The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball team looks to bounce back after Thursday night's loss as they travel to the ninth ranked Emporia State Lady Hornets for a 3 p.m. Sunday matchup.
Game Information
Date: Sunday January 22, 2017
Tip-Off: 3:00 pm
Location: Emporia, Kan.
Site: William L. White Auditorium
Series Record: ESU leads, 53-24
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: ESPN Joplin/Lions Sports Network
Internet Audio: mssulions.com
Webcast: portal.stretchinternet.com/mssu/
Live Stats: sidearmstats.com/emporia/wbball
Date: Sunday January 22, 2017
Tip-Off: 3:00 pm
Location: Emporia, Kan.
Site: William L. White Auditorium
Series Record: ESU leads, 53-24
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: ESPN Joplin/Lions Sports Network
Internet Audio: mssulions.com
Webcast: portal.stretchinternet.com/mssu/
Live Stats: sidearmstats.com/emporia/wbball
The Series
Emporia State holds a 53-24 advantage over the Lions in the series between the two schools. However, the Lady Hornets are 19-17 in Joplin and are 10-6 on Robert Corn Court inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. The Lions snapped a six game losing streak to Emporia State last season winning 71-58 in Joplin on December 16. The longest winning streak for the Lady Hornets came back at the beginning of the series as they rattled off 10 straight wins from Jan. 22, 1977 thru Jan. 17, 1981. The Lions longest winning streak came in the early to mid 90s as they strung together eight wins between Jan. 11, 1992 and Feb. 24, 1996. Joplin has been a dangerous place for ESU when they are ranked. The Lady Hornets are 5-5 in Joplin since 2001 when they are ranked in the Top 25, after losing at Southern in December of 2015. The Lady Hornets were ranked third in the WBCA/USA Today Coaches' Poll entering that contest.
The Coaches
Missouri Southern
Ronnie Ressel is in his 15th year on the staff at Missouri Southern and his first year at the helm of the women's program. During his three years as an assistant for the women, Ressel had helped the team to a 58-30 record and a 38-22 mark in the MIAA. In 2015-16 the team saw two players earn All-MIAA status as Sharese Jones was a first-team selection, while Deb Holcomb was a third-team pick.
Emporia State
Jory Collins completed his sixth season as the head coach at Emporia State and has continued the excellent tradition of Lady Hornet basketball. He is the first Lady Hornet coach to have six 20 win seasons in his first six years as head coach. In those six seasons he has led Emporia State to four MIAA Tournament Championships, six conference title games, five NCAA Tournaments and five trips to the NCAA Sweet 16 including a berth in the 2015 NCAA Division II Final Four. He is 153-42 as a head coach.
Possible Starters
Missouri Southern (10-8, 5-4 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
11 Jasmine Green G 5-6 Jr. 7.5 2.3 32 13 Katy, Texas
15 Chelsey Henry G 5-10 So. 10.3 4.0 24 15 Neosho, Mo.
21 Desirea Buerge F 6-0 So. 11.9 6.2 11 21 Webb City, Mo.
24 Deb Holcomb G 5-7 Sr. 17.2 3.2 36 25 Dallas, Texas
31 Jenson Maydew F 5-11 Jr. 8.3 5.8 23 8 Pratt, Kan.
Emporia State holds a 53-24 advantage over the Lions in the series between the two schools. However, the Lady Hornets are 19-17 in Joplin and are 10-6 on Robert Corn Court inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. The Lions snapped a six game losing streak to Emporia State last season winning 71-58 in Joplin on December 16. The longest winning streak for the Lady Hornets came back at the beginning of the series as they rattled off 10 straight wins from Jan. 22, 1977 thru Jan. 17, 1981. The Lions longest winning streak came in the early to mid 90s as they strung together eight wins between Jan. 11, 1992 and Feb. 24, 1996. Joplin has been a dangerous place for ESU when they are ranked. The Lady Hornets are 5-5 in Joplin since 2001 when they are ranked in the Top 25, after losing at Southern in December of 2015. The Lady Hornets were ranked third in the WBCA/USA Today Coaches' Poll entering that contest.
