Men's Basketball | 2/5/2014 1:03:01 PM

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Kansas City, Mo. -- Week thirteen begins the stretch run with just under a month in the regular season for MIAA men's basketball.

Upcoming MIAA Previews:
Central Missouri close out homestand before hitting the road
Last Week: 2/1 d. MSSU 75-62
Upcoming: 2/6 vs. SBU 7:30 p.m.     2/8 at MSSU 3 p.m.
Central Missouri closes out a three-game homestand before hitting the road in week thirteen. For the Mules Dillon Deck is averaging 13.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Daylen Robinson is averaging 12.3 points and 5.1 assists while Charles Hammork is averaging 11.6 points per game.

Central Oklahoma hits the road for two straight
Last Week: 2/1 d. PSU 74-73
Upcoming: 2/6 at NSU 7:30 p.m.    2/8 at PSU 3:30 p.m.
Central Oklahoma will hit the road for two straight during week thirteen. For the Bronchos Josh Gibbs is averaging a double-double with 20.7 points and 11.4 rebounds per game. Aaron Anderson is averaging 14.1 points, Cal Andrews 11.8 points and Seth Heckart 11.5 points per game.

Emporia State looks to bounce back
Last Week: 1/30 l. to FHSU 99-92 2OT    2/1 l. to UNK 66-65
Upcoming: 2/5 at WU 7:30 p.m.    2/8 vs. #23 FHSU 5:30 p.m.
Emporia State will take on Washburn before facing Fort Hays State for the second straight week. The Hornets are led by Kaleb Wright who is averaging 19.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Terrence Moore is averaging 15.6 points and Paul Bunch is averaging 10.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest.

#23 Fort Hays State takes ten game winning streak into week thirteen
Last Week: 1/30 d. ESU 99-92 2OT    2/1 d. WU 87-85 OT
Upcoming: 2/5 at UNK 7:30 p.m.   2/8 at ESU 5:30 p.m.
After two overtime wins #23 Fort Hays State will hit the road for two straight. MIAA Athlete of the Week Craig Nicholson is averaging 18.1 points and 8.0 assists per game. Dwayne Brunson is averaging 17.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per contest.

Lincoln comes home for two
Last Week: 1/29 l. to MWSU 99-71   2/1 l. to NWMSU 92-59
Upcoming: 2/6 vs. LWU 7:30 p.m.    2/8 vs. NWMSU 3:30 p.m.
Lincoln will play their next two games at home. For the Blue Tigers Joshua Buie is averaging 15.8 points and Mike Smith is averaging 15.5 points per game. Clay Crouch is averaging 11.9 points per contest this season.

Lindenwood plays three in week thirteen
Last Week: 1/30 l. to NWMSU 63-61    2/1 d. MWSU 66-64
Upcoming: 2/6 at LU 7:30 p.m.   2/8 vs. MWSU 3 p.m.   2/11 at SBU 7:30 p.m.
Lindenwood will play three games in week thirteen with two on the road. For the Lions Darris Smith is averaging 15.8 points and Tyler Ressel 14.7 points per game. On the glass Garrett Reeg is averaging 6.3 rebounds per contest.

Missouri Southern opens two game homestand
Last Week: 1/30 d. SBU 96-94    2/1 l. to UCM 75-62
Upcoming: 2/8 vs. UCM 3 p.m.
Missouri Southern will open a two game homestand during week thirteen. The Lions are led by Marquis Addison who is averaging 16.0 points and Cameron Cornelius with 12.4 points per game. Jordan Talbert is averaging 12.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest.

Missouri Western hits the road for two  
Last Week: 1/29 d. LU 99-71    2/1 l. to LWU 66-64
Upcoming: 2/5 at NWMSU 7:30 p.m.   2/8 at LWU 3 p.m.
Missouri Western will hit the road for two this week. The Griffons are led by Ryan Devers who is averaging 17.7 points per game. Cortrez Colbert is averaging 13.1 points and Adarius Fulton 10.6 points per game.

Nebraska-Kearney closes out homestand before hitting the road
Last Week: 1/30 d. WU 88-79    2/1 d. ESU 66-65
Upcoming: 2/5 vs. #23 FHSU 7:30 p.m.    2/8 at WU 7 p.m.
Nebraska-Kearney will close out a homestand before going on the road. Connor Beranek leads the way for the Lopers with 17.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Mike Dentlinger is averaging 15.0 points and 5.2 boards per contest this season. 

Northeastern State welcomes Central Oklahoma 
Last Week: 1/29 l. to PSU 75-63
Upcoming: 2/6 vs. UCO 7:30 p.m.
Northeastern State will welcome in-state rival Central Oklahoma to town. The RiverHawks are led by Bryton Hobbs who is averaging 23.5 points and 5.6 assists per game. Dalen Qualls and Curtis Evans are each averaging 10.3 points per contest.

Northwest Missouri on an eight game winning streak
Last Week: 1/30 d. LWU 63-61    2/1 d. LU 92-59
Upcoming: 2/5 vs. MWSU 7:30 p.m.   2/8 at LU 3:30 p.m.
Northwest Missouri have now won eight straight heading into week thirteen. The Bearcats are led by DeShaun Cooper who is averaging 14.8 points and 4.5 assists per game. Dillon Starzl is averaging 14.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per contest.

Pittsburg State faces off with Central Oklahoma
Last Week: 1/29 d. NSU 73-63   2/1 l. to UCO 74-73   2/4 l. to SBU 89-74
Upcoming:  2/8 vs. UCO 3:30 p.m.
Pittsburg State will face Central Oklahoma in their only action of week thirteen. The Gorillas are led by Devon Branch who is averaging 20.9 points per game. Jake Bullard is averaging 14.3 points and Sam Pugh 10.9 points per contest.

Southwest Baptist closes out road trip before coming home
Last Week: 1/30 l. to MSSU 96-94   2/4 d. PSU 89-74     
Upcoming:  2/6 at UCM 7:30 p.m.   2/11 vs. LWU 7:30 p.m.
Southwest Baptist closes out a road trip before coming home for one. The Bearcats are led by Desi Barmore who is averaging 17.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Rashaad Brown-Peterson is averaging 15.9 points per game.

Washburn opens week with Turnpike Tussle
Last Week: 1/30 l. to UNK 88-79   2/1 l. to #24 FHSU 87-85 OT
Upcoming: 2/5 vs. ESU 7:30 p.m.   2/8 vs. UNK 7 p.m.
Washburn plays their next two at home including the Turnpike Tussle. The Ichabods are led by Alex North who is averaging 14.8 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. Kyle Wiggins is averaging 14.6 points per contest this season.