No. 25 UMSL fell to No. 14 Central Missouri, 52-38, in its season opener. The Tritons rallied to within six at halftime but were held scoreless in the third quarter as the Jennies rebuilt their lead. UMSL outrebounded Central Missouri but struggled to score and gave up 13 points off turnovers.

By the Numbers
  • UMSL shot 30% from the field (16-for-54) and 2-for-14 from 3-point range.
  • Central Missouri shot 39% (21-for-54) and scored 13 points off turnovers to UMSL’s 2.
  • The Tritons outrebounded the Jennies, 42-32, and committed 14 turnovers.
  • Mara Rieder and Emerson Weller led UMSL with 8 points each; Hayden Heim led Central Missouri with 13.
Yes, But

UMSL showed resilience, closing the first half with a 14-2 run and ending the game on an 8-2 run. But an 0-for-11 shooting third quarter erased the momentum and proved costly.

What’s Next

The Tritons host Roosevelt on Friday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. for their home opener at the Mark Twain Building.

Bottom Line

UMSL’s rebounding gives it something to build on, but improved shooting and ball security will be essential after a tough start against a ranked opponent.