Men's Basketball | 1/15/2013 4:43:58 PM
Kansas City, Mo. -- MIAA men's basketball extends into the new year as week ten rolls around with no undefeated teams.
Upcoming MIAA Previews:
Central Missouri enters week ten on four game winning streak
Last Week: 1/9 d. NSU 77-69; 1/12 d. PSU 80-73
Upcoming: 1/16 at UNK 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 at TSU 3 p.m.
Central Missouri enters week ten on a four game winning streak as they hit the road for two straight. The Mules are led by Dominique Long who is averaging 14.5 points per game. Widgett Washington is averaging 11.6 points and Charles Hammork 10.2 points per game.
Central Oklahoma puts three game winning streak on the line
Last Week: 1/10 d. TSU 85-80; 1/12 d. LWU 78-75
Upcoming: 1/16 vs. NSU 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 vs. NWMSU 3:30 p.m.
Central Oklahoma has won three straight in MIAA play as they prepare for a two-game homestand in week ten. The Bronchos are led by MIAA Athlete of the Week Josh Gibbs who is averaging 15.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Spencer Smith is averaging 12.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game on the year.
Hornets look to build on first MIAA win
Last Week: 1/8 l. to SBU 65-60; 1/12 d. TSU 65-60
Upcoming: 1/20 vs. MWSU 3:30 p.m.
Emporia State goes into a three-game homestand in week ten after picking up their first MIAA victory. The Hornets are led by Kaleb Wright who is averaging 15.2 points per game. Paul Bunch is averaging 13.1 points and 8.0 rebounds per contest this season for ESU.
Fort Hays State enters week ten looking to bounce back
Last Week: 1/10 l. to #13 WU 70-69
Upcoming: 1/16 vs. SBU 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 at PSU 3:30 p.m.
Fort Hays State will look to bounce back after falling by just a point to #13 Washburn in week nine. The Tigers are led by Dwayne Brunson with 15.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Lance Russel has 13.7 points and Ben Congiusta adds 13.4 points per game.
Lincoln will hit the road
Last Week: 1/10 l. to PSU 85-63; 1/12 l. to MSSU 99-80
Upcoming: 1/16 at NWMSU 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 at LWU 3 p.m.
Lincoln will hit the road in week ten with trips to NWMSU and LWU. The Blue Tigers are led by Cedric Ridle with 18.8 points and 6.6 rebounds and Charles Cole who is averaging 14.3 points and 6.7 boards per contest.
Lindenwood looks to bounce back after loss to UCO
Last Week: 1/10 d. MSSU 95-69; 1/12 l. to UCO 78-75
Upcoming: 1/16 at MWSU 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 vs. LU 3 p.m.
Lindenwood will face MWSU on the road before opening a three-game homestand. The Lions are led by Alex Bazzell with 16.4 points per game while Richie Thompson is averaging 11.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
Missouri Southern opens homestand
Last Week: 1/10 l. to LWU 95-69; 1/12 d. LU 99-80
Upcoming: 1/16 vs. PSU 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 vs. UNK 3 p.m.
Missouri Southern will play three of their next four games at home as they enter week ten. The Lions are led by Marquis Addison who is averaging 17.4 points and Jordan Talbert with 12.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
Missouri Western looks to build on upset win
Last Week:1/9 d. UNK 75-64; 1/12 d. #24 NWMSU 71-58
Upcoming: 1/16 vs. LWU 7:30 p.m.; 1/20 at ESU 3:30 p.m.
Missouri Western will look to build off an upset victory over #24 Northwest Missouri State. The Griffons are led by Cedric Clinkscales who is averaging 13.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game this season.
Nebraska-Kearney closes out homestand
Last Week: 1/9 l. to MWSU 75-64; 1/12 l. to #13 WU 72-56
Upcoming: 1/16 vs. UCM 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 at MSSU 3 p.m.
Nebraska-Kearney closes out a three-game homestand before hitting the road to take on Missouri Southern The Lopers are led by Jon Henderson with 15.8 points and Tyler Shields with 6.2 rebounds per game this season.
Northeastern State look to snap three-game losing skid
Last Week: 1/9 l. to UCM 77-69; 1/12 l. to SBU 88-60
Upcoming: 1/16 at UCO 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 vs. #10 WU 3:30 p.m.
Northeastern State will look to snap a three-game losing streak as they head into week ten. The RiverHawks are led by Bryton Hobbs who is averaging 16.8 points and Jermaine Bransford who is averaging 15.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.
Northwest Missouri looks to bounce back from MIAA loss
Last Week: 1/12 l. to MWSU 71-58
Upcoming: 1/16 vs. LU 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 at UCO 3:30 p.m.
Northwest Missouri will look to bounce back from their first MIAA loss in week ten. The Bearcats are led by DeAngelo Hailey with 14.7 points and 5.2 rebounds and Dillon Starzl with 14.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
Pittsburg State closes out road trip
Last Week: 1/10 d. LU 85-63; 1/12 l. to UCM 80-73
Upcoming: 1/16 at MSSU 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 vs. FHSU 3:30 p.m.
Pittsburg State will close out a three-game road stand before facing FHSU at home in week ten. The Gorillas are led by Kaleb Porter with 15.4 points and JaVon McGee with 7.3 rebounds per game this season.
Southwest Baptist takes three-game winning streak on the road
Last Week: 1/8 d. ESU 65-60; 1/12 d. NSU 68-60
Upcoming: 1/16 at FHSU 7:30 p..m.
Southwest Baptist will take a three-game winning streak on the road. The Bearcats are led by Preston Guiot with 11.8 points and Damion Hook with 11.3 points per game this season.
Truman looks to snap losing streak
Last Week: 1/10 l. to UCO 85-80; 1/12 l. to ESU 65-60
Upcoming: 1/16 at #10 WU 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 vs. UCM 3 p.m.
Truman will look to snap a three game losing skid as they head into week ten. The Bulldogs are led by Mike Carlson who is averaging 16.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season. Tom Norton is in double digits with 13.0 points per game.
#10 Washburn faces TSU before three game road trip
Last Week: 1/10 d. FHSU 70-69; 1/12 d. UNK 72-56
Upcoming: 1/16 vs. TSU 7:30 p.m.; 1/19 at NSU 3:30 p.m.
#10 Washburn will face TSU at home before hitting the road for three straight. The Ichabods are led by Will McNeill who is averaging 19.1 points per game. Martin Mitchell is averaging 15.6 points and Bobby Chipman 7.4 boards per contest.