Friday, November 20, 2020

MSSU men, 1-0, to play at Newman University


(From MSSU Lions Athletic News)

The 21st ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team will head to Wichita tomorrow to take on Newman University. Tip off from Fugate Gymnasium is set for 3:30 pm.

Game Information

Teams: #21 Missouri Southern (1-0, 1-0 MIAA) at Newman (0-0, 0-0 MIAA)
Date: November 21, 2020
Tip-Off: 3:30 pm
Location: Wichita, Kan.
Site: Fugate Gymnasium
Series Record: Southern leads 2-1
Coaches: Jeff Boschee (125-61 overall/at MSSU - 7th year). R.J. Allen (43-42 overall/at Newman - 4th








Media Coverage

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

The Series

The Lions lead the series between the two teams 2-1. The two teams played a home-and home series in 2007-08 with Newman taking the first game in an overtime win in Wichita, 86-84, while the Lions won in 2008 with an 87-64 victory inside the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

National Ranking

The Lions are ranked No. 21 in the NABC preseason poll this week. In the history of the NABC Poll, the Lions have been ranked 79 times, including 23-consecutive weeks at one time. The team has been No. 1 once (in the 2011 season).

Up Next


The Lions will head to Central Missouri for a 7:30 pm matchup next Tuesday, November 24 against the Mules.

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