Men's Basketball | 1/29/2013 4:03:15 PM
Kansas City, Mo. -- The calendar will turn to February as week 12 gets underway for the MIAA men's basketball teams.
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Central Missouri enters week 12 on a an eight game winning streak
Last Week: 1/23 d. MWSU 72-60; 1/26 d. NWMSU 60-50
Upcoming: 1/30 at LU 7:30 p.m.; 2/2 at LWU 3 p.m.
Central Missouri is on the league’s longest winning streak having now won eight straight contest. the Mules are led by Dominique Long who is averaging 14.6 points per game. Widgett Washington is averaging 11.4 points and Charles Hammork 10.6 points per contest this season.
Central Oklahoma closes out long road trip
Last Week: 1/27 d. ESU 77-71
Upcoming: 1/30 at FHSU 7:30 p.m.; 2/1 at UNK 7:30 p.m.
Central Oklahoma will close out a three-game road trip as they open week 12. The Bronchos are led by Josh Gibbs who is averaging 16.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Spencer Smith is averaging 12.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per contest on the season.
Hornets hit the road
Last Week: 1/23 d. MSSU 76-62; 1/27 l. to UCO 77-71
Upcoming: 1/30 at UNK 7:30 p.m.; 2/2 at NWMSU 3:30 p.m.
Emporia State will hit the road for two straight as they look to regain their winning ways in week 12. The Hornets are led by Kaleb Wright who is averaging 14.9 points per game. Paul Bunch is averaging 13.5 points and a team leading 8.0 rebounds per game so far this year.
Fort Hays State opens long homestand
Last Week: 1/24 l. to LWU 69-58; 1/26 d. TSU 74-68
Upcoming: 1/30 vs. UCO 7:30 p.m.; 2/2 vs. MSSU 4 p.m.
Fort Hays State will play their longest homestand of the season with four straight at home. The Tigers are led by Dwayne Brunson who is averaging 14.5 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Lance Russle is averaging 13.9 points and Ben Congiusta 13.6 points per game.
Lincoln plays final game of homestand
Last Week: 1/24 l. to #24 WU 76-53; 1/26 l. to MWSU 61-59
Upcoming: 1/30 vs. UCM 7:30 p.m.
Lincoln will close out a homestand before playing four straight on the road. The Blue Tigers are led by Cedric Ridle with 19.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Charles Cole is averaging 14.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per contest.
Lindenwood goes to Baptist before returning home
Last Week: 1/24 d. FHSU 69-58; 1/26 l. to #24 WU 66-63
Upcoming: 1/31 at SBU 7:30 p.m.; 2/2 vs. UCM 3 p.m.
Lindenwood will take a trip to Southwest Baptist before returning home to face UCM. The Lions are led by Alex Bazzell who is averaging 16.9 points and 6.5 assists per game. Richie Thompson is averaging 10.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per game this year.
Missouri Southern takes a trip to Kansas
Last Week: 1/23 l. to ESU 76-62; 1/26 l. to NSU 73-54
Upcoming: 1/31 at #21 WU 7:30 p.m.; 2/2 at FHSU 4 p.m.
Missouri Southern will look to snap their losing skid as they take a trip to Kansas. The Lions are led by Marquis Addison who is averaging 17.8 points per game. Jordan Talbert is averaging 12.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
Missouri Western returns home for next two
Last Week: 1/23 l. to UCM 72-60; 1/26 d. LU 61-59
Upcoming: 1/30 vs. PSU 7:30 p.m.; 2/2 vs. NSU 3:30 p.m.
Missouri Western will return home for the next two games as they look to build on a win. The Griffons are led by Cedric Clinkscales who is averaging 13.6 points per game and Dzenan Mrkaljevic who is averaging 5.8 rebounds per game.
Nebraska-Kearney returns to their home floor
Last Week: 1/24 l. to TSU 80-79; 1/26 l. to SBU 89-88
Upcoming: 1/30 vs. ESU 7:30 p.m.; 2/1 vs. UCO 7:30 p.m.
Nebraska-Kearney returns for two straight on their home floor after three straight on the road. The Lopers are led by Jon Henderson who is averaging 15.0 points per game. Pierre Newton is averaging 13.2 points and Mike Dentlinger is adding 12.8 points per game.
Northeastern State pushes winning streak to four games
Last Week: 1/23 d. PSU 64-62; 1/26 d. MSSU 73-54
Upcoming: 1/31 at NWMSU 7:30 p.m.; 2/2 at MWSU 3:30 p.m.
Northeastern State takes a four game winning streak on the road as they remain in Missouri in week 12. The RiverHawks are led by MIAA Athlete of the Week Jermaine Bransford averaging a double-double with 15.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game.
Northwest Missouri comes home for two
Last Week: 1/22 d. SBU 70-51; 1/26 lt. to UCM 60-50
Upcoming: 1/31 vs. NSU 7:30 p.m.; 2/2 vs. ESU 3:30 p.m.
Northwest Missouri will look to bounce back as they return home for two straight. The Bearcats are led by DeAngelo Hailey with 14.1 points and Dillon Starzl with 13.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Pittsburg State comes to the end of road trip
Last Week: 1/23 l. to NSU 64-62
Upcoming: 1/30 at MWSU 7:30 p.m.; 2/2 at #21 WU 7 p.m.
Pittsburg State will see a three-game road trip come to an end as they begin week 12. The Gorillas are led by Kaleb Porter with 13.9 points and JaVon McGee with 7.4 rebounds per game on the year.
Southwest Baptist plays final two in homestand
Last Week: 1/22 l. to NWMSU 70-51; 1/26 d. UNK 89-88
Upcoming: 1/31 vs. LWU 7:30 p.m.; 2/2 vs. TSU 3:30 p.m.
Southwest Baptist will play the final two of a four-game homestand as they begin week 12. The Bearcats are led by Preston Guiot with 11.7 points and Damion Hooks with 10.9 points per game.
Truman takes show on the road
Last Week: 1/24 d. UNK 80-79; 1/26 l. to FHSU 74-68
Upcoming: 2/2 vs. SBU 3:30 p.m.
Truman will begin a three-game road trip on Saturday at Southwest Baptist. The Bulldogs are led by Mike Carlson with 16.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Tom Norton is averaging 14.0 points per game this season.
#21 Washburn preps for long home stretch
Last Week: 1/24 d. LU 76-53; 1/26 d. LWU 66-63
Upcoming: 1/31 vs. MSSU 7:30 p.m.; 2/2 vs. PSU 7 p.m.
#21 Washburn will take a two game winning streak into a four game home stretch beginning in week 12. The Ichabods are led by Will McNeill with 18.9 points and Bobby Chipman with 7.5 rebounds per game this year.