CLEVELAND, Miss. - The Delta State University men's basketball team is set to host Bethel University (Tenn.) for its final non-conference matchup of the season, on Thursday, Dec. 8 at Walter Sillers Coliseum.
 

STATESMEN GAME DAY INFORMATION
Date/Opponent:	Dec. 8: Bethel University (Tenn.) vs. Delta State
Tip-off Time/Location:	7 p.m. - Walter Sillers Coliseum
Series History/Last Meeting:	DSU leads all-time series w/ Bethel 13-8 Last meeting: 11.3.15 - DSU W, 66-54 (EXH)
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GAME NOTES:	Delta State vs. Bethel University (Tenn.)

After falling to Arkansas Monticello, the Statesmen have claimed back-to-back contests, including a 77-66 win against Central Baptist College and a 68-58 road victory over in-state rival Mississippi College to open conference play.

Devin Schmidt, a senior guard out of Seviereville, Tenn., was named Preseason All-Gulf South Conference for the third consecutive season. He became DSU's all-time leading scorer, and was named All-American, South Region Player of the Year and GSC Player of the Year, after averaging 25.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game last season. He was also named Preseason Player of the Year by Division II Bulletin.

Schmidt has scored 2,026 career points (20.7 ppg), is 44.5 percent (679-of-1525) from the floor and 37.4 percent from three-point range (242-of-647). He needs 543 points to become the GSC's all-time leading scorer.

The newcomers have adjusted quickly and are making an impact on the floor. Among those, Cedric Harper is averaging 8.3 points and leading the team in rebounds with 8.0 per game.

Up next, the Green-and-White are set for a GSC road trip as they face Shorter University on Dec. 15. Tip off is set for 7 p.m. The Statesmen conclude the trip at Lee University with tip off schedule for 3 p.m.