#9 Roadrunners Travel To Cochran To Meet Middle Georgia

DALTON, Ga. - The Dalton State basketball team will hit the court tonight against Middle Georgia State at Morris Gym in Cochran, GA. Tip-Off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

DALTON STATE
The Roadrunners come into tonight's contest ranked #9 in the country and riding a 7 game win streak. Mike Harden is continuing his strong play off the bench, averaging 12.2 ppg over the last 5 games. Carnilious Simmons (14.2 ppg) is playing strong as of late, raising his season rebounding average to 10 per game and is now averaging a double-double on the year. Simmons will have his hands full tonight trying to slow down Middle Georgia star Kieston Stanfield.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE
The Knights are led by 6'7" Senior center Kieston Stanfield. Stanfield leads the team in points (17.4), rebounds (9.5), steals and blocks and shoots an amazing 55% from the field. Middle Georgia is 6-5 overall, 1-4 SSAC and have lost 4 of their last 5. Do not be fooled though, as they are able to beat anyone when they are playing at their best. As a team, the Knights rank in the top 10 in the country in 4 statistical categories. Middle Georgia is #1 in defensive rebounds per game (35.5), #2 in total rebounds per game (47.9), #7 in free throw percentage, and #10 in defensive field goal percentage.

COVERAGE
Dalton State at Middle Georgia State | 7:30 p.m. | Morris Gym | Cochran, GA
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Players Mentioned

#5 Carnilious Simmons: F; 6' 7"; Junior

#0 Mike Harden: G; 6' 1"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#5 Carnilious Simmons
: 6' 7"; Junior
: F

#0 Mike Harden
: 6' 1"; Junior
: G

Players Mentioned

#5 Carnilious Simmons

#0 Mike Harden

Players Mentioned

#5 Carnilious Simmons

#0 Mike Harden