In a matchup between NCAA regionally ranked teams, Missouri Southern State defeated Nebraska-Kearney, 86-75, with the Lions relying on strong three-point shooting and offensive performance from key players.

By the Numbers
  • MSSU hit 8 of 13 three-pointers in the first half.
  • MSSU's Kryslyn Jones led with 23 points, while UNK's Meg Burns scored 18 with six three-pointers.
State of Play
  • MSSU took the lead early with a strong shooting performance, while UNK attempted a comeback but fell short.
  • UNK's defense struggled to contain MSSU's three-point shooting, allowing them to build a significant lead.
  • Technical fouls on the UNK bench hindered their comeback attempt in the fourth quarter.
What's Next

UNK will face Pittsburg State in their next game, aiming to bounce back from their loss to MSSU and secure a victory against the Gorillas.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort, UNK's rally fell short against Missouri Southern State due to difficulties in defending the three-point line and overcoming a substantial early deficit.