Claflin basketball enters DII top 25
Orangeburg, S.C. — For the first time this season, the Claflin University men’s basketball team has broken into the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) NCAA Division II Top 25 Rankings. The Panthers debuted at the #20 spot in the nation in the poll released Tuesday, Jan. 16.
“This is a testament to the work the guys have put in all season,” head coach Ricky Jackson said. “We appreciate the voters’ confidence in us, but there is still a lot of basketball left. I would like to thank our President, Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, the Claflin University family — especially the student body — and the community for their continued support.”
Claflin is ranked 5th in the South Region of the Men’s Basketball Division II Media Regional Poll, sponsored by D2SIDA.
In addition, the Panthers are ranked third in NCAA Division II in field goal percentage defense, holding their opponents to 37% shooting, fourth in scoring defense, allowing just 62.3 points per outing and 5th in win-loss percentage at 94.4%.
Claflin will face Morehouse College, who is ranked 14th in the NABC NCAA Division II Top 25 Rankings, this Saturday at 3 p.m. in Atlanta, Ga.
