RAYMOND – Playoffs are up for grabs this evening as Hinds Community College welcomes Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to Joe Renfroe Stadium for Sophomore Night. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. on Gene Murphy Field.
 
This game marks the fifth and final home game that Hinds will host this season. In addition to Sophomore Night, this game is also occurring on Breast Cancer Awareness Night.
 
Week Seven
 
In week seven, both teams are coming off large-margin wins. The Bulldogs of Gulf Coast defeated East Central Community College 35-0 on Saturday and the Eagles of Hinds blew-out Itawamba 34-7 on the road in Fulton.
 
Matchup History
 
This matchup between Gulf Coast and hinds will be the 86^th meeting with Gulf Coast holding a 50-34-1 lead in the series.
 
The first meeting dates back 1926, where the Bulldogs edged out Hinds Junior College 6-3.
 
Last Meeting
 
Hinds came out on top 42-37 in the most recent meeting between these two teams. The Eagles overcame 28 points to knock off then fifth-ranked Gulf Coast in 2021. Hinds, Gulf Coast and Jones would all eventually tie for first place in the South Division.
 
Playoff Implications
 
Hinds and Gulf Coast are tied for second in the MACCC South Division. A win tonight for either team virtually seals a playoff berth.
 
Stat Leaders
 
- Pat McQuaide (QB) leads the conference and country in passing yards per game with 245.3
- Keymari Odum (WR) leads the conference in receiving yards per game with 94.7
- The Eagle defense leads the conference in average rushing yards allowed per game with 60.7
- Jerrell Boyd (Lexington) leads the conference in kickoff returns with 18 and return yards with 453
- Jeffrey Pittman (Taylorsville) ranks fourth in the nation in touchdowns with eight.
 
Breast Cancer Awareness Night
 
The final home game of the 2022 season against Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on October 20 will be Breast Cancer Awareness Night. We encourage all fans to wear pink to the game, and the first 1,000 fans will get a pink pom-pom. In addition, Hinds Athletics will be decorating the windows of Mayo Field House with ribbons that will include names of those who have gone through Breast Cancer. These ribbons will be moved from the field house to Joe Renfroe Stadium's ticket plaza on gameday. We encourage anyone that wishes to recognize a friend or family member to email athletics@hindscc.edu with their name. Please note in your email if they are a Hinds employee).
 
Sophomore Night
 
38 sophomores from the Eagle football team will be recognized before the game. Sophomores from the cheer team, band and Hi-Steppers will also be recognized throughout the night.
 
Watch/Listen
 
Fans can watch the game here or listen to it via radio on 94.3 FM/1240 AM. Russ Robinson, Don Barnes and Chris Saxton will be on the call.
 
Tickets
 
Fans can purchase tickets for Thursday's game here. Only cards are accepted at the gate, so advanced purchasing is advised.