Northwest Missouri State University men's basketball coach Ben McCollum has announced the addition of three student-athletes during the fall 2019 signing period.&nbsp;McCollum has signed small forward Daniel&nbsp;Abreu&nbsp;(Willard, Missouri, shooting guard Byron Alexander (Kansas City, Missouri) and shooting guard Spencer&nbsp;Schomers&nbsp;(Omaha, Nebraska).&nbsp;"We are thrilled that Daniel, Byron &amp; Spencer will be joining our program," McCollum said. "On top of being high quality basketball players, all three come from great families and will be great additions to the Bearcat family." Abreu, a 6'6" small forward, will join the Bearcats after completing his senior season with Jeremy&nbsp;Dresslaer&nbsp;and the Willard Tigers.&nbsp;Abreu&nbsp;led Willard High School to 17-10 record and a berth into the district final as a junior while averaging&nbsp;27.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists&nbsp;on 55% shooting from the field and 45% shooting from three-point range.&nbsp;Abreu&nbsp;was tabbed as the Central Ozark Conference Player of the Year while also being selected to the&nbsp;MBCA&nbsp;Class 5 All-State Team.&nbsp;"Daniel's ability to shoot, drive and post up make him very tough to guard," McCollum said. "On top of his versatility, what stuck out the most to us about Daniel during the recruiting process was his relentless motor on the court and high-energy personality off the court." Alexander, a 6'4" shooting guard, will join the Bearcats after completing his senior season with Chris Neff and the Staley Falcons. As a junior, Alexander averaged 17.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.8 steals. In the summer, Alexander competed with the MoKan Select AAU Program out of Kansas City.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Byron is a fantastic athlete and will have a chance to be an elite defender in our league. Coach&nbsp;Neff's&nbsp;players always have great energy and Byron is no different," McCollum said. "Offensively, he is very good off the bounce and is a great finisher around the rim."&nbsp;Schomers, a 6'5" shooting guard, will join the Bearcats after completing his senior season with Josh&nbsp;Luedtke&nbsp;and Creighton Prep. As a junior,&nbsp;Schomers&nbsp;averaged 7.7 points while knocking down 43 three-pointers for the Junior Jays en route to a 22-5 record and Nebraska Class A State Tournament appearance.&nbsp;"Spencer comes from one of the best high school programs in the Midwest and really understands how to play the game," McCollum said. "His ability to shoot the ball at a high level combined with his length and athleticism make him a great fit in our program."&nbsp;Northwest Missouri State Men's Basketball SigneesName&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ht.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hometown/High SchoolDaniel&nbsp;Abreu&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6'6"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SF&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Willard, Missouri/WillardByron Alexander&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6'4"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SG&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas City, Missouri/StaleySpencer Schomers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6'5"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SG&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Omaha, Nebraska/Creighton Prep --- Northwest Athletics ---

Bearcat men's basketball signs three for the 2020-2021 season

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Men's Basketball signed 7-foot-3 Baltimore, Md., native, Jordan Wilmore to its 2020 recruiting class, head coach Cuonzo Martin announced Wednesday. Wilmore, who played at Whitehaven High School in Memphis, Tenn., inked a National Letter of Intent to play his collegiate career at Mizzou. The colossal center helped steer Whitehaven to a 25-8 record and a 2019 District championship under coach Faragi Phillips, who is now an assistant at Vanderbilt. Wilmore’s senior campaign was highlighted by a 28-point outburst on 12-of-14 shooting vs. Oakhaven. "Jordan has great length and a good feel for the game,” Martin said. “He is disruptive defensively protecting the rim and excellent on the glass, and will be a solid back-to-the-basket big for us. Jordan is a high-character guy, whose passion to be great at this level fits our program well.” After graduating high school with Shelby County Schools Honors and an Above Exemplary Diploma, Wilmore opted to spend a year developing his game at Atlanta’s Skills Factory Prep School. “I chose Mizzou because of how real and genuine Coach Martin and his staff are,” Wilmore said. “They did not try to sugarcoat anything, and they were honest with me about my development and where I need to be to become a great basketball player. They’ve welcomed me home, and I feel like I’ve arrived home at Mizzou.” Wilmore averaged more than eight points and three blocks and grabbed nearly 10 rebounds per game at Whitehaven. En route to the District 16 AAA championship, his squad defeated Memphis East and the nation’s top 2019 prospect, James Wiseman, in the title game.&nbsp; Wilmore is the son of Brenda Wilmore, and he has two brothers, Troy Wilmore and Kendale Thomas. Wilmore loves volunteering and enjoys being with his family in his spare time. He’s most notably been involved with the Feed the Homeless initiative, and the Foster Care Program, along with his mother. After his playing career, Jordan hopes to run a business feeding and helping the homeless, and one that helps the foster care system establish improved screening programs to aid children find good, forever homes. --- MU Athletics ---

