#2 Central Missouri vs. #3 Missouri Southern
MIAA Men's Basketball Tournament Semifinal
#2 Central Missouri vs. #3 Missouri Southern
Second seeded Central Missouri will face off with #3 Missouri Southern on March 7 at 2:15 p.m. in the second of two semi-finals.
The Mules defeated Central Oklahoma 67-66 to make the semi’s and average 73.6 points while allowing 66.4 points per contest. They are led by Rakeem Dickerson who is averaging 12.2 points and 4.1 assists per game. TJ White is averaging 10.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest.
Missouri Southern defeated Nebraska-Kearney 97-88 to make the semi’s and are 78.1 points while allowing opponents 72.9 points per contest. They are led by Taevaunn Prince who is averaging 16.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Lane Barlow is averaging 11.7 points and 3.4 assists and Cameron Cornelius is averaging 11.4 points per contest.
The winner will advance to play in the MIAA Championship on March 8 at 1 p.m. from Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.