Hays, Kan. - The Missouri Southern Lions open the MIAA Post-Season Tournament at the sixth seeded Fort Hays State Tigers Tuesday evening at Gross Memorial Coliseum.
Game Information
Date: Tuesday February 28, 2017
Tip-Off: 7:00 pm
Location: Hays, Kan.
Site: Gross Memorial Coliseum
Series Record: FHSU leads, 28-18
Date: Tuesday February 28, 2017
Tip-Off: 7:00 pm
Location: Hays, Kan.
Site: Gross Memorial Coliseum
Series Record: FHSU leads, 28-18
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: ESPN Joplin/Lions Sports Network
Internet Audio: mssulions.com
Webcast: portal.stretchinternet.com/mssu/
Live Stats: sidearmstats.com/fhsu/wbball
MSSU Radio: ESPN Joplin/Lions Sports Network
Internet Audio: mssulions.com
Webcast: portal.stretchinternet.com/mssu/
Live Stats: sidearmstats.com/fhsu/wbball
The Series
Fort Hays State holds a 28-18 advantage over the Lions in the series history. Southern snapped a five game losing streak to the Tigers this season with a 75-64 win over then 25th ranked FHSU in Joplin on December 1. Fort Hays State holds the advantage in Hays, Kan. over the Lions at 18-4, with the Lions last win in Hays coming on Feb. 19, 2011 (62-53). Missouri Southern holds a 14-8 advantage over the Tigers in Joplin. FHSU has a 2-0 advantage on neutral sites with both meetings coming in the MIAA Post-Season Tournament, 2014 and 2016. The longest winning streak for FHSU is five, (March 6, 2014-March 3, 2016). Southern's longest winning streak is three (Feb. 20, 2010 - Feb. 19, 2011).
The Coaches
Missouri Southern
Ronnie Ressel was named the interim head women's basketball coach on March 22, 2016 after serving three years as an assistant with the women's program. Ressel is entering his 15th season as part of the athletic department at Missouri Southern, serving as an assistant with both the men's and women's programs. A 1992 graduate of Missouri Southern, he returned to his alma mater for the 2002-03 campaign after spending ten years at Rend Lake College in Ina, Ill. During his three years as an assistant for the women, Ressel had helped the team to a 57-27 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.
Fort Hays State
Tony Hobson enters his ninth season as head coach of the Fort Hays State women's basketball program in 2016-17. Hobson is one of the most successful collegiate women's basketball coaches in the nation, entering his 25th year overall with a career record of 570-183 (.757). He ranks in the top 10 in win percentage among active coaches in NCAA Division II with a four-year college win percentage of .759 (368-117). In eight seasons at Fort Hays State, Hobson has a record of 157-77.
Possible Starters
Missouri Southern (12-16)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
11 Jasmine Green G 5-6 Jr. 7.0 2.4 45 20 Katy, Texas
14 Bri Shavers-McNeace F 6-0 Jr. 3.6 2.8 11 7 Chicago, Ill.
15 Chelsey Henry G 5-10 So. 10.4 3.6 37 23 Neosho, Mo.
21 Desirea Buerge F 6-0 So. 12.7 6.3 15 37 Webb City, Mo.
23 Amelia Bramer G 5-10 R-Sr. 4.8 1.8 51 23 Mt. Vernon, Mo.
Fort Hays State holds a 28-18 advantage over the Lions in the series history. Southern snapped a five game losing streak to the Tigers this season with a 75-64 win over then 25th ranked FHSU in Joplin on December 1. Fort Hays State holds the advantage in Hays, Kan. over the Lions at 18-4, with the Lions last win in Hays coming on Feb. 19, 2011 (62-53). Missouri Southern holds a 14-8 advantage over the Tigers in Joplin. FHSU has a 2-0 advantage on neutral sites with both meetings coming in the MIAA Post-Season Tournament, 2014 and 2016. The longest winning streak for FHSU is five, (March 6, 2014-March 3, 2016). Southern's longest winning streak is three (Feb. 20, 2010 - Feb. 19, 2011).
