The Missouri Southern men's basketball team will open up the new year with a road trip as the Lions will take on Nebraska-Kearney this Saturday. Tip off from the Health and Sports Center is slated for 7:30 pm.
Game Information
Teams: Missouri Southern (8-4, 5-1 MIAA) at Nebraska-Kearney (5-5, 2-3 MIAA)
Date: Saturday, January 2, 2016
Tip-Off: 7:30 pm
Location: Kearney, Neb.
Site: Health and Sports Center (5,600)
Series Record: UNK leads 19-12
Coaches:Jeff Boschee (28-15 overall/at MSSU). Kevin Lofton (161-130/overall/at UNK)
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio:FM 99.7 KBTN - Mike McClure - Play-by-play
Internet Audio:www.mssulions.com
Live Video:www.mssulions.com
Live Stats: www.mssulions.com
Lions on Facebook: Facebook.com/mososports
Lions on Twitter:@mososports; @mssumensbball
The Series
Nebraska-Kearney leads the all-time series 19-12 between the two schools, but the Lions have won three out of the last four, including two wins in the MIAA Tournament in each of the last two seasons. Southern is 8-7 at home, 2-12 on the road and 2-0 in neutral site games.The Lions have won three of the last four, but UNK had won six in a row previously, with all but one being played when the Lions were still a member of the NAIA. Southern defeated UNK 87-79 in the MIAA Tournament last season.
Taevaunn Amongst The Nation's Best
Taevaunn Prince leads the country in free throws attempted and made, while ranking second in defensive rebounds per game. He ranks fourth in total rebounds and fifth in total points, while ranking ninth and tenth in rebounds and points per game. He also ranks 11th in double-doubles, whiel ranking 14th in total field goals, 32nd in total minutes, and 43rd in field goal percentage.
NCAA Individual Stat Leaders
Taevaunn Prince isn't the only Lion that is amongst the National Leaders. Austin Wright ranks 48th in minutes per game, 25th in total minutes and 50th in total three pointers made.
NCAA Team Stat Leaders
The Lions rank ninth in free throws made and 13th in free throws attempted. The team ranks 39th in three point shooting and 55th in free throw percentage.
MIAA Individual Leaders:
Prince leads the MIAA in defensive rebounds per game, double-doubles, free throws attempted and made rebounds per game, total field goals made and total rebounds. He ranks third in field goal percentage, second in points per game, and second in total minutes. Wright leads the league in total minutes, while ranking third in three point attempts, fourth in minutes per game, and total three pointers per game.
MIAA Team Stat Leaders
The Lions lead the MIAA in total three pointers made, as well as attempted and steals. Southern ranks second in steals per game, three point defense and total three pointers made per game, while ranking third in defensive rebounds and fourth in three point attempts, three pointers per game and three point field goal percentage.
Record Breakers
Senior shooting guard Austin Wright set two records for the Lions last year, including the single-season three point record (79) and the single game three-point record (9). He also owns the single-season three point percentage mark (.493) and is also the current career-leader in that category (.454).
Record Breakers II
Wright is climbing the charts in career three pointers made at MSSU. He moved into the top five last year and currently sits in third at 209 career treys, after passing Keith Allen. He needs 5 to pass Jason Adams for 2nd place and 16 to break Skyler Bowlin's record of 224.
Three Point Streak
The Lions failed to make a three-pointer at Arkansas Tech in their match-up in 2012-13. It was the first time in 403 games that Southern had failed to hit a three pointer, dating back to Jan. 20, 1999 against Missouri S&T. The Lions have had a three in 95-straight games since Arkansas Tech in 2012-13.
Taevaunn's On Fire
Taevaunn Prince is averaging 24.6 and 10.9 rebounds this season. He has led the Lions in rebounding every game but one, and in points in ten of 12.
Mr. 200
Austin Wright had seven three pointers against Central Oklahoma to give him 201 in his career. He currently has 209 and is 16 away from breaking the all-time record at MSSU.
Blocks By The 100
Greg Renfroe picked up his 100th career block this past week against Northeastern State. He currently has 106 and is nine away from tying Keane Thomann for fourth all-time in MSSU history. Renfroe had 62 blocks as a junior, second all-time in a single-season at MSSU.
20-Point Man
Taevaunn Prince has scored 20 points or more in every game but one this season.
Rebound This
Taevaunn Prince has set his career-high in rebounds in two separate games this year, tying the mark of 17 in two of the four games.
Season-Ending Injury
Southern swing man LJ Ross will sit out the 2015-16 season after pre-season knee surgery revealed more damage than thought.
Huge Fan Support
Missouri Southern ranks 11th nationally in average attendance with 1,689 fans per game coming to the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. The Lions rank 5th in total attendance with 13,266 fans this season. Southern ranks fourth in the MIAA in average attendance.
Go Get Em' Charlie Brown
Sophomore Charlie Brown had a career-high 27 points in a win over St. Cloud State to start the season.
Lions In The D2 Basketball Writers Regional Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program is ranked 4th in the Division II Media Week Six Central Region Poll. Central Missouri is eighth, while Northwest Missouri is ninth.
