Big Blues take on Lander in Currence Classic

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BLUEFIELD, West Virginia — Bluefield State’s Big Blues basketball team kicks off its home season tonight, taking on Lander University in the nightcap of the Currence Classic at Ned Shott Gymnasium.

Bluefield State is coming off an 89-62 WVIAC loss to Pitt-Johnstown, Tuesday night in its season opener. Antoine Bryant led the Big Blues with 12 points and three assists, while Vincent Rogers came off the bench to drop in 11 points. Samuel Ouedraogo led BSC with six rebounds.

Lander is located in Greenwood, S.C. The Bearcats enter the Classic with a 2-0 record, having defeated Allen and Mars Hill. Lander lost exhibitions against Athletes in Action and Clemson.

BSC head coach Jamaal Jackson knows that the Bearcats will be a tough opponent for the Big Blues.

“They’re from the Peach Belt Conference, a very tough conference,” Jackson noted. “They won 20-plus games last year and one of their players, the two guard, Pruett, averaged 29 points a game last week.”

David Pruett a 6’3” wing was named Peach Belt Player of the Week for his performances in which he scored 32 points against Allen and 28 against Mars Hill. He is Lander’s leading scorer this season.

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