Blinn Battles Undefeated No. 3 Tyler Apaches

Blinn Men's Basketball Faces Undefeated No. 3 Tyler Apaches Wednesday

The Blinn College men's basketball team travels to Tyler on Wednesday, January 24th, to face the formidable No. 3 ranked Tyler Apaches in an NJCAA Division I showdown. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Wagstaff Gymnasium, located at 1200 E. 5th St. in Tyler, Texas.

Tyler Junior College enters the contest with a perfect 18-0 overall record and an unblemished 6-0 mark in Region XIV conference play. Blinn, meanwhile, holds a 12-6 overall record and is 2-4 in conference action, currently on a three-game losing streak. Their last game resulted in a 74-68 loss to Panola College on January 20th.

This matchup presents a significant challenge for Blinn head coach Scott Schumacher's squad as they aim to hand Tyler its first loss of the season. Despite their recent struggles, the Buccaneers boast a high-octane offense, averaging 92.5 points per game, which outpaces Tyler's average of 89.9 points.

Key contributors for Blinn include sophomore guard JJ Johnson, who leads the team with 19.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. Masiah Gilyard is also a significant scorer, averaging 14.6 points, while Alex Tsynkevich contributes 11.8 points per contest.

For more information on Blinn College athletics, visit https://www.blinn.edu/athletics/. Information regarding Tyler Junior College athletics can be found at https://www.tjc.edu/athletics/.

Following their road trip, Blinn will return home to host Paris College on Saturday, January 27th. That game is set for a 5 p.m. start at the Kruse Center, located at 2111 F.M. 60 East, Brenham, Texas.