2024-25 Men's Basketball Season Preview
Mineral Area College Men's Basketball Season Preview: 2024-25
As the 2024-25 season approaches, the #21 preseason ranked Mineral Area College men's basketball team is ready to take the court under first year coach Tony Irons. After another outstanding season in 2023-24 which saw the Cardinals finish 29-3 overall and 6th in the final NJCAA poll, MAC is eager to to get started with an even more difficult schedule for 2024-25.
Season Outlook
The Cardinals will be tested early and often with 25 NJCAA Division 1 opponents of this year's schedule. Nationally ranked matchups include:
December 1 - at Olney Central College vs #19 Vincennes University
December 14 – home vs #9 Jones College (SFC Rotary Shootout)
January 4 – at #2 Barton Community College (Defending National Champions)
January 11 – home vs #17 Moberly Area CC
January 29 – at #17 Moberly Area CC
February 19 – home vs #17 Moberly Area CC
In additional to the preseason ranked opponents, several additional opponents figure to break the top 20 at some point in the 2024-25 season.
Early Season Challenges
The Cardinals kick off their season with the Three Rivers Classic in Poplar Bluff, MO. Their first matchup is against John A. Logan College on November 1, followed by a game against Dyersburg State Community College the next day.
New Year, Big Challenges
As the calendar flips to 2025, the Cardinals will be tested often. After their road matchup at #2 Barton, MAC will open Region 16 play on January 8 at MSU-West Plains. Region play will continue until the regular season wraps up against Three Rivers at home on March 1.
Mark your calendars for the opening tip-off on November 1!