Up Next
Southern will head to Fort Hays State on Monday night for a battle with the Tigers. Tip off from Gross Memorial Coliseum is slated for 7:30 pm.
Game Information
Teams: Missouri Southern (8-4, 5-1 MIAA) at Nebraska-Kearney (5-5, 2-3 MIAA)
Date: Saturday, January 2, 2016
Tip-Off: 7:30 pm
Location: Kearney, Neb.
Site: Health and Sports Center (5,600)
Series Record: UNK leads 19-12
Coaches:Jeff Boschee (28-15 overall/at MSSU). Kevin Lofton (161-130/overall/at UNK)
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio:FM 99.7 KBTN - Mike McClure - Play-by-play
Internet Audio:www.mssulions.com
Live Video:www.mssulions.com
Live Stats: www.mssulions.com
Lions on Facebook: Facebook.com/mososports
Lions on Twitter:@mososports; @mssumensbball
The Series
Nebraska-Kearney leads the all-time series 19-12 between the two schools, but the Lions have won three out of the last four, including two wins in the MIAA Tournament in each of the last two seasons. Southern is 8-7 at home, 2-12 on the road and 2-0 in neutral site games.The Lions have won three of the last four, but UNK had won six in a row previously, with all but one being played when the Lions were still a member of the NAIA. Southern defeated UNK 87-79 in the MIAA Tournament last season.
Taevaunn Amongst The Nation's Best
Taevaunn Prince leads the country in free throws attempted and made, while ranking second in defensive rebounds per game. He ranks fourth in total rebounds and fifth in total points, while ranking ninth and tenth in rebounds and points per game. He also ranks 11th in double-doubles, whiel ranking 14th in total field goals, 32nd in total minutes, and 43rd in field goal percentage.
NCAA Individual Stat Leaders
Taevaunn Prince isn't the only Lion that is amongst the National Leaders. Austin Wright ranks 48th in minutes per game, 25th in total minutes and 50th in total three pointers made.
NCAA Team Stat Leaders
The Lions rank ninth in free throws made and 13th in free throws attempted. The team ranks 39th in three point shooting and 55th in free throw percentage.
MIAA Individual Leaders:
Prince leads the MIAA in defensive rebounds per game, double-doubles, free throws attempted and made rebounds per game, total field goals made and total rebounds. He ranks third in field goal percentage, second in points per game, and second in total minutes. Wright leads the league in total minutes, while ranking third in three point attempts, fourth in minutes per game, and total three pointers per game.
MIAA Team Stat Leaders
The Lions lead the MIAA in total three pointers made, as well as attempted and steals. Southern ranks second in steals per game, three point defense and total three pointers made per game, while ranking third in defensive rebounds and fourth in three point attempts, three pointers per game and three point field goal percentage.
Record Breakers
Senior shooting guard Austin Wright set two records for the Lions last year, including the single-season three point record (79) and the single game three-point record (9). He also owns the single-season three point percentage mark (.493) and is also the current career-leader in that category (.454).
Record Breakers II
Wright is climbing the charts in career three pointers made at MSSU. He moved into the top five last year and currently sits in third at 209 career treys, after passing Keith Allen. He needs 5 to pass Jason Adams for 2nd place and 16 to break Skyler Bowlin's record of 224.
Three Point Streak
The Lions failed to make a three-pointer at Arkansas Tech in their match-up in 2012-13. It was the first time in 403 games that Southern had failed to hit a three pointer, dating back to Jan. 20, 1999 against Missouri S&T. The Lions have had a three in 95-straight games since Arkansas Tech in 2012-13.
Taevaunn's On Fire
Taevaunn Prince is averaging 24.6 and 10.9 rebounds this season. He has led the Lions in rebounding every game but one, and in points in ten of 12.
Mr. 200
Austin Wright had seven three pointers against Central Oklahoma to give him 201 in his career. He currently has 209 and is 16 away from breaking the all-time record at MSSU.
Blocks By The 100
Greg Renfroe picked up his 100th career block this past week against Northeastern State. He currently has 106 and is nine away from tying Keane Thomann for fourth all-time in MSSU history. Renfroe had 62 blocks as a junior, second all-time in a single-season at MSSU.
20-Point Man
Taevaunn Prince has scored 20 points or more in every game but one this season.
Rebound This
Taevaunn Prince has set his career-high in rebounds in two separate games this year, tying the mark of 17 in two of the four games.
Season-Ending Injury
Southern swing man LJ Ross will sit out the 2015-16 season after pre-season knee surgery revealed more damage than thought.
Huge Fan Support
Missouri Southern ranks 11th nationally in average attendance with 1,689 fans per game coming to the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. The Lions rank 5th in total attendance with 13,266 fans this season. Southern ranks fourth in the MIAA in average attendance.
Go Get Em' Charlie Brown
Sophomore Charlie Brown had a career-high 27 points in a win over St. Cloud State to start the season.
Lions In The D2 Basketball Writers Regional Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program is ranked 4th in the Division II Media Week Six Central Region Poll. Central Missouri is eighth, while Northwest Missouri is ninth.
Up Next
Southern will head to Fort Hays State on Monday night for a battle with the Tigers. Tip off from Gross Memorial Coliseum is slated for 7:30 pm.
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