The Coaches
Missouri Southern
Ronnie Ressel is in his 15th year on the staff at Missouri Southern and his first year at the helm of the women's program. During his three years as an assistant for the women, Ressel had helped the team to a 58-30 record and a 38-22 mark in the MIAA. In 2015-16 the team saw two players earn All-MIAA status as Sharese Jones was a first-team selection, while Deb Holcomb was a third-team pick.
Emporia State
Jory Collins completed his sixth season as the head coach at Emporia State and has continued the excellent tradition of Lady Hornet basketball. He is the first Lady Hornet coach to have six 20 win seasons in his first six years as head coach. In those six seasons he has led Emporia State to four MIAA Tournament Championships, six conference title games, five NCAA Tournaments and five trips to the NCAA Sweet 16 including a berth in the 2015 NCAA Division II Final Four. He is 153-42 as a head coach.
Possible Starters
Missouri Southern (10-8, 5-4 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
11 Jasmine Green G 5-6 Jr. 7.5 2.3 32 13 Katy, Texas
15 Chelsey Henry G 5-10 So. 10.3 4.0 24 15 Neosho, Mo.
21 Desirea Buerge F 6-0 So. 11.9 6.2 11 21 Webb City, Mo.
24 Deb Holcomb G 5-7 Sr. 17.2 3.2 36 25 Dallas, Texas
31 Jenson Maydew F 5-11 Jr. 8.3 5.8 23 8 Pratt, Kan.
(9) Emporia State (14-2, 5-2 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
2 Kelly Moten G 5-9 R-Sr. 17.8 4.5 72 37 Gary, Ind.
20 Tiana Moala F/C 6-3 So. 6.3 5.9 7 4 Paola, Kan.
14 Megan Holloway G 5-9 Sr. 5.9 2.5 36 9 Salina, Kan.
24 Addie Lackey G 5-9 Jr. 12.8 2.3 50 13 Hillsboro, Kan.
33 Kyrstie Miller G/F 5-10 Jr. 11.7 6.5 27 40 Holton, Kan.
Quick Notes
Dialing Long Distance
The Lions have made a three pointer in 484 consecutive games. The last time Southern did not make a shot from downtown was in a 68-53 loss to Southern Arkansas on Nov. 20, 1999.
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
2 Kelly Moten G 5-9 R-Sr. 17.8 4.5 72 37 Gary, Ind.
20 Tiana Moala F/C 6-3 So. 6.3 5.9 7 4 Paola, Kan.
14 Megan Holloway G 5-9 Sr. 5.9 2.5 36 9 Salina, Kan.
24 Addie Lackey G 5-9 Jr. 12.8 2.3 50 13 Hillsboro, Kan.
33 Kyrstie Miller G/F 5-10 Jr. 11.7 6.5 27 40 Holton, Kan.
Quick Notes
Dialing Long Distance
The Lions have made a three pointer in 484 consecutive games. The last time Southern did not make a shot from downtown was in a 68-53 loss to Southern Arkansas on Nov. 20, 1999.
Defensive Effort
The Lions have not allowed 100 points to an opponent since Emporia State defeated Southern 102-60 on Feb. 12, 2000. That is 464 straight games without allowing 100+ points.
The Lions have not allowed 100 points to an opponent since Emporia State defeated Southern 102-60 on Feb. 12, 2000. That is 464 straight games without allowing 100+ points.
Leading At The Half
The Lions led the game at the half in 9 of 18 games this season and are 8-1 in those games.
The Lions led the game at the half in 9 of 18 games this season and are 8-1 in those games.
Sharp Shooting
Southern is 8-0 when out shooting their opponents this season.
Southern is 8-0 when out shooting their opponents this season.
Glass Cleaners
The Lions, as a team has out rebounded 9 of their 18 opponents this season and are 7-2 in those contests.
The Lions, as a team has out rebounded 9 of their 18 opponents this season and are 7-2 in those contests.
Friendly Confines of LPAC
Southern is 158-61 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center since the 2001-02 season.
Southern is 158-61 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center since the 2001-02 season.
Picking Pockets
When the Lions have more steals than their opponents they are 5-4 this season.
When the Lions have more steals than their opponents they are 5-4 this season.
Supporting cast
Southern's bench has outscored their opponents 10 times this season and the Lions are 8-2 in those contests.
Southern's bench has outscored their opponents 10 times this season and the Lions are 8-2 in those contests.
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