Commodores Set for Quarterfinal Clash Against Florida SouthWestern State
March 13, 2025
The Gulf Coast Commodores are gearing up for a crucial matchup tonight as they take on Florida SouthWestern State in the quarterfinal round of the 2025 FCSAA Region 8 DI Men's Basketball Championships. Tip-off is set for 8 PM at Raider Arena in Niceville.
The Commodores wrapped up an impressive regular season, finishing with a 21-9 overall record and a 7-5 mark in conference play. Leading the charge are standout sophomores Christian Harmon, Truman Claytor, Chip Brunt, and Emmanuel James.
Harmon and Claytor earned spots on the All-Panhandle First Team, while James and Brunt were named to the All-Panhandle Second Team. Harmon swept individual honors, securing a place on the All-FCSAA Team and being named Panhandle Conference Player of the Year.
Key Players for the Commodores
- Christian Harmon: The team's top scorer with 494 points this season, averaging 16.5 points per game. He has a 76.6% free-throw percentage, 48.8% field goal percentage, and 48.4% from three-point range while grabbing 4.7 rebounds per game.
- Truman Claytor: Averaging 12.1 points per game with a 38.2% field goal percentage and 79.7% from the free-throw line.
- Emmanuel James: Holds a 51.5% field goal percentage and 67.9% free-throw percentage while pulling down 5.7 rebounds per game.
- Chip Brunt: Shooting 46.5% from the field with a 65.7% free-throw percentage.
The Commodores opponent Florida SouthWestern State, posted an 18-10 overall record and an 11-5 conference record this season.
Key Players for Florida SouthWestern State
- K'Jei Parker: Leading scorer, averaging 16.8 points per game with a 42.0% field goal percentage, 43.3% from three-point range, and 86.4% from the free-throw line. He also contributes 4.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game.
- Chol Machot: Averaging 11.9 points per game, shooting 60.3% from the field, 36.6% from beyond the arc, and 64.0% from the free-throw line, along with 6.7 rebounds per game.
- Jafeth Martinez: A force on the boards, averaging 7.0 rebounds per game, while scoring 7.8 points per contest with a 57.0% field goal percentage.
The winner of tonight's matchup will advance to the semifinals to face the victor of the Daytona State vs. Polk State game, which tips off at 6 PM.