Mizzou men’s basketball Signs 7-foot-3 center Jordan Wilmore

Northwest Missouri State University head women's basketball coach Austin Meyer has announced the addition of three student-athletes during the fall 2019 signing period.&nbsp;Meyer has added Jillian Fleming (Liberty, Missouri, Molly&nbsp;Hartnett&nbsp;(Overland Park, Kansas) and&nbsp;Caely&nbsp;Kesten&nbsp;(Lawrence, Kansas) to compete for the Bearcats beginning in the 2020-21 season.&nbsp;"We could not be more excited about this group of future Bearcats," Meyer said. "All three are talented individuals that have all won at a high level and have competed against some of the best players in the country. They are all terrific human beings with great personalities and we look forward to watching them grow in our program."&nbsp;Fleming is a 5'11" forward from Liberty, Missouri. Fleming is a four-year varsity&nbsp;letterwinner&nbsp;at Liberty High School for head coach and former Bearcat men's basketball player Joe Price. Fleming averaged 10 points and 7.3 rebounds as a junior. Fleming earned first-team all-district and second-team all-conference honors in 2018-19. Fleming and her prep team placed third in the state in 2017-18. Fleming played AAU for the Liberty Pumas under coach Kelly Mason. She is the daughter of Steve and Jennifer Fleming.&nbsp;Hartnett&nbsp;is a 5'9" guard from Overland Park, Kansas. She earned Class 5A second-team all-state honors as a junior at St. Thomas Aquinas High School for head coach Rick&nbsp;Hetzel. Hartnett notched honorable mention all-state accolades as a sophomore.&nbsp;Hartnett&nbsp;has helped lead her prep team to three state championships in 2017, 2018 and 2019. She was also an all-state volleyball selection.&nbsp;Hartnett&nbsp;played AAU with the Next Level Eclipse under coach Jon Lewis, competing in the Blue Star League against some of the nation's best.&nbsp;Hartnett&nbsp;is an honor roll student. She is the daughter of Brian and Kasey&nbsp;Hartnett.&nbsp;Caely Kesten is a 5'8" guard from Lawrence, Kansas. Kesten is a three-time all-state performer at Lawrence Free State High School for head coach Nick Wood. Kesten holds her school record for points in a game (36) and assists in a game (12). She is a member of National Honor Society and is an honor roll student. She served as team captain of her prep squad. Kesten played AAU with the Missouri Phenom for coach Greg Logsdon, where she competed on the EYBL circuit against the top players in the country. She is the daughter of Chris and Emily Kesten.&nbsp;Northwest Missouri State Women's Basketball SigneesJillian Fleming 5'11"&nbsp;&nbsp;F&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liberty, Missouri/LibertyMolly&nbsp;Hartnett&nbsp;5'9"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;G&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overland Park, Kansas/St. Thomas AquinasCaely Kesten&nbsp;&nbsp;5'8"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;G&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lawrence, Kansas/Lawrence Free State

