Men's Basketball | 2/25/2015 11:15:39 AM
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Kansas City, Mo. -- Teams will be battling for seeding in the MIAA Tournament as the final week of the regular season rolls around in MIAA men's basketball.
Upcoming MIAA Previews:
#12 Central Missouri rides six game winning streak
Last Week: 2/21 d. Southwest Baptist 71-67
Upcoming: 2/25 vs. Missouri Western 7:30 p.m. 2/28 at Northwest Missouri 3:30 p.m.
#12 Central Missouri will take their six game winning streak into the final week of the regular season. The Mules are led by Rakeem Dickerson who is averaging 12.3 points and a team best 4.2 assists per game. On the glass TJ White leads the way averaging 6.3 rebounds per contest.
Central Oklahoma comes back home
Last Week: 2/21 d. Northeastern State 63-57
Upcoming: 2/26 vs. Fort Hays State 7:30 p.m. 2/28 vs. Nebraska-Kearney 3:30 p.m.
Central Oklahoma will be at home for the final two games of the regular season. The Bronchos are led by Mahlon Jones who is averaging 13.3 points per game. Garen Wright is averaging 10.5 points, Phillip Brown 10.4 points and Seth Heckeart 10.1 points per contest.
Emporia State at home against PSU
Last Week: 2/19 l. to Nebraska-Kearney 69-63 2/21 l. to Washburn 79-54
Upcoming: 2/25 vs. Pittsburg State 7:30 p.m.
Emporia State will close out the regular season at home against Pittsburg State. The Hornets are led by Terrence Moore who is averaging 16.6 points and a team best 4.1 rebounds per contest. Jevon Taylor is averaging 9.6 points per game and Micah Swank is averaging 2.9 assists per game.
Fort Hays State finishes regular season on the road
Last Week: 2/18 d. Washburn 87-79 2/21 l. to Nebraska-Kearney 79-59
Upcoming: 2/26 at Central Oklahoma 7:30 p.m. 2/28 at Northeastern State 3:30 p.m.
Fort Hays State will be on the road for two more as they close out the regular season. The Tigers are led by Dom Samac with 10.8 points, Achoki Moikobu with 10.2 points and Royce Williams with 10.0 points per game.
Lincoln readies hits the road
Last Week: 2/18 l. to Missouri Western 65-59 2/21 l. to Lindenwood 77-67
Upcoming: 2/28 at Missouri Southern 3 p.m.
Lincoln will travel to Missouri Southern as they close out the season. The Blue Tigers are led by Joshua Buie with 17.1 points and 4.0 assists per game. Also in double figures is Victor Scott who is averaging 10.1 points per contest.
Lindenwood plays final regular season game
Last Week: 2/18 l. to Northwest Missouri 69-65 2/21 d. Lincoln 77-67
Upcoming: 2/25 at Missouri Southern 7:30 p.m.
Lindenwood will close out the regular season at Missouri Southern. The Lions are led by Cory Arentsen with 15.4 points and Darris Smith with 13.4 points per contest.
Missouri Southern at home for two
Last Week: 2/21 d. Pittsburg State 66-63
Upcoming: 2/25 vs. Lindenwood 7:30 p.m. 2/28 vs. Lincoln 3 p.m.
Missouri Southern will be at home for the final two games of the regular season. The Lions are led by Taevaunn Prince with 15.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Also in double figures is Lane Barlow with 11.5 points and Cameron Cornelius with 11.3 points per contest.
Missouri Western heads into season’s final week
Last Week: 2/18 d. Lincoln 65-59 2/21 l. to Northwest Missouri 72-54
Upcoming: 2/25 at #12 Central Missouri 7:30 p.m. 2/28 at Southwest Baptist 3:30 p.m.
Missouri Western will play two more as they close out the regular season. The Griffons are led by Cortrez Colber who is averaging 16.6 points and Kevin Thomas with 6.2 rebounds per game.
Nebraska-Kearney heads for Oklahoma
Last Week: 2/19 d. Emporia State 69-63 2/21 d. Fort Hays State 79-59
Upcoming: 2/26 at Northeastern State 7:30 p.m. 2/28 at Central Oklahoma 3:30 p.m.
Nebraska-Kearney will be in Oklahoma for two as they close out the regular season. MIAA Athlete of the Week Connor Beranek is averaging 19.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Ethan Brozek is averaging 17.7 points and Trey Lansman 11.5 points per contest.
Northeastern State plays final regular season home games
Last Week: 2/18 l. to Pittsburg State 87-73 2/21 l. to Central Oklahoma 63-57
Upcoming: 2/26 vs. Nebraska-Kearney 7:30 p.m. 2/28 vs. Fort Hays State 3:30 p.m.
Northeastern State will be at home as they close out the regular season. The Bearcats are led Demone Harrison who is averaging 12.5 points and Keon Littleton with 10.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.
Northwest Missouri faces #12 Central Missouri
Last Week: 2/18 d. Lindenwood 69-65 2/21 d. Missouri Western 72-54
Upcoming: 2/26 at SW Baptist 7:30 p.m. 2/28 vs. #12 Central Missouri 3:30 p.m.
Northwest Missouri will close out the regular season against #12 Central Missouri. The Bearcats are led by Justin Pitts who is averaging 16.2 points and Conner Crooker with 14.7 points per game this season.
Pittsburg State hits the road
Last Week: 2/18 d. Northeastern St. 87-73 2/21 l. to Missouri Southern 66-63
Upcoming: 2/25 at Emporia St. 7:30 p.m. 2/28 at Washburn 7 p.m.
Pittsburg State will hit the road to face in-state rivals in the final regular season week. The Gorillas are led by Josiah Gustafson with 17.1 points and Devon Branch with 14.3 points per contest.
Southwest Baptist at home, then on the road
Last Week: 2/18 d. Missouri Southern 74-61 2/21 l. to #16 Central Mo. 71-67
Upcoming: 2/26 vs. NW Missouri 7:30 p.m. 2/28 at Missouri Western 3:30 p.m.
Southwest Baptist will close out the regular season with one at home and one on the road. The Bearcats are led by Menas Stephens with 11.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Daymond Cowlah is averaging 10.3 points per contest as well.
Washburn faces off with in-state teams
Last Week: 2/18 l. to Fort Hays St. 87-79 2/21 d. Emporia St. 79-54
Upcoming: 2/28 vs. Pittsburg State 7 p.m.
Washburn will face Pittsburg State in their only action prior to the post-season. The Ichabods are led Kyle Wiggins with 15.0 points and Alex North with 11.1 points and a team best 7.0 rebounds per game.