Basketball schedule, attendance policies set for 2021 season

Thanks to COVID-19, the 2021 basketball season will look and feel different.

Mississippi currently has restrictions on indoor venues of 10 percent of seating capacity. Because of these restrictions, the general public or visiting fans will NOT be allowed in Mullen Gymnasium. Players, coaches and cheerleaders will have allotted passes for their families and friends. MACCC, MHSAA, MAIS, and specific Co-Lin passes will be accepted. For those in attendance, masks should be worn, and social distancing with families is encouraged.

"Unfortunately, COVID-19 has forced us to change the way we operate for the 2021 season," said Co-Lin Athletic Director Bryan Nobile. "We hate the situation, but until the situation improves, we will have to do the best thing for our student-athletes. Co-Lin students and fans will have the opportunity to watch all of our home games by tuning into our live stream at www.colinathletics.com  or the college's Facebook account."

The Mississippi Association of Community College Conference adopted a "mirrored" schedule. Teams will continue to play under the North and South division alignments reducing travel. For example, when the men's team plays at home, the women will be on the road against the same opponent instead of the normal home and away doubleheaders.

Co-Lin Wolves

The Wolves return four players to this year's roster, including TJ Monroe (Columbia), Demarcus Ellzey (Magnolia), JD Allen (Wesson), and Shemar Dickerson (Wesson).

This year's freshmen include AJ Warnsley (Byrum), Jermario Hersey (Brookhaven), Dee Merriweather (Memphis, Tennessee), Jordan Marshall (Raymond), Quandarius Studaway (Clinton), Cameron Butler (Vicksburg), Jason Perry (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), Zach Upkins (Bogue Chitto), Jordan Johnson (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), Daniel Smothers (Vicksburg), and Keshon Byrd (Brookhaven).

The Wolves will have eight home games including Delgado, Jan. 21; Southwest, Jan. 25; Mississippi Gulf Coast, Feb. 1; East Central, Feb. 8; Meridian, Feb. 15; Hinds, Feb. 25; Pearl River, March 4; and Jones, March 8.

Eight away games include Hinds, Jan. 28; Pearl River, Feb. 4; Jones, Feb. 11; Southwest, Feb. 22; Mississippi Gulf Coast, March 1; East Central, March 8; Northeast, March 11; and Meridian, March 18.

Co-Lin Lady Wolves

The Lady Wolves return four players from last year's 13-11 team including Orlandrea McGee (Forest), Morgan McCray (Ridgeland), Jana Case (Brookhaven), and Angelina College transfer Derrica Gilbert (Minden, Louisiana).

This year's freshmen include Jamya Blue (Brandon), Maria Spann (Madison), Neziah Smith (Sontag), Aniya Sanders (Vicksburg), Jakrya Young (Kosciusko), Madelynn Webster (Pocahontas), and Jakiylah Esco (Ridgeland).

The Lady Wolves will have seven home games including Hinds, Jan. 28; Pearl River, Feb. 4; Jones, Feb. 11; Southwest, Feb. 22; Mississippi Gulf Coast, March 1; East Central, March 8; and Meridian, March 18.

Seven away games include Southwest, Jan. 25; Mississippi Gulf Coast, Feb. 1; East Central, Feb. 8; Meridian, Feb. 15; Hinds, Feb. 25; Pearl River, March 4; and Jones, March 15.

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