The Matchup
Mary Baldwin at North Carolina Wesleyan
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
2:00 p.m. ET | FloCollege
Rocky Mount, NC / Everett Gymnasium

North Carolina Wesleyan (6-5, 0-0 USA South)
Head Coach: John Thompson
NCWU Record: 449-320

Mary Baldwin (5-5, 0-0 USA South)
Head Coach: Daniel Eacho
MBU Record: 5-5

Series History
All-Time Series Record: Series Tied, 3-3
Last Meeting: MBU won, 66-61 (2024, Staunton)

Last Time Out

Coming off a two week break, the Battling Bishops split a pair of contests in the North Beach Plastic Surgery Winter Classic, falling to Virginia Wesleyan and defeating Averett. In a 65-58 victory over the Cougars, Kyron Kelly led the Bishops with fifteen points and eight rebounds. 

Conference Opener

Saturday marks the USA South opener for both squads as the Battling Bishops and Squirrels have captured the last two conference championships.

The Opponent

With a first year head coach, the Squirrels have had an impressive non-conference slate as Mary Baldwin took down Randolph 87-65 on December 30th. The Squirrels are led by Junior guard Zach Sloan who averages 18.5 points per game.