MEN'S BASKETBALL: Taking A Look At St. Joseph's, Ferris' Next Opponent

Ferris State University is in store for some tough competition as it welcomes St. Joseph's College to Big Rapids for a regional contest in Jim Wink Arena Monday night at 7:30 p.m.

The Pumas were ranked 19th in the nation in the NABC Division II Coaches Preseason Poll and coming off a banner season during which they finished 20-12 and advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight.

That's not too shabby at all for a team that will present a formidable challenge for the Bulldogs Monday evening in Michigan.

This season, St. Joseph's has three starters and 12 letterwinners in all back. The returners for the Pumas are highlighted by strong guard play in the form of junior Dayvon Sloan, who averaged 11.5 points last season; Phillip Collins, who averaged 10.2 points and 4.8 rebounds; and Michael Horton, who averaged 7.1 points and four assists.

Here is more information on St. Joseph's as it prepares to travel to Big Rapids to take on Ferris State University in men's basketball action in Wink: http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/college/saint-josephs-college/article_9e7ed76f-9c39-5d84-9001-eecb55b8b508.html