ST. LOUIS — Missouri Baptist University men's basketball wraps up its home slate this week with three games, beginning with a road matchup against Harris-Stowe State University on Tuesday, followed by home contests against Crowley's Ridge College on Thursday and Williams Baptist University on Saturday for Senior Day.
Recent Matchups
The Spartans (10-13, 7-6 AMC) most recently defeated the Hornets 79-69 at home on Jan. 14, fell to the Pioneers 82-81 on the road on Jan. 9, and secured a 94-77 victory against the Eagles on Jan. 11.
Game Details
Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Opponent: Harris-Stowe State University
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Harris-Stowe State University
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Thursday, Feb. 13.
Opponent: Crowley's Ridge College
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Carl and Deloris Petty SRC
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Saturday, Feb. 15. – Senior Day
Opponent: Williams Baptist University
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Carl and Deloris Petty SRC
Tickets: PURCHASE
Live Stream: WATCH
Senior Recognition: Prior to tipoff
By the Numbers
MBU is coming off an 89-68 home win over the University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy. The Spartans have won two of their last three games and aim to reach .500 this week.
In AMC play, MBU sits at 7-6, placing fifth in the standings. The Hornets are eighth, the Pioneers fourth, and the Eagles ninth. The Spartans hold a 5-4 home record and are 5-6 on the road.
The Spartans average 80.5 points per game while shooting 43.8% from the field. They hit 9.1 three-pointers per game at a 34.6% clip and convert 74.2% of their free throws. As a team, they also average 36.4 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 6.1 steals, and 3.9 blocks per contest.
Players to Watch
Four Spartans are averaging double figures this season:
- Evan Palmquist (Jr., G) – Team leader with 15.7 points per game, adding 5.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.1 steals.
- Breven McMullen (Sr., G) – Averaging 14.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.
- Thai Elder (Sr., G) – Contributing 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per contest.
- Austin Lewis (Sr., F) – Posting 11.2 points per game while shooting 54.1% from the field and 42.7% from three. Also averaging 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks.
- Courtland Soll (Sr., G) – Coming off a near triple-double performance against UHSP, scoring 17 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out eight assists. Averaging 8.6 points per game.
Scouting the Opponents
Harris-Stowe State University (6-16, 3-11 AMC)
The Hornets have lost four straight, most recently falling 78-55 to No. 20 Central Baptist College. They are 4-7 at home and average 75.0 points per game, shooting 40.3% from the field, 31.9% from three, and 78.1% from the free-throw line.
Crowley's Ridge College (15-9, 9-5 AMC)
The Pioneers have won two straight, defeating Mission University and WBU last week. They are 4-6 on the road and average 75.5 points per game, shooting 45.0% from the field, 29.7% from beyond the arc, and 71.6% from the free-throw line.
Williams Baptist University (4-16, 1-13 AMC)
The Eagles have lost 10 straight games, with their last victory coming on Dec. 14 against UHSP— their lone conference win. They are 2-9 on the road and average 71.7 points per game, shooting 42.8% from the field, 35.4% from three, and 63.0% from the free-throw line.
