The Skippers will host nationally ranked Schoolcraft for a Jan. 31 basketball doubleheader that could shape MCCAA East standings.
St. Clair County Community College will host a basketball doubleheader Jan. 31 at the SC4 Fieldhouse. According to a community announcement, the Skippers’ women’s and men’s teams will face nationally ranked Schoolcraft College.
Women’s basketball teams feature strong records
The women’s game will start at 1 p.m. and features two teams with strong records. The SC4 women’s basketball team has a 14-6 overall record and a 5-0 record in the MCCAA East. Schoolcraft’s women’s team is ranked No. 2 in the nation with a perfect 19-0 record and also holds a 5-0 conference record.
The matchup is notable as both teams are undefeated in conference play. Schoolcraft’s 19-game winning streak and SC4’s six-game winning streak add to the anticipation. The outcome of this game could determine sole possession of first place in the MCCAA Eastern Conference.
Men’s teams face off in second game
Following the women’s game, the men’s teams will compete at 3 p.m. The SC4 men’s basketball team holds an 11-8 overall record and is 2-2 in the MCCAA East. They will face Schoolcraft’s men’s team, which is ranked No. 17 nationally with a 16-3 overall record and a 3-2 conference record.
The Skippers aim to defend their home court and improve their standing in the conference. Both teams are in the middle of a competitive MCCAA East race, and the result of this game could have implications for postseason play, according to the announcement.
Ticket information
Tickets are available for purchase online at www.sc4.edu/athletics under the Fan Zone tab. Attendees can also buy tickets with cash or card at the door. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and support the Skippers in what is expected to be a well-attended doubleheader.
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This article originally appeared on Port Huron Times Herald: SC4 readies for big home tests against top-ranked Schoolcraft teams
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