Men's Basketball | 3/16/2014 8:15:03 PM

Kansas City, Mo. – Central Missouri scored 29 points off of turnover as they defeated Missouri Southern 94-84 to advance in the NCAA Division II Central Regional. UCM shot .526 from the field as they earned a spot in the regional championship game in Mankato, Minn.

For the Mules Dillon Deck led the way with 21 points and five rebounds on the afternoon. TJ White was 10 of 11 from the line as he scored 18 points and pulled down five boards while Charles Hammork scored 17 points and added six rebounds. Jordan Epps had 14 points and Daylen Robinson scored 13 points and dished out six assists.

For the Lions Marquis Addison led the way scoring 28 points and pulling down five rebounds. Jordan Talbert had a double-double scoring 16 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. Slim Magee had 10 points and Lane Barlow finished with nine points.

Central Missouri will face either Minnesota State-Mankato or Northwest Missouri in the regional championship game at 7 p.m. on March 16 from Mankato, Minn.