Joplin, Mo. - The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball team closes out their 2016-17 regular season by hosting the 21st ranked Central Missouri Jennies Thursday evening on Robert Corn Court inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
Game Information
Date: Thursday February 23, 2017
Tip-Off: 5:30 pm
Location: Joplin, Mo.
Site: The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center/Corn Court
Series Record: UCM leads, 38-23
Date: Thursday February 23, 2017
Tip-Off: 5:30 pm
Location: Joplin, Mo.
Site: The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center/Corn Court
Series Record: UCM leads, 38-23
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: ESPN Joplin/Lions Sports Network
Internet Audio: mssulions.com
Webcast: portal.stretchinternet.com/mssu/
Live Stats: sidearmstats.com/mssu/wbball
MSSU Radio: ESPN Joplin/Lions Sports Network
Internet Audio: mssulions.com
Webcast: portal.stretchinternet.com/mssu/
Live Stats: sidearmstats.com/mssu/wbball
The Series
This is the 62nd meeting between the Lions and the Jennies and UCM leads the series 38-23. UCM won the first meeting this season, 74-47 in Warrensburg. Southern swept the season series last year winning 62-59 in Joplin and 76-73 in overtime in Warrensburg, UCM's longest winning streak in the series was six from Jan. 26, 2011 through Feb. 8, 2014. The Jennies have won eight out of the last 10 against the Lions. Southern's longest winning streak of five wins started on Feb. 26, 1992 and went through Jan. 18, 1995. UCM holds a 21-8 advantage in Warrensburg over the Lions. When in Joplin the Lions lead 15-14, and the Jennies have a 3-1 advantage at the MIAA Tournament in Kansas City.
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.
(21) Central Missouri
Dave Slifer enters his 13th season at the helm of the Jennies in the 2016-17 season. With a 227-129 record, Slifer is just two wins away from becoming the all-time winningest coach in program history. Slifer earned his 600th career win in the final game of the 2014-15 season and is 51st all-time in the NCAA with a 611-228 career record. Among active head coaches, Slifer is the seventh winningest active head coach in Division II and 30th across all three divisions. His .728 winning percentage is 16th among all active NCAA Coaches.
Possible Starters
Missouri Southern (12-15, 7-11 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
11 Jasmine Green G 5-6 Jr. 7.2 2.4 41 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. 10.2 3.7 36 23 Neosho, Mo.
21 Desirea Buerge F 6-0 So. 12.6 6.2 15 35 Webb City, Mo.
23 Amelia Bramer G 5-10 R-Sr. 4.7 1.7 49 23 Mt. Vernon, Mo.
This is the 62nd meeting between the Lions and the Jennies and UCM leads the series 38-23. UCM won the first meeting this season, 74-47 in Warrensburg. Southern swept the season series last year winning 62-59 in Joplin and 76-73 in overtime in Warrensburg, UCM's longest winning streak in the series was six from Jan. 26, 2011 through Feb. 8, 2014. The Jennies have won eight out of the last 10 against the Lions. Southern's longest winning streak of five wins started on Feb. 26, 1992 and went through Jan. 18, 1995. UCM holds a 21-8 advantage in Warrensburg over the Lions. When in Joplin the Lions lead 15-14, and the Jennies have a 3-1 advantage at the MIAA Tournament in Kansas City.
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.
(21) Central Missouri
Dave Slifer enters his 13th season at the helm of the Jennies in the 2016-17 season. With a 227-129 record, Slifer is just two wins away from becoming the all-time winningest coach in program history. Slifer earned his 600th career win in the final game of the 2014-15 season and is 51st all-time in the NCAA with a 611-228 career record. Among active head coaches, Slifer is the seventh winningest active head coach in Division II and 30th across all three divisions. His .728 winning percentage is 16th among all active NCAA Coaches.
Possible Starters
Missouri Southern (12-15, 7-11 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
11 Jasmine Green G 5-6 Jr. 7.2 2.4 41 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. 10.2 3.7 36 23 Neosho, Mo.
21 Desirea Buerge F 6-0 So. 12.6 6.2 15 35 Webb City, Mo.
23 Amelia Bramer G 5-10 R-Sr. 4.7 1.7 49 23 Mt. Vernon, Mo.
(21) Central Missouri (20-5, 13-4 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
00 Paige Redmond G 5-8 So. 16.1 3.0 96 32 Springdale, Ark.
2 Sydney Crockett G/F 5-11 So. 8.2 2.2 10 12 Fayetteville, Ark.
3 Kayonna Lee F 6-0 Jr. 8.2 8.8 35 31 Eau Claire, Wisc.
13 Kelsey Williams G 5-6 R-Jr. 6.3 2.6 65 17 Eminence, Mo.
20 Megan Skaggs G/F 6-0 Fr. 9.5 3.5 28 28 Park Hills, Mo.
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
00 Paige Redmond G 5-8 So. 16.1 3.0 96 32 Springdale, Ark.
2 Sydney Crockett G/F 5-11 So. 8.2 2.2 10 12 Fayetteville, Ark.
3 Kayonna Lee F 6-0 Jr. 8.2 8.8 35 31 Eau Claire, Wisc.
13 Kelsey Williams G 5-6 R-Jr. 6.3 2.6 65 17 Eminence, Mo.
20 Megan Skaggs G/F 6-0 Fr. 9.5 3.5 28 28 Park Hills, Mo.
Quick Notes
Dialing Long Distance
The Lions have made a three pointer in 493 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.
Dialing Long Distance
The Lions have made a three pointer in 493 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 473 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 473 straight games without allowing 100+ points.
Leading At The Half
The Lions led the game at the half in 13 of 27 games this season and are 10-3 in those games.
The Lions led the game at the half in 13 of 27 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 27 opponents this season and are 8-6 in those contests.
The Lions, as a team has out rebounded 13 of their 27 opponents this season and are 8-6 in those contests.
Friendly Confines of LPAC
Southern is 160-64 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center since the 2001-02 season.
Southern is 160-64 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 15 times this season and the Lions are 9-6 in those contests.
Southern's bench has outscored their opponents 15 times this season and the Lions are 9-6 in those contests.
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