The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball team welcomes their second straight nationally ranked opponent into The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center on Saturday afternoon as they host 11th ranked Pittsburg State at 1 p.m. on Robert Corn Court.
Game Information
Date: Saturday February 4, 2017
Tip-Off: 1:00 pm
Location: Joplin, Mo.
Site: The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center/Corn Court
Series Record: PSU leads, 46-41
Media Coverage
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 88th meeting between the rivals, the second most played series in Southern history. Pitt State holds a 46-41 advantage, with the Gorillas winning two of the last three. Pitt State holds a 26-17 advantage inside John Lance Arena, while Southern leads 23-19 in Joplin and the series is tied 1-1 on neutral courts. In the last four meetings Pittsburg State holds a 3-1 advantage with the lone Southern win coming on Feb. 21, 2015 a 72-68 overtime win in Pittsburg. Southern's longest winning streak was eight games from December 12, 1974 thru February 24, 1978. Pitt State's longest winning streak was at 10 from January 28, 1998 thru February 13, 2002.
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.
(11) Pittsburg State
Lane Lord was hired as head women's basketball coach at Pittsburg State University in 2006. Lord brings a fast-paced, fan-friendly style of basketball to Pittsburg and with his proven track record of success, the future of Pitt State women's basketball is bright. He has a 183-89 (.673) record in his time with the Gorillas.
Possible Starters
Missouri Southern (11-10, 6-6 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
11 Jasmine Green G 5-6 Jr. 7.3 2.4 36 13 Katy, Texas
15 Chelsey Henry G 5-10 So. 10.5 3.8 29 20 Neosho, Mo.
21 Desirea Buerge F 6-0 So. 11.6 6.0 13 27 Webb City, Mo.
24 Deb Holcomb G 5-7 Sr. 16.4 3.2 46 27 Dallas, Texas
31 Jenson Maydew F 5-11 Jr. 8.4 6.0 24 9 Pratt, Kan.
(11) Pittsburg State (18-3, 10-2 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
10 Paige Lungwitz G 5-10 Sr. 8.4 4.5 58 18 Wichita, Kan.
11 Shelby Lopez G/F 6-0 So. 9.7 2.5 13 14 Wichita, Kan.
12 Hadyn Herlocker G 5-7 Sr. 8.1 4.9 120 42 Girard, Kan.
15 Mikaela Burgess G 5-7 Jr. 17.6 3.1 48 30 Webb City, Mo.
32 Madison Northcutt F 5-11 So. 11.4 8.4 20 20 Wichita, Kan.
Quick Notes
Dialing Long Distance
The Lions have made a three pointer in 487 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
10 Paige Lungwitz G 5-10 Sr. 8.4 4.5 58 18 Wichita, Kan.
11 Shelby Lopez G/F 6-0 So. 9.7 2.5 13 14 Wichita, Kan.
12 Hadyn Herlocker G 5-7 Sr. 8.1 4.9 120 42 Girard, Kan.
15 Mikaela Burgess G 5-7 Jr. 17.6 3.1 48 30 Webb City, Mo.
32 Madison Northcutt F 5-11 So. 11.4 8.4 20 20 Wichita, Kan.
Quick Notes
Dialing Long Distance
The Lions have made a three pointer in 487 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 467 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 467 straight games without allowing 100+ points.
Leading At The Half
The Lions led the game at the half in 11 of 21 games this season and are 9-2 in those games.
The Lions led the game at the half in 11 of 21 games this season and are 9-2 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 10 of their 20 opponents this season and are 8-2 in those contests.
The Lions, as a team has out rebounded 10 of their 20 opponents this season and are 8-2 in those contests.
Friendly Confines of LPAC
Southern is 159-62 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center since the 2001-02 season.
Southern is 159-62 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center since the 2001-02 season.
Picking Pockets
When the Lions have more steals than their opponents they are 6-5 this season.
When the Lions have more steals than their opponents they are 6-5 this season.
Supporting cast
Southern's bench has outscored their opponents 12 times this season and the Lions are 9-3 in those contests.
NCAA D2/MIAA Stat Rankings
The Lions are ranked 21st in all of NCAA D2 and first in the MIAA in free throw attempts (464) and 13th in D2 and lead the MIAA in free throws made (347). Southern is ranked 34th nationally and 4th in the MIAA in scoring offense with 73.8 ppg. The Lions are 31st in D2 and 4th in the MIAA in 3-point percentage (.361). Senior Deb Holcomb leads the MIAA and is 42nd in D2 in field goals made (129)
Southern's bench has outscored their opponents 12 times this season and the Lions are 9-3 in those contests.
NCAA D2/MIAA Stat Rankings
The Lions are ranked 21st in all of NCAA D2 and first in the MIAA in free throw attempts (464) and 13th in D2 and lead the MIAA in free throws made (347). Southern is ranked 34th nationally and 4th in the MIAA in scoring offense with 73.8 ppg. The Lions are 31st in D2 and 4th in the MIAA in 3-point percentage (.361). Senior Deb Holcomb leads the MIAA and is 42nd in D2 in field goals made (129)
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