Men's Basketball | 2/19/2013 5:08:46 PM
Kansas City, Mo. -- MIAA men's basketball turns into the stretch run as just three or four games remain heading into week 15.
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Central Missouri hits the road for one in week 15
Last Week: 2/13 d. LWU 87-72; 2/16 d. LU 93-61
Upcoming: 2/23 at SBU 7:30 p.m.
Central Missouri will hit the road for Southwest Baptist in their only action of week 15. Dominique Long is leading the way for the Mules with 15.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. Widgett Washington is averaging 11.7 points and Charles Hammork 11.0 points per contest this season.
Central Oklahoma tests four game winning streak
Last Week: 2/13 d. ESU 83-69
Upcoming: 2/21 at MSSU 7:30 p.m.; 2/23 vs. PSU 3:30 p.m.
Central Oklahoma will split their final four regular season games with two on the road and two at home. The Bronchos are led by Josh Gibbs who is averaging 17.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Spencer Smith is averaging 12.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest.
Emporia State preps to play three of four at home
Last Week: 2/13 l. to UCO 83-69; 2/16 d. MSSU 69-66
Upcoming: 2/20 vs. PSU 7:30 p.m.; 2/23 vs. NSU 5:30 p.m.
Emporia State will return home as they play three of their last four regular season games at home. The Hornets are led by Kaleb Wright who is averaging 14.8 points per game. Paul Bunch is averaging 12.9 points and a team best 8.4 rebounds per contest this season.
Fort Hays State faces Washburn on seven game winning streak
Last Week: 2/13 d. NWMSU 64-60; 2/16 d. UNK 82-70
Upcoming: 2/23 at WU 7 p.m.
Fort Hays State takes a seven game winning streak on the road to Washburn in week 15. The Tigers are led by MIAA Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week Dwayne Brunson who is averaging 15.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.
Lincoln hits the road then returns home
Last Week: 2/16 l. to UCM 93-61
Upcoming: 2/19 at SBU 7:30 p.m.; 2/23 vs. TSU 3:30 p.m.
Lincoln with play two of their final four games on their home floor heading into week 15. The Blue Tigers are led by Cedric Ridle who is averaging 19.9 points per game and Charles Cole with 14.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest.
Lindenwood hits the road for final three
Last Week: 2/13 l. to UCM 87-72; 2/16 d. SBU 87-76
Upcoming: 2/21 at TSU 7:30 p.m.
Lindenwood will travel for their final three contests of the 2013 season beginning in week 15 at TSU. The Lions are led by Alex Bazzell who is averaging 17.0 points and 6.3 assists per game. On the glass Richie Thompson is averaging 7.3 rebounds per contest.
Missouri Southern finishes out regular season home contests against UCO
Last Week: 2/13 l. to NSU 77-73; 2/16 l. to ESU 69-66
Upcoming: 2/21 vs. UCO 7:30 p.m.
Missouri Southern will play their final home game of the regular season in week 15 against UCO. The Lions are led by Marquis Addison who is averaging 17.5 points per game. Jordan Talbert is averaging 13.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.
Missouri Western hosts MIAA Television Network Game of the Week
Last Week: 2/13 l. to #25 WU 56-52 (OT)
Upcoming: 2/20 at NWMSU 7:30 p.m.; 2/23 vs. UNK 7 p.m.
Missouri Western will face Nebraska-Kearney this week in the MIAA Television Network Game of the Week. The Griffons are led by Cedric Clinkscales who is averaging 13.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per contest.
Nebraska-Kearney hits the road in week 15
Last Week: 2/16 l. to FHSU 82-70
Upcoming: 2/21 at WU 7:30 p.m.; 2/23 at MWSU 7 p.m.
Nebraska-Kearney will hit the road for two straight as they open week 15. The Lopers are led by Jon Henderson with 15.5 points per game. Piere Newton is averaging 13.1 points and Tyler Shields a team best 6.8 rebounds per game.
Northeastern State hits the road for Emporia
Last Week: 2/13 d. MSSU 77-73; 2/16 l. to PSU 89-59
Upcoming: 2/23 at ESU 5:30 p.m.
Northeastern State will travel to ESU for an afternoon contest in their week 15 action. The RiverHawks are led by Bryton Hobbs with 18.2 points and Jermaine Bransford with 15.6 points and 9.4 rebounds per contest.
Northwest Missouri face Missouri Western in week 15
Last Week: 2/13 l. to FHSU 64-60; 2/16 d. #25 WU 63-61
Upcoming: 2/20 vs. MWSU 7:30 p.m.
Northwest Missouri will face Missouri Western in their only action in week 15. The Bearcats are led by DeAngelo Hailey and Dillon Starzl who are each averaging 13.8 points per game this season.
Pittsburg State plays final road games of regular season
Last Week: 2/16 d. NSU 89-59
Upcoming: 2/20 at ESU 7:30 p.m.; 2/23 at UCO 3:30 p.m.
Pittsburg State will play their final road games of the regular season in week 15. The Gorillas are led by Kaleb Porter with 13.6 points per game. JaVon McGee is averaging 12.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per contest.
Southwest Baptist plays final regular season home games
Last Week: 2/14 l. to TSU 72-60; 2/16 l. to LWU 87-76
Upcoming: 2/19 vs. LU 7:30 p.m.; 2/23 vs. UCM 7:30 p.m.
Southwest Baptist will play their final homes games of the 2013 regular season. The Bearcats are led by Damion Hooks who is averaging 14.1 points per game. Preston Guiot is averaging 11.6 points and 5.8 assists per contest this season.
Truman closes out home slate in regular season
Last Week: 2/14 d. SBU 72-60
Upcoming: 2/21 vs. LWU 7:30 p.m.; 2/23 at LU 3:30 p.m.
Truman will play their final home game before hitting the road for three straight to end the regular season. The Bulldogs are led by Mike Carlson with 16.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
#25 Washburn opens homestand
Last Week: 2/13 d. MWS 56-52; 2/16 l. to NWMSU 63-61
Upcoming: 2/21 vs. UNK 7:30 p.m.; 2/23 vs. FHSU 7 p.m.
#25 Washburn will play two of their final three games in the regular season at home. The Ichabods are led by Will McNeill who is averaging 18.2 points per game and Bobby Chipman with 7.4 rebounds per contest.