CLAREMORE, Okla. – Hillcat basketball is set to open MIAA home play Thursday against Central Oklahoma and will host Haskell on Saturday in this week's edition of the Hillcat Preview presented by TTCU.
 
Action against the Bronchos is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. for the women's game, with the men's game to follow at approximately 7:30 p.m. inside the Claremore Expo Center. The theme for the evening is Jersey Night and Whataburger will be the game day sponsor.
 
The week will conclude on Saturday with a matchup against Haskell Indian Nations, with the women's game at 1:30 p.m. and the men's game at 3:30 p.m. This will be the Holiday Game, themed 'Ugly Sweater.'
 
All RSU students, faculty and staff are eligible for free admission to all home sporting events. Faculty and staff can also bring one complementary guest. For questions, contact cking@rsu.edu.
 
WATCH AND LISTEN TO THE ACTION LIVE
Josh Haley will provide play-by-play commentary, while Jack Bunds will offer color commentary for both games on RSU TV and the MIAA Network.
 
Shawn Tiemann will also deliver play-by-play commentary on RSU Radio.
 
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Rogers State women's basketball (2-7, 0-2 MIAA) is coming off a pair of losses in the opening week of conference play. The Hillcats fell to Missouri Southern, 84-67, in Joplin, Mo., last Thursday. They put up a strong fight against No. 8 Pittsburg State, leading at halftime, but ultimately lost to the Gorillas, 73-51, in Pittsburg, Kan.
 
This marks the 13th all-time meeting between the Hillcats and the Bronchos, as RSU seeks its first win against its head coach Heather Davis' alma mater. Last season, Central Oklahoma claimed a 58-54 win in Edmond and a 74-44 victory in Claremore.
 
MEN'S BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Hillcat men's basketball (4-4, 0-2 MIAA) aims to end a losing skid after dropping two games last week. Rogers State fell to Missouri Southern, 84-77, despite a late rally on Thursday, and lost to Pittsburg State, 86-64, on Saturday.
 
The in-state rivalry between UCO and RSU has been closely contested, with the Hillcats leading the series 8-7. Last season, Rogers State split games against Central Oklahoma, losing 83-65 in Edmond before claiming a 102-92 victory at the Claremore Expo Center.