2025-26 Pearl River Men's Basketball News
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Pearl River's Christian Gilliland named to NJCAA All-America team
April 10, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The postseason honors continue to roll in for Pearl River men’s basketball, as freshman guard Christian Gilliland (Memphis, Tenn.; ABC Prep) was named NJCAA All-America Honorable Mention. -
Pearl River men's basketball earns two All-MACCC selections.
March 18, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference announced its All-MACCC teams this week, and the Pearl River men’s basketball program was well represented with two major honorees.
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Pearl River's season ends in Region 23 Quarterfinals
March 07, 2026ELLISVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River men’s basketball’s season came to a close Saturday afternoon as the Wildcats fell 89-74 to Jones College in the Region 23 Quarterfinals.
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All 10 Wildcats score as PRCC men advance to ninth straight quarterfinal
March 05, 2026POPLARVILLE, MISS. — All 11 Wildcats on the roster scored Thursday night as Pearl River men’s basketball defeated Copiah Lincoln 78-54 to advance to the Region 23 Tournament Quarterfinals.
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PRCC's Christian Gilliland named MACCC Player of the Week
March 03, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference announced its Players of the Week on Tuesday morning and Pearl River men’s basketball standout Christian Gilliland (Memphis, Tenn.; ABC Prep) earned the conference’s top honor.
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Pearl River caps regular season with win over rival Gulf Coast
March 02, 2026PERKINSTON, Miss. — Showdowns between Pearl River and Gulf Coast rarely follow a script, and Monday night was no different as the Wildcats erased an early deficit to storm back and beat the Bulldogs 79-70 in the regular-season finale.
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PRCC's Daijon Leatherman tabbed NJCAA Player of the Week
February 26, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The National Junior College Athletic Association announced its National Player of the Week on Wednesday, and Pearl River men's basketball center Daijon Leatherman (Slidell, La.; Legacy School of Sports and Sciences) earned the honor.
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Pearl River's Gilliland explodes for 39 points in victory over Hinds
February 26, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Christian Gilliland (Memphis, Tenn.; ABC Prep) delivered a performance for the ages Wednesday night, scoring a season-high 39 points to lead Pearl River to a 78-70 win over Hinds.
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Pearl River's Daijon Leatherman tabbed MACCC Player of the Week
February 24, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference announced its Players of the Week Tuesday morning and Pearl River men's basketball's Daijon Leatherman (Slidell, La.; Legacy School of Sports and Sciences) has earned the award.
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Pearl River men fall on the road to Southwest
February 23, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River men's basketball fell 63-59 on the road Monday night to Southwest.
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Pearl River men knock off rival Jones College
February 19, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Wins are always important, but rivalry wins are always just a little bit sweeter.
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Pearl River's last-second shot falls short at Meridian
February 16, 2026MERIDIAN, Miss. — The Pearl River men’s basketball team couldn’t fend off a second-half surge at Meridian Monday night, falling to the Eagles 70-69.
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Pearl River men's basketball falls at Coahoma
February 14, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss — Pearl River men's basketball fell on the road to Coahoma 80-56, falling to 6-3 in MACCC play.
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Pearl River men withstand Copiah-Lincoln second-half surge
February 09, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Patience proved to be the difference for the Pearl River men’s basketball team Monday night as the Wildcats weather a second-half surge from Copiah-Lincoln to take down the Wolves 67-59.
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Pearl River men improve to 5-2 in conference play, defeat Northwest
February 06, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River men's basketball travelled to Senatobia and walked away with a 94-82 victory over Northwest.
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Pearl River men make statement against Northeast
February 02, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — If the Pearl River men’s basketball team was looking to make a statement following Saturday’s loss to Itawamba, consider the statement made.
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Pearl River men show some rust against Itawamba
January 31, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River men’s basketball team had some rust to shake off Saturday afternoon after not playing for nearly 10 days, falling to Itawamba 80-69.
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Pearl River falls on the road against Holmes
January 22, 2026GOODMAN, Miss. — Pearl River men's basketball dropped its first MACCC showdown of the year Thursday night, falling against Holmes 74-66.
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Pearl River's Christian Gilliland named MACCC Player of the Week
January 21, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference announced its Players of the Week on Monday, and Pearl River men’s basketball freshman Christian Gilliland (Memphis, Tenn.; ABC Prep) earned the honor.
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Pearl River men outlast East Mississippi
January 20, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Every possession mattered for the Pearl River men’s basketball team Tuesday night as the Wildcats survived a back-and-forth showdown with East Mississippi, 76-65.
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Pearl River's Chris Oney captures 200th career win
January 15, 2026MOORHEAD, Miss. — Wins have become routine under the guidance of Chris Oney, but Thursday night's victory carried a bit more weight. After dispatching Mississippi Delta 77-71 on the road, Oney has claimed the 200th win of his Wildcat career.
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Pearl River men take down East Central for 14th consecutive time
January 12, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River men’s basketball team extended a pair of impressive streaks Monday night inside Marvin R. White Coliseum, earning its 16th consecutive conference-opening victory and 15th straight win over East Central with a 90-62 decision.
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Pearl River carries momentum into conference play with win over Delgado
January 10, 2026NEW ORLEANS, La. — Four Wildcats scored in double figures as Pearl River closed out non-conference play with an 86–75 victory over Delgado.
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Pearl River men come up short at Coastal Alabama
January 08, 2026BAY MINETTE, Ala. — The Pearl River men's basketball team went punch for punch with Coastal Alabama Thursday night, but a late surge by the home-standing Coyotes propelled them to a 98-88 victory.
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Gilliland, Mayfield shine for Pearl River against Shelton State
January 05, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River men’s basketball team battled to the final buzzer against a talented Shelton State squad but came up short, falling 78-71 in its first game back from winter break.
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Pearl River answers ‘code blue’ moments to defeat Southern-Shreveport
December 13, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River men’s basketball wrapped up the fall semester in the best way possible Saturday afternoon, taking care of Southern University – Shreveport 73-60 inside Marvin R. White Coliseum.
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Pearl River battles early but comes up short at Shelton State
December 08, 2025TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Kelan Rich scored 18 in the first half against Shelton State, but Pearl River men’s basketball ultimately dropped the road game 75-61.
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11 former PRCC men's basketball players making mark across college basketball
December 03, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — From small-town Poplarville to campuses across the country, former Pearl River Wildcats are showcasing the work ethic, development and competitiveness that have become hallmarks of the program.
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Pearl River men snap skid with 104-point showing against William Carey JV
December 01, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River men’s basketball team snapped a four-game skid in emphatic fashion Monday afternoon, eclipsing the 100-point mark in a 104–55 rout of William Carey JV.
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Pearl River men wrap up Odessa Wrangler Shootout against NMMI
November 22, 2025ODESSA, Texas — The Pearl River men’s basketball team closed out the Odessa Wrangler Shootout on Saturday afternoon with a 71-55 setback against New Mexico Military Institute.
