by PointGuard » Fri Mar 25, 2016 2:57 am
Game #12, Jan. 2, 2020: Southern Illinois Salukis (7-6, 2-0) at Missouri State Bears (7-4, 2-0)
Southern Illinois came out playing a withering defense and took a 12 point lead in the early portions of the first half. As the half continued we began to figure it out but still trailed 33-27 at the end of the first half. But in the second half we totally dominated the boards (a 34-17 advantage for the entire game) and improved our shooting. Midway through the half, we passed the Salukis and while never getting much of a lead (due to a total of 24 turnovers!), we stayed in control. The Salukis never quit though and the game was in doubt all the way to the buzzer.
Final Score: Missouri State (8-4, 3-0, 1st place tie)—67, Southern Illinois—64.
Leading players for Missouri State: SG Kareem Masiello-20 pts, 1 assist, 6 reb, 1 steal; PG Bart McCain-10 pts, 8 assists, 1 reb, 1 steal; C Joey Jones-10 pts, 1 reb, 4 steals; C Marquis Hollins-8 pts, 1 assist, 6 reb, 3 steals; PF Ricky Lee-8 pts, 5 reb.
Player of the Game: SG Kareem Masiello-20 pts, 1 assist, 6 reb, 1 steal.
Injury Report: PG Brent Gregory twisted his ankle and missed the entire 2nd half, but should be ready for our next game.
Game #13, Jan. 5, 2020: Missouri State Bears (8-4,3-0) at Drake Bulldogs (4-8, 1-2)
We took control early and at the end of the first half we led 37-28. We built a 21 point lead in the 2nd half before coasting to the end. Both teams hit over 50% of their shots.
Final Score: Missouri State (9-4, 4-0, 1st Place)—79, Drake—67.
Leading players for Missouri State: SG Kareem Masiello-22 pts, 2 assists, 5 reb, 2 steals; C Joey Jones-16 pts, 2 assists, 5 reb, 2 steals; C Marquis Hollins-10 pts, 2 assists, 1 reb, 3 steals; PF Kenneth Grandison-10 pts, 1 reb.
Player of the Game: SG Kareem Masiello-20 pts, 1 assist, 6 reb, 1 steal.
Awards: SG Kareem Masiello was named MVC Player of the Week and MVC Freshman Player of the Week.
Game #14, Jan. 9, 2020: Bradley Braves (1-12, 0-4) at Missouri state Bears (9-4, 4-0)
On paper this should have been a walk-over, and in reality it was! We stomped the Braves. At the end of one half of play, we were held a commanding 45-21 lead. Even though we played our bench extensively, we continued to pad our lead right up to the end of the game. We hit 56% of our shots, controlled the boards 27-18, and held a 23-7 turnover advantage.
Final Score: Missouri State (10-4, 5-0, 1st place)—82, Bradley—42.
Leading players for Missouri State: PG Brent Gregory-11 pts, 5 assists, 1 reb; C Marquis Hollins-11 pts, 2 assists, 1 reb, 2 steals, 1 block; SG Kareem Masiello-9 pts, 3 assists, 3 reb, 2 steals; PG Matt Lewis-9 pts, 1 assist; PF Kenneth Grandison-9 pts, 5 reb.
Player of the Game: C Marquis Hollins-11 pts, 2 assists, 1 reb, 2 steals, 1 block.
Game #15, Jan. 12, 2020: Missouri State Bears (10-4, 5-0) at Wichita State Shockers (8-8, 3-2)
Wichita State hasn’t lost at home this season. They’re led by PF Phil Chatman (12.3 ppg). Our defense was porous in the first half and the Shockers took advantage to take a 45-34 lead at the break. We came back in the 2nd half but came up short as turnovers continued to haunt us.
Final Score: Wichita State—75, Missouri State (10-5, 5-1, 1st place tie)—69.
Leading players for Missouri State: SG Kareem Masiello-19 pts, 2 assists, 5 reb; PG Brent Gregory-11 pts, 3 assists, 5 reb; PF Ricky Lee-8 pts, 1 assist, 4 reb, 1 steal, 1 block; C Marquis Hollins-8 pts, 2 assists, 2 steals.
Player of the Game: Wichita State’s C Maurice Miller-14 pts, 2 assists, 10 reb, 2 steals.
Injury Report: PG Brent Gregory sprained his finger and will miss at least 2 games.
Game #16, Jan. 16, 2020: Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (10-5, 5-1) at Missouri State Bears (10-5, 5-1)
One of these teams will drop out the first place tie in the MVC. The Ramblers out-played us in the first half. At one point we were behind by 14 points but we trailed 39-35 at the break. We clamped down defensively in the 2nd half and gradually pulled away.
Final Score; Missouri State (11-5, 6-1, 1st place tie)—77, Loyola-Chicago—63.
Leading players for Missouri State: SG Kareem Masiello-15 pts, 1 assist, 4 reb, 3 steals; SF Quinton Asbury-12 pts, 4 assists, 6 reb, 1 steal, 4 blocks; C Marquis Hollins-12 pts, 2 assists, 7 reb, 2 steals; PF Ricky Lee-8 pts, 1 assist, 2 reb, 1 steal; SF Marcus Jones-8 pts, 5 reb.
Player of the Game: SF Quinton Asbury-12 pts, 4 assists, 6 reb, 1 steal, 4 blocks.
For Loyola-Chicago: PF Davis Harris scored 24 pts.
Notable Game: Drake edged Northern Iowa 101-97 in triple overtime.
Game #17, Jan. 19, 2020: Missouri State Bears (11-5, 6-1) at Illinois State Redbirds (5-11, 2-5)
We controlled the boards (37-25) allowing us to gradually pull away. At the half we led 38-31. The 2nd half was nearly a carbon copy of the first half.
Final Score: Missouri State (12-5, 7-1, 1st place tie)—76, Illinois State—63.
Leading players for Missouri State: PF Kenneth Grandison-15 pts, 1 assist, 6 reb; SF Quinton Asbury-15 pts, 1 assist, 3 reb, 1 block; C Marquis Hollins-11 pts, 3 assists, 4 reb, 1 steal; PF Ricky Lee-8 pts, 6 reb.
Player of the Game: PF Kenneth Grandison-15 pts, 1 assist, 6 reb.
For Illinois State: SG Antoine Hill scored 23 pts.
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