The Missouri Southern men's basketball team will continue MIAA play this Saturday as the Lions play host to Northeastern State. Tip off from Robert CornCourt inside the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center is slated for 3 pm.
Game Information
Teams: Missouri Southern (4-3, 1-0 MIAA) vs. Northeastern State (1-4, 0-1 MIAA)
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2015
Tip-Off: 3 pm
Location: Joplin, Mo.
Site: Corn Court/Leggett & Platt Athletic Center (3,240)
Series Record: Southern leads series 5-4
Coaches: Jeff Boschee (23-14 overall/at MSSU). Jason Tinsley (8-24 at Northeastern State/overall)
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: FM 99.7 KBTN - Mike McClure - Play-by-play
Internet Audio: www.mssulions.com
Live Video: www.mssulions.com
Live Stats: www.mssulions.com
Lions on Facebook: Facebook.com/mososports
Lions on Twitter: @mososports; @mssumensbball
The Series
Southern has won six out of the last nine meetings between the two schools and hold an overall record of 19-16 against the RiverHawks. The Lions' 77-69 overtime win at home in 2006 stopped a three game losing streak to the RiverHawks. Southern had won just three times in Tahlequah, but the Lions picked up a win at Jack Dobbins Fieldhouse in 2012 and in 2014. The Lions are 14-3 at home, 3-12 on the road and 2-0 in a neutral site against the RiverHawks.
Taevaunn Amongst The Nation's Best
Taevaunn Prince ranks third nationally in defensive rebounds per game, while ranking fourth in total rebounds, rebounds per game and free throws attempted. He ranks fifth in free throws made, while ranking 14th in double-doubles, 23rd in points per game, and 42nd in total field goals.
NCAA Individual Stat Leaders
Taevaunn Prince isn't the only Lion that is amongst the National Leaders. Austin Wrightranks 51st in three point field goals attempted, while also ranking 55th in minutes played.
NCAA Team Stat Leaders
The Lions rank 45th nationally in free throws made, while ranking 51st in free throws attempted. They rank 52nd in three point percentage and 64th in defensive rebounds per game.
MIAA Individual Leaders:
Prince leads the MIAA in double-double's, free throw attempts, free throws made, and total rebounds. He ranks second in total field goals, points and rebounds per game, as well as defensive rebounds per game. Austin Wrightleads the league in total minutes, while ranking second in minutes per game and fourth in three point attempts.
MIAA Team Stat Leaders
The Lions lead the MIAA in free throws made, while ranking second in free throw attempts, three point defense and total rebounds. The team ranks third in three point shooting, fourth in total three pointers made and fifth in defensive rebounds and three point attempts.
Record Breakers
Senior shooting guard Austin Wright set two records for the Lions last year, including the single-season three point record (79) and the single game three-point record (9). He also owns the single-season three point percentage mark (.493) and is also the current career-leader in that category (.456).
Record Breakers II
Wright is climbing the charts in career three pointers made at MSSU. He moved into the top five last year and currently sits in third at 199 career treys, after passing Keith Allen this past weekend. He needs 26 to break Skyler Bowlin's record of 224.
Approaching 200
Austin Wright had seven three pointers against Central Oklahoma to give him 199 in his career. He is just one from 200 and 26 from breaking the all-time record at MSSU.
Three Point Streak
The Lions failed to make a three-pointer at Arkansas Tech in their match-up in 2012-13. It was the first time in 403 games that Southern had failed to hit a three pointer, dating back to Jan. 20, 1999 against Missouri S&T. The Lions have had a three in 90-straight games since Arkansas Tech in 2012-13.
Taevaunn's On Fire
Taevaunn Prince is averaging 22.7 and 11.7 rebounds this season. He has led the Lions in rebounding every game but one, and in points in five of seven.
20-Point Man
Taevaunn Prince has scored 20 points or more in every game but one this season.
MIAA Player Of The Week
Taevaunn Prince was named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week last week. He averaged 26.5 points and 13 rebounds last week, helping the Lions to a 2-0 week.
Rebound This
Taevaunn Prince has set his career-high in rebounds in two separate games this year, tying the mark of 17 in two of the four games.
Season-Ending Injury
Southern swing man LJ Ross will sit out the 2015-16 season after pre-season knee surgery revealed more damage than thought.
Go Get Em' Charlie Brown
Sophomore Charlie Brown had a career-high 27 points in a win over St. Cloud State to start the season.
First Time Firsts
The Lions had a trio of firsts in a loss at Rockhurst last week. The team, for the first time this season, trailed at halftime, while also not managing to shoot more and make more free throws than their opponents.
Lions In The D2 Basketball Writers Regional Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program is ranked 10th in the US Basketball Writers Association week two Central Region Poll. Central Missouri is ranked second, while Fort Hays is fourth and Pittsburg State is seventh.
Up Next
Southern will finish its three-game home stand on December 9 when the Lions play host to Northwest Missouri. Tipoff from Robert Corn Court inside the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center is slated for 7:30 pm
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