COLUMBIA, Ky. – The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team travels to Brewer Sports Center on Thursday night to face top-ranked Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) in a Mid-South Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. CT.

The Blue Raiders (17-7, 5-3 MSC) meet the Lions for the second time this season after falling 75-60 in Columbia back on January 15. Lindsey Wilson looks to bounce back and build momentum against one of the nation's top teams.

Lindsey Wilson averages 82.9 points per game while shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 37 percent from beyond the arc. The Blue Raiders hold a +2.8 rebounding margin and shoot 74.6 percent from the free-throw line.

Senior guard Kenyata Carbon continues to lead the way with 19.3 points per game on 60 percent shooting. Mihail Gavazov adds 11.4 points and 6.0 rebounds, while Julian Cunningham contributes 10.7 points and a team-high 47 made three-pointers. Latrell Kyles averages 9.7 points, and Victory Naboya provides 9.0 points and 5.7 rebounds.

Freed-Hardeman (24-1, 9-0 MSC) enters the matchup on a 21-game winning streak and is one of the nation's most complete teams on both ends of the floor. The Lions average 87.1 points per game while allowing just 61.5 and shooting nearly 50 percent from the field.

Phil Horton leads Freed-Hardeman with 12.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, followed closely by Sam Powell with 13.1 points on 52 percent shooting. Rico Sain and LaneLauderbaugh each score over nine points per contest, while Blake Dean adds perimeter strength with 44 made threes at a 45 percent clip.

Lindsey Wilson will look to slow down the Lions' fast-paced attack and capitalize on its rebounding strength in the rematch.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT Thursday at Brewer Sports Center in Henderson, Tennessee.