Final
Emporia State blew a 23-point lead and lost 77-71 at Missouri Southern on Saturday.
The Hornets were outscored 44-17 in the final 12:47. After Tim Niles hit a 3-pointer to give the Hornets a 54-33 lead, they did not score for 6 minutes, 27 seconds.
Niles led the Hornets with 22 points and Robert Moores added 20.
Emporia State falls to 15-9 and 9-8 in the MIAA. For complete coverage of Saturday’s game, check Monday’s Gazette.
Half
Emporia State has made 7-of-15 3-pointers and leads Missouri Southern 39-22 at half.
Tim Niles has three 3-pointers and leads the Hornets with 13 points. Robert Moores has seven points, and Dustin Andrews and Adam Holthaus both added six points in the first half.
Emporia State has shot 55.6 percent from the field and forced 12 turnovers.