Saturday, November 16, 2019

MSSU men to entertain University of St. Mary in home opener Sunday

(From MSSU Lions Athletic News)

The Missouri Southern men's basketball team play its home opener tomorrow as the No. 10 ranked Lions play host to the University of Saint Mary at 3 pm from Robert Corn Court inside the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. .

Game Information

Teams: No. 10 Missouri Southern (2-0) vs. Saint Mary (4-0)
Date: November 17, 2019
Tip-Off: 3 PM
Location: Joplin, Mo.
Site: Robert Corn Court/Leggett & Platt Athletic Center
Series Record: Northwest leads 33-25
Coaches: Jeff Boschee (101-53 overall/at MSSU - 5th year). Tony Brown (95-62 - 6th year)

Media Coverage


MSSU Radio: Mike McClure - Play by play - Fox Sports Joplin - 101.3, 107.9 FM, AM 1340, 1560, KXMS 88.7 FM
Internet Audio: http://www.mssulions.com
Live Video: http://themiaanetwork.com/
Live Stats: http://www.mssulions.com/sidearmstats/mbball
Lions on Facebook: Facebook.com/mososports
Lions on Twitter: @mososports; @mssumensbball








The Series

There has been only one other game in the series between the two schools as the Lions took the lone game 93-83 in the 2014-15 season.

The Century Mark

Jeff Boshcee won his 100th career game at Missouri Southern against Washburn in the NCAA Tournament in 2019. He became the quickest to 100 wins in MSSU history. The previous mark was Frank Davis who reached 100 wins in 161 games. Boschee did it in 152 games.

Up Next

The Lions will go on the road next week as Southern plays at Truman State on November 21 and Upper Iowa on November 23.

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