WINFIELD, Kan. – Southwestern College (13-5, 7-5) will host Tabor College on January 22 at 8:00 p.m. at Stewart Field House. This conference matchup marks an exciting opportunity for the Moundbuilders to extend their recent success, after winning back to back games.

Southwestern College has shown impressive scoring ability, averaging 79.9 points per game and boasting a 11.8-point scoring margin. The Moundbuilders are led by standout performers such as sophmore guard Evan Barber, who averages 13.2 points per game, and junior forward Wyatt Bell, who leads the team with 17.4 points per game. Their high-powered offense is complemented by strong rebounding, with the Moundbuilders dominating the boards with a +17 rebound margin, led by junior forward Zach Hidalgo's 12.6 rebounds per game.

Tabor College, currently struggling with a 2-15 record, has faced difficulty in the KCAC, holding a 1-11 conference record. Despite these challenges, the Bluejays are led by Kalep Crane, who is averaging 21.2 points per game and remains a significant scoring threat. The team has struggled to find consistency, especially on the road, where they are winless in eight games this season.

Historically, Southwestern has had the upper hand in this rivalry, winning nine of the last 10 matchups, including the last five in a row. In the most recent contest, the Moundbuilders dominated Tabor 84-59 on the road on January 24, 2024. At home, the Moundbuilders have been even more successful, posting a 6-3 record this season at home.

The game will be a key opportunity for Southwestern to stay in the upper half of the KCAC standings, while Tabor will aim to rebound from a tough stretch of conference games.