has been shared among four players averaging double figures: Dwayne Pierce (13.0 PPG), Curtis Williams (11.7 PPG), Josh Hayes (10.8 PPG), and Braylon Roman (10.0 PPG).
• Davion Hill is coming off an incredible game against #2 Panola where he scored 27 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 6-of-6 from the free throw line.
• The week prior, Josh Hayes earned FCSAA player of the week after dominating Bishop State with 19 points and nine rebounds en route to a 76-72 win.

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