Men's Basketball | 1/15/2014 2:09:43 PM

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Kansas City, Mo. -- MIAA men's basketball races heat up as they teams move into week ten.

Upcoming MIAA Previews:
#24 Central Missouri looking to bounce back
Last Week: 1/9 d. PSU 88-62    1/11 l. to ESU 95-77
Upcoming: 1/15 vs. MWSU 7:30 p.m.    1/18 at NWMSU 3:30 p.m. 
#24 Central Missouri will look to bounce back from a loss at Emporia State. The Mules are led by Dillon Deck who is averaging 12.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per contest. Daylen Robinson is averaging 12.1 points and Charles Hammork 11.0 points per contest this season.

Central Oklahoma closes out four straight at home
Last Week: 1/8 l. to MSSU 92-79    1/11 d. SBU 89-72
Upcoming: 1/16 vs. FHSU 7:30 p.m.     1/18 vs. UNK 3:30 p.m.
Central Oklahoma closes out a four-game homestand with two this week. The Bronchos are led by Josh Gibbs who is averaging a double-double with 22.1 points and 12.8 rebounds per game. Aaron Anderson is averaging 12.4 points, Cal Andrews 11.9 points and Seth Heckart 11.1 points per contest this season.

Emporia State closes out homestand
Last Week: 1/8 d. MWSU 87-80    1/11 d. #24 UCM 95-77
Upcoming: 1/15 vs. PSU 7:30 p.m.
Emporia State closes out a three-game homestand after winning their last two straight. The Hornets are led by Kaleb Wright who is averaging 17.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Terrence Moore is averaging 14.8 points per game while Gavin Brown is averaging 6.4 rebounds per contest.

Fort Hays State takes four game winning streak into week ten
Last Week: 1/9 LWU 70-61    1/11 d. LU 88-85
Upcoming: 1/16 at UCO 7:30 p.m.    1/18 at NSU 3:30 p.m. 
Fort Hays State takes a four game winnning streak in week ten action. The Tigers are led by Dwayne Brunson who is averaging 17.1 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Craig Nicholson is averaging 16.1 points and 8.4 assists per contest on the season.

Lincoln stays out on the road
Last Week: 1/11 l. to FHSU 88-85
Upcoming: 1/18 at MSSU 3 p.m. 
Lincoln stay on the road with a trip to Missouri Southern in week ten. The Blue TIgers are led by Mike Smith who is averaging 16.1 points per game. Joshua Buie is averaging 13.9 points and Clay Crouch 13.1 points per contest.

Lindenwood continues road trip
Last Week: 1/9 l. to FHSU 70-61
Upcoming: 1/15 at MSSU 7:30 p.m.
Lindenwood will travel to MSSU in their only action of week ten. The Lions are led by Tyler Ressel with 16.6 points and Darris Smith with 16.1 points per game. On the glass Garrett Reeg is averaging 6.0 rebounds per contest.

Missouri Southern returns home
Last Week: 1/8 d. UCO 92-79    1/11 d. NSU 80-65
Upcoming: 1/15 vs. LWU 7:30 p.m.   1/18 vs. LU 3 p.m.
Missouri Southern has won it’s last two heading into week ten. The Lions are led by Marquis Addison who is averaging 16.1 points per game. Jordan Talbert is averaging 12.5 points and a team best 7.4 rebounds while Cameron Cornelius is averaging 12.3 points per contest.

Missouri Western splits in week ten
Last Week: 1/8 l. to ESU 87-80    1/11 l. to PSU 85-82
Upcoming: 1/15 at #24 UCM 7:30 p.m.   1/18 vs. SBU 3:30 p.m.
Missouri Western plays one at home and one on the road in week ten. The Griffons are led by Ryan Devers who is averaging 17.5 points per game. Cortrez Colbert is averaging 13.4 points and Adarius Fulton 10.9 points per contest this season.

Nebraska-Kearney hits the road for Oklahoma
Last Week: 1/9 l. to NWMSU 73-69 OT   1/12 d. Hastings 84-67
Upcoming: 1/16 at NSU 7:30 p.m.     1/18 at UCO 3:30 p.m.
Nebraska-Kearney will head south for Oklahoma in week ten. The Lopers are led by Connor Beranek who is averaging 19.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Tyler Shields is averaging 13.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per contest this season.

Northeastern State looks to bounce back
Last Week: 1/9 d. SBU 97-91     1/11 l. to MSSU 80-65    1/13 l. to NWMSU 85-65
Upcoming: 1/16 vs. UNK 7:30 p.m.    1/18 vs. FHSU 3:30 p.m.
Northeastern State will look to break a two game losing skid at home in week ten. The RiverHawks are led by MIAA Athlete of the Week Bryton Hobbs who is averaging 23.5 points and 5.2 assists per game. On the glass Curtis Evans is averaging 8.1 rebounds per game.

Northwest Missouri readies for week ten
Last Week: 1/9 d. UNK 75-69 OT  1/11 d. WU 83-76   1/13 d. NSU 85-65
Upcoming: 1/16 at SBU 5:30 p.m.    1/18 vs. UCM 1:30 p.m.
Northwest Missouri will split with one at home and one on the road. The Bearcats are led by Dillon Starzl who is averaging 15.4 points per game. DeShaun Cooper is averaging 13.3 points and Conner Crooker 13.2 points per game this season.

Pittsburg State hits the road
Last Week: 1/9 l. to #24 UCM 88-62    1/11 d. MWSU 85-82
Upcoming:  1/15 at ESU 7:30 p.m.    1/18 at WU 7 p.m.
Pittsburg State hits the road to face the teams of the Kansas Turnpike. The Gorillas are led by Devon Branch who is averaging 19.1 points per game. Jake Bullard is averaging 15.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest.

Southwest Baptist looking to bounce back 
Last Week: 1/9 l. to NSU 97-91    1/11 l. to UCO 89-72   
Upcoming:  1/16 vs. NWMSU 7:30 p.m.    1/18 at MWSU 3:30 p.m.
Southwest Baptist looks to snap a four game losing streak in week ten. The Bearcats are led by Rashaad Brown-Peterson who is averaging 17.9 points per game. Desi Barmore is averaging 15.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

Washburn in the middle of four game homestand
Last Week: 1/11 l. to NWMSU 83-76
Upcoming: 1/18 vs. PSU 7 p.m.
Washburn is in the middle of a four game homestand. Kyle Wiggins leads the way for the Ichabods averaging 15.3 points per game. Alex North is averaging 14.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per contest.