Washburn Women’s Basketball Faces Missouri Southern in Final Road Contest of Regular Season
Washburn women's basketball plays its final road contest of the 2023-24 regular season on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. against Missouri Southern. Washburn currently holds the 10th and final spot in the MIAA Championship Tournament and would make the tournament under specific circumstances. The team's leading scorer, Aubree Dewey, is 53 points away from reaching 1,000 in her career.
By the Numbers- Washburn is shooting 40.2% from the floor and 30.9% from deep
- They are pulling down 39.7 rpg while holding opponents to 35.9 rpg
- Central Missouri defeated Washburn 69-56 on February 24, shooting 39.6% from the field and 66.7% from the free throw line
- Washburn's historical record is 994-492-1 (.669) and they have made 17 NCAA Tournament appearances
- Washburn holds the 10th and final spot in the MIAA Championship Tournament
- Aubree Dewey is 53 points away from reaching 1,000 in her career
- Missouri Southern is averaging 73.6 points on 44.0% shooting and 36.1% from deep
- Missouri Southern leads the series 53-36 against Washburn
Washburn will hold their final regular season game on Saturday, March 2 against Emporia State, and the MIAA Championship Tournament begins on March 6.
Bottom LineWashburn women's basketball faces a crucial match against Missouri Southern as they strive to secure their spot in the MIAA Championship Tournament, with Aubree Dewey nearing a career milestone.
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