SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri Baptist University men's basketball opened the 2026-27 season with a 99-87 road victory over Mission University on Saturday evening. Behind a dominant performance from
Merquiche Lewis and a strong second-half offensive showing, the Spartans secured their first win of the season.
Lewis led the way with 27 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks, shooting 10-of-14 from the field.
Tristan Wiggins added 17 points off the bench, while
Jaxon Hardaway contributed 15 points and seven rebounds.
Will Salonies also finished in double figures with 12 points.
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Missouri Baptist (1-0) returns to St. Louis for its home opener against the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy on Thursday, Nov. 12. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. inside the Carl & Deloris Petty SRC.
