Shawnee State head coach DeLano Thomas has led the Bears to a top-three start in school history and six votes on the receiving votes end of the NAIA Division I Poll as SSU has jumped out to a 7-2 start this season.

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(RV) SSU men:

Bears are the national leaders in rebounds per game (50.1), total blocks (58), and defensive field goal percentage (31.6). SSU also ranks:

Second in blocks per game (6.4)

Third in defensive rebounds per game (34.6) and offensive rebounds per game (15.6)

Fifth in defensive three-point field goal percentage (28 percent)

Sixth in rebounding margin (plus-14.4 per game)

Sixth in scoring defense (61.7)

Eighth in total offensive rebounding (451)

Notable victories (W 54-50 over Huntington, W 69-52 over Grace, W 80-61 over West Virginia Tech)