The Coaches
Missouri Southern
Ronnie Ressel was named the interim head women's basketball coach on March 22, 2016 after serving three years as an assistant with the women's program. Ressel is entering his 15th season as part of the athletic department at Missouri Southern, serving as an assistant with both the men's and women's programs. A 1992 graduate of Missouri Southern, he returned to his alma mater for the 2002-03 campaign after spending ten years at Rend Lake College in Ina, Ill. During his three years as an assistant for the women, Ressel had helped the team to a 57-27 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.
Fort Hays State
Tony Hobson enters his ninth season as head coach of the Fort Hays State women's basketball program in 2016-17. Hobson is one of the most successful collegiate women's basketball coaches in the nation, entering his 25th year overall with a career record of 570-183 (.757). He ranks in the top 10 in win percentage among active coaches in NCAA Division II with a four-year college win percentage of .759 (368-117). In eight seasons at Fort Hays State, Hobson has a record of 157-77.
Possible Starters
Missouri Southern (12-16)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
11 Jasmine Green G 5-6 Jr. 7.0 2.4 45 20 Katy, Texas
14 Bri Shavers-McNeace F 6-0 Jr. 3.6 2.8 11 7 Chicago, Ill.
15 Chelsey Henry G 5-10 So. 10.4 3.6 37 23 Neosho, Mo.
21 Desirea Buerge F 6-0 So. 12.7 6.3 15 37 Webb City, Mo.
23 Amelia Bramer G 5-10 R-Sr. 4.8 1.8 51 23 Mt. Vernon, Mo.
Fort Hays State (21-7)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
4 Nikola Kacperska G 5-6 Sr. 9.1 2.7 80 47 Tuszyn, Poland
13 Carly Heim G 5-7 So. 7.9 2.9 41 31 Hoxie, Kan.
23 Kacey Kennett G 6-0 Fr. 8.8 3.9 24 22 Olathe, Kan.
24 Tatyana Legette F 5-10 So. 9.9 7.8 31 31 Topeka, Kan.
32 Jill Faxon G 5-10 Sr. 11.1 5.0 25 38 Beatrice, Neb.
Quick Notes
Dialing Long Distance
The Lions have made a three pointer in 494 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
4 Nikola Kacperska G 5-6 Sr. 9.1 2.7 80 47 Tuszyn, Poland
13 Carly Heim G 5-7 So. 7.9 2.9 41 31 Hoxie, Kan.
23 Kacey Kennett G 6-0 Fr. 8.8 3.9 24 22 Olathe, Kan.
24 Tatyana Legette F 5-10 So. 9.9 7.8 31 31 Topeka, Kan.
32 Jill Faxon G 5-10 Sr. 11.1 5.0 25 38 Beatrice, Neb.
Quick Notes
Dialing Long Distance
The Lions have made a three pointer in 494 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 474 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 474 straight games without allowing 100+ points.
Leading At The Half
The Lions led the game at the half in 13 of 28 games this season and are 10-3 in those games.
The Lions led the game at the half in 13 of 28 games this season and are 10-3 in those games.
Sharp Shooting
Southern is 9-0 when out shooting their opponents this season.
Southern is 9-0 when out shooting their opponents this season.
Glass Cleaners
The Lions, as a team has out rebounded 13 of their 28 opponents this season and are 8-6 in those contests.
The Lions, as a team has out rebounded 13 of their 28 opponents this season and are 8-6 in those contests.
Friendly Confines of LPAC
Southern is 160-65 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center since the 2001-02 season.
Southern is 160-65 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center since the 2001-02 season.
Picking Pockets
When the Lions have more steals than their opponents they are 7-7 this season.
When the Lions have more steals than their opponents they are 7-7 this season.
Supporting cast
Southern's bench has outscored their opponents 16 times this season and the Lions are 9-7 in those contests.
Southern's bench has outscored their opponents 16 times this season and the Lions are 9-7 in those contests.
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