MCKENZIE, Tenn. –The basketball doubleheader scheduled Saturday between Bethel and Loyola is still on according to officials at the school. The women's game begins at 2 p.m. while the men play at 4 p.m.
The Lady Cats enter the SSAC showdown at 12-6 and 4-1 in the league. Bethel has won six in a row after their 77-61 home win over Mobile Thursday night. The Pack is 12-4 and 5-1 in the league. They are coming off a conference loss at Martin Methodist Thursday night. The loss snapped a Loyola eight game winning streak.
It will be the 11th meeting between the two SSAC powers. Each won on their home court last season. Bethel leads the series 7-3. The Lady Wildcats are 4-0 in McKenzie. They are 3-2 in New Orleans while Loyola won between the two in the SSAC Championship finals in Montgomery in 2015.
The Wildcats host the Pack at 4 p.m. The game was chosen by fans on social media as the SSAC Game of the Week. Loyola enters the contest at 9-6 overall and 5-1 in conference play. The Pack loss to Martin Methodist Thursday night in Pulaski. Bethel is 10-8 and 3-3. They beat Mobile 73-59 Thursday in Crisp Arena.
It will be the 10th meeting between the two programs. The Wildcats lead the series 6-3. Bethel is 4-0 in McKenzie. They are 1-3 in New Orleans but won the only meeting in the SSAC Championships in Montgomery.
Fans can follow the games on WEIO, 100.9 and at www.thefarmradio.com. The Countdown to Tip-off Show begins at 1:30 p.m. Fans can also view the games on Wildcat Vision at: http://www.bethelathletics.com/f/WildcatVision.php
The ceremony honoring the 1982 men's team scheduled for halftime of the men's game has been postponed. The rescheduled date will be announced when confirmed.
