ST. LOUIS — Missouri Baptist University men's basketball hits the road for its final two games of the regular season this week, facing No. 9 William Woods University on Thursday and Columbia College on Saturday.
Recent Matchups
The Spartans (12-14, 9-7 AMC) most recently fell to then-No. 22 William Woods, 82-60, at home on Jan. 16, and lost to Columbia, 87-69, on Jan. 18.
Game Details
Thursday, Feb. 20
Opponent: No. 9 William Woods
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Anderson Arena
Live Stats: https://wwuowls.com/sidearmstats/mbball
Live Stream: https://team1sports.com/wwuowls/
Saturday, Feb. 22
Opponent: Columbia College
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Southwell Complex
Live Stats: https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=558383
Live Stream: https://columbiacougars.com/sports/2022/8/11/columbia-cougars-live-stream.aspx
By the Numbers
MBU is coming off a 2-1 week, picking up back-to-back victories over Crowley's Ridge College and Williams Baptist University on Thursday and Saturday. Earlier in the week, the Spartans dropped a road contest to Harris-Stowe State University on Tuesday.
In AMC play, MBU sits at 9-7, placing fourth in the standings. William Woods is second, while Columbia ranks third. The Spartans hold a 5-7 record on the road and are 7-4 at home.
When facing ranked opponents this season, MBU is 0-4 and looking to snap its winless streak.
The Spartans average 80.3 points per game while shooting 44.1% from the field. They hit 9.3 three-pointers per game at a 35.3% clip and convert 74% of their free throws. As a team, they also average 36.2 rebounds, 14.7 assists, 6.2 steals, and 3.8 blocks per contest.
Players to Watch
Four Spartans are averaging double figures this season:
- Evan Palmquist (Jr., G) – Team leader with 15.5 points per game, adding 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 steals.
- Breven McMullen (Sr., G) – Averaging 14.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.
- Thai Elder (Sr., G) – Contributing 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per contest.
- Austin Lewis (Sr., F) – Posting 11 points per game while shooting 53.3% from the field and 40% from three. Also averaging 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks.
Hot Contributor:
- Courtland Soll (Sr., G) – Most recently scored 14 points against Crowley's Ridge on Thursday and 21 points against Williams Baptist on Saturday. Soll is shooting 43.4% from the field and averaging 3.9 rebounds, 9.2 points, and 2.2 assists per game.
Scouting the Opponents
No. 9 William Woods (23-2, 15-1 AMC)
The Owls are on a roll, winning 18 consecutive games and climbing into the top 10 nationally. They are 12-1 at home and average 83.6 points per game, shooting 48.8% from the field, 35.6% from three, and 74.8% from the free-throw line.
WWU has four players averaging double figures, led by Francis Okwuosah, who is scoring 14.2 points per game while shooting 50.6% from the field.
Columbia College (20-6, 13-3 AMC)
The Cougars have won two straight, defeating Harris-Stowe State and the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy last week. They are 12-4 at home and average 86.8 points per game, shooting 49.2% from the field, 37.6% from beyond the arc, and 73.4% from the free-throw line.
Collin Parker leads CC in scoring this season, averaging 23.1 points per game while shooting 54% from the field and 44.4% from three. He also averages 9.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.5 blocks per contest.