Northwest Missouri State women's basketball signs three for next season

COLUMBIA, Mo.&nbsp;– Mizzou Women's Basketball head coach Robin Pingeton announced the signing of two elite prospects Wednesday, as Jayla Kelly and Sara-Rose Smith each signed national letters of intent and will continue their athletic and academic careers at the University of Missouri. Kelly is rated as a four-star recruit by ESPNW, while Smith boasts Australian national team experience. "We couldn’t be more excited to have Jayla and Sara-Rose joining our family,” said Pingeton. “They are not only talented players, but are high character individuals who we know will be a great addition to our program. We know the future is bright for both of them, and we are so grateful that they chose to come be a part of what we’re building at Mizzou." Kelly, a 6-3 center from Chesterfield, Mo., is the No. 79 overall recruit in the Class of 2020 by ESPNW, and the No. 2 player in Missouri. As a junior at Parkway Central High School, Kelly led her team to a 24-7 record and a third-place finish while averaging 12.4 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game. A top-10 ranked post player nationally, Kelly played for Missouri Phenom in the Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL, and chose Mizzou over SLU, Purdue, Northwestern, TCU and Missouri State. “Mizzou gives me a sense of home,” said Kelly. “I feel that within this culture, I can pursue excellence on and off the court. I’m more than excited to sign with the Tigers.” Smith, a 6-1 guard from Australia, will make the trip overseas to join fellow Aussie Shannon Dufficy on the court next season. Smith joins Mizzou after an impressive prep career, as she was a member of the Australian’s selection camp roster for the FIBA U19 World Cup and captured bronze at the 2018 Youth Olympics playing for Australian’s 3-on-3 national team. Smith also played for a Victoria Metro team that won a gold medal at the 2018 U18 Australian Junior Championships, averaging 9.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, as well as two seasons for Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence in the NBL1 league, averaging 6.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in the elite conference. “I am so excited to be given the opportunity to begin the next chapter of my academic and basketball career at Mizzou,” said Smith. “Coach Pingeton, the coaching staff and the team at Mizzou made me feel at home from the moment I stepped on campus, and the energy and buzz around the team was something I cannot wait to be a part of. I am super proud to be able to call myself a Tiger.” &nbsp;--- MU Athletics ---

