Richard Bland Hosts Guilford Tech (N.C.) & Lenoir (N.C.) This Weekend
SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, Va. -- Richard Bland College will host a pair of Region 10 men's basketball games this weekend in Statesman Hall. The Statesmen, 13-5 overall, 7-3 in Region 10, welcome Guilford Tech (N.C.) on Saturday, January 27, at 3 p.m., followed by Lenoir (N.C.) on Sunday, Jan. 28, at 3 p.m.
The Guilford Tech contest on Saturday has been designated as the program's Coaches vs. Cancer Suits & Sneakers / Pink Out contest to raise awareness about the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission, and to promote the American Cancer Society as a place for help and support. The Statesmen coaching staff will wear sneakers with their game attire as a visible reminder about the importance of nutrition and physical activity in reducing cancer risk.
The Lenoir contest on Sunday has been designated as the program's Peter Paul Development Center Appreciation Game. Last fall, Richard Bland participated with the Junior League of Richmond in their Good Sports program at the Peter Paul Development Center in Richmond that worked with third and fourth grade students, focusing on Character Counts traits.
Admission is free to all Richard Bland home games, and everyone is encouraged to wear pink attire on Saturday. Both contests can be heard locally on WHAP Radio, Fox Sports 1340 AM.
SATURDAY GAME INFORMATION
Richard Bland (13-5, 7-3) vs. Guilford Tech (7-9, 1-8)
Date: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018
Time: 3 p.m.
Radio: Fox Sports 1340 AM
Via Phone: 641-552-5316
Live Stats: rbcathetics.com
Live Video: foxsports1340am.com
Location: Statesman Hall
Series History: 8-0
SUNDAY GAME INFORMATION
Richard Bland vs. Lenoir (4-12, 2-8)
Date: Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018
Time: 3 p.m.
Radio: Fox Sports 1340 AM
Via Phone: 641-552-5316
Live Stats: rbcathetics.com
Live Video: foxsports1340am.com
Location: Statesman Hall
Series History: 12-0
Looking at the Statesmen
Richard Bland has won two-straight games earlier this week at home against No. 11 Louisburg (Jan. 22, 99-94 OT) and Patrick Henry (Jan. 24, 81-60). The Statesmen are an outstanding 117-36 (.765) over the past five seasons, including an even more impressive 58-9 (.866%) at home since 2013-14. Richard Bland is coached by fifth-year head coach Chuck Moore (164-52 overall), and assisted by third-year assistant coach Preston Beverly and first-year assistant coach Anthony Sally.
Through 18 games, Richard Bland has been led in scoring by 6-4 sophomore guard Robert Smith/Hampton, who is averaging 18.2 points and 5.9 rebounds. He is followed by 6-2 sophomore guard Tim Bing Jr./Suitland, Maryland (11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists), local 6-7 sophomore forward Stanley Taylor/Petersburg (9.6 points, 7.3 rebounds), 6-3 sophomore guard Tre' Patterson/Richmond (8.6 points, 3.8 rebounds) and 6-0 sophomore guard Ricky Hicks/Bronx, New York (6.8 points, 5.5 assists). Hicks is tied for 28th nationally in assists per game (5.5).
Looking at the Titans & Lancers
Guilford Tech is coached by head coach Kirk Chandler, and is led in scoring by sophomore guard Drew Cone, who is averaging 15.4 points. Lenoir is coached by head coach Chris Brown, and is led in scoring by sophomore guard Nelson White, who is averaging 12.1 points.
Series History
Richard Bland and Guilford Tech are playing for the first time this season, and the ninth time overall. The Statesmen have never lost to the Titans, leading the series 8-0. Richard Bland and Lenoir are playing for the 13th time. The Statesmen have never lost to the Lancers, either, leading the series 12-0, including a 90-66 road win on Jan. 13. Sophomore Deon Joyner/North Charleston, South Carolina and redshirt-freshman Tyler Lloyd/Manassas each scored 14 points to lead Richard Bland in the first meeting. Freshman Brandon Kelson led the Lancers with 16 points in the earlier game this month.
Up Next
Richard Bland will play on the road at Region 10 member Bryant & Stratton College on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. The contest will be played at Maury High School in Norfolk.