Chipola Hoops Teams Open Conference Play

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A Chipola Women's Basketball player goes up for a rebound flanked by members of the opposing team.

Both Chipola basketball teams opened the Panhandle Conference season Feb. 3 at Gulf Coast.

The Lady Indians scored a 62-55 win. The Indians suffered a 68-65 loss in a close game.

The Chipola men host the conference home opener, Saturday, Feb. 8, against Pensacola. The Pensacola women’s team cancelled their game against Chipola due to Covid-19 issues. The Lady Indians instead play LSU-Eunice at 5 p.m.

Due to social distancing, only Chipola Appreciation Club members will be admitted to home games.

Both teams travel to Tallahassee Feb. 9 before returning home to host Northwest Saturday, Feb. 13 and Gulf Coast Wednesday, Feb. 17. The women play at 5 p.m., followed by the men at 7:30 p.m.

The Lady Indians (2-0) are second in the FCSAA Poll and fourth in the NJCAA National Poll.

The Indians (3-2) are ranked fifth in the FCSAA Poll.  

All home games will be webcast live with a link available on each team’s schedule at chipolaathletics.com.