SFCC men’s basketball opens season 2-0

Published 6:40 pm Monday, November 2, 2026

By Democrat Staff

State Fair Community College men’s basketball defeated the Central Methodist University reserve team 97-70 in its season opener Friday, Oct. 30, at the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center.

The Roadrunners (2-0) led 39-29 at halftime, but erupted for 58 points in the second half.

Five players scored in double figures for SFCC. Sophomore Nate Wilder led the charge with 13 points and 13 assists.

Sophomore Da’Ron Hall also posted a double-double, scoring 12 points while pulling down 13 rebounds. Freshman Stephano Farrington and Jamil Aleem Jr. each had 12 points as well.

Sophomore Alex Pissis had 11 points, nine of which came on 3-of-4 shooting from 3-point range.

SFCC 77, Southeast 56

SFCC also defeated Southeast Community College 77-56 on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center.

The Roadrunners led 36-24 at halftime. They outscored Southeast 41-32 in the second half.

Wilder led the offense with 32 points and 14 assists. He shot 8-for-11 from the field and 15-for-18 from the free-throw line.

Wilder also had five steals.

Sophomore Deng Kuek added 20 points on 5-for-9 shooting from beyond the arc.

SFCC hosts the William Woods reserve team at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.