Missouri women's basketball adds two highly ranked 2020 recruits

Northwest Missouri State University head women's soccer coach Marc Gordon has announced the addition of eight recruits for the 2020 Bearcat squad.&nbsp;Sophia&nbsp;Cissell&nbsp;is a 5'9" midfielder/forward from Liberty, Missouri.&nbsp;Cissell&nbsp;earned first-team all-state honors as a sophomore and as a junior at St.&nbsp;Piux&nbsp;X High School for head coach Todd Ashby.&nbsp;Cissell&nbsp;was named the region's Offensive Player of the Year as a junior. Entering her senior year,&nbsp;Cissell&nbsp;has scored more than 100 goals. She played in the state tournament's final four as a freshman and as a sophomore.&nbsp;Cissell&nbsp;has earned first-team all-conference, all-district and all-region honors. Cissell played club soccer for Kansas City Scott Gallagher (KCSG) for coach Jeff Davis.&nbsp;Ashton Dain is a 5'8" defender from Olathe, Kansas. She competed at Olathe Northwest High School. She played club soccer for KCSG Copa 01 for coach Jason Bryson.&nbsp;Dain&nbsp;also took part in cross country, track and field, National Honor Society, Link Crew and Student-Athlete Leadership (SAIL). She played club soccer for Midwest Prime Academy. She is interested in majoring in sports broadcasting at Northwest.&nbsp;Sydney Mueller is a 5'5" defender from&nbsp;Gretna, Nebraska. She tallied first-team all-conference honors as a freshman, sophomore and junior. She earned honorable mention all-state status as a sophomore and junior. Mueller served as team captain in 2018 and 2019. She posted two goals and seven assists in the 2019 season for head coach Digger Hawkins. Mueller played club soccer for Midwest Prime Academy.&nbsp;Hannah Stirling is a 5'8" mid-fielder from Olathe, Kansas. She was the leading goal scorer at Olathe North High School in 2019 for head coach Craig&nbsp;Gerfen. Stirling earned second-team all-conference accolades in 2019. She posted honorable mention all-conference honors in both 2017 and 2018. She captured the&nbsp;KASHAA&nbsp;Citizenship Award in 2016. She competed in club soccer for&nbsp;KCSG&nbsp;Copa&nbsp;01 for head coach Jason Bryson. In club play, her squad was ranked No. 45 in the nation in 2018 and won the U18 state championship in 2018. Stirling is interested in majoring in marine biology at Northwest.&nbsp;Maddie Taylor is a 5'4" defender from Kearney, Missouri. Taylor earned second-team all-state honors as a senior at Kearney High School for head coach Amanda Hopkins. She also tallied first-team all-district and first-team all-conference accolades in 2018 and 2019. Taylor was a three-year starter as a defender and served as team captain in 2019. Taylor helped lead Kearney to third-place finishes in the state in 2018 and 2019. She also played club soccer for KCSG Academy 01 Navy for coach Jeff Davis.&nbsp;Ashley Williams is a 5'7" goalkeeper from Riverside, California. Williams competed at Woodcrest Christian High School for head coach Gianna Loza. She earned first-team all-league honors as a junior after making 96 saves and 0.694 goals against average. She served as team captain as a junior. She was a four-time Maxpreps player of the game selection. She notched first-team all-conference accolades in track &amp; field as she competed in the 100m, 200m and 400m. She qualified for the 2019 CIF finals in the 400m. She played club soccer from Arsenal FC ECNL for coach Anthony Glenn.&nbsp;Grace Wineinger is a 5'6" defender from Kansas City, Missouri. She competed at Park Hill High School for head coach Makenzie Gillaspie. She also played club soccer for KC Athletics 01/02 ECNL for coach Robert Palmer.&nbsp;Erica Ziska is a 5'8" defender from Omaha, Nebraska. Ziska played at Harry A. Burke High School for head coach Brian Anderson. Ziska started as a freshman in high school. She is a three-time honorable mention all-state selection (2015, 2016, 2017). She also competed in club soccer for SOFC Elite for coaches Aleks Berzins and Jen Gillespie.&nbsp;&nbsp;Name&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ht.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hometown/High School&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ClubSophia Cissell&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5'9"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MF/F&nbsp;&nbsp;Liberty, Missouri/St. Piux X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KCSGAshton Dain&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5'8"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Olathe, Kansas/Olathe Northwest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KCSG Copa 01Sydney Mueller&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5'5"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gretna, Nebraska/Gretna&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Midwest Prime AcademyHannah Stirling&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5'8"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MF&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Olathe, Kansas/Olathe North&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KCSG Copa 01Maddie Taylor&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5'4"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kearney, Missouri/Kearney&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KCSG Academy 01 NavyAshley Williams&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5'7"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;GK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Riverside, California/Woodcrest Christian&nbsp;Arsenal FC ECNLGrace Wineinger&nbsp;&nbsp;5'6"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas City, Missouri/Park Hill&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KC Athletics 01/02Erica Ziska&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5'8"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Omaha, Nebraska/Harry A. Burke&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OFC Elite 02 --- Northwest Athletics ---

Northwest soccer adds eight during fall recruiting period

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573615137915.jpeg">ST. JOSEPH - The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors unanimously approved the addition of women's lacrosse as the 17th NCAA Division II varsity sport at the University during a telephone poll Tuesday morning. The team will become active in the 2020-21 academic year and begin competition in the spring of 2021. Missouri Western will become the fourth NCAA Division II member in the state of Missouri to add the sport and the first from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. Missouri Western will be the only public DII member in the state of Missouri sponsoring women's lacrosse. "What an incredible opportunity to be the first MIAA institution to sponsor women's lacrosse and be at the forefront of leading the rapid growth of the sport in this region," MWSU vice president of intercollegiate athletics Dr. Josh Looney said. "Between the recently-renovated Spratt Stadium and the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex, our state-of-the-art infrastructure will allow lacrosse student-athletes to experience championship success on and off the field at Missouri Western. We are excited to grow our student-athlete population beyond 400 students with this high-achieving group of athletes and lead an important University initiative that will continue to move MWSU forward." Looney added a national search for the program's head coach will begin immediately with anticipation of having the coach in place before the end of the winter. "As we look to showcase Missouri Western State University to even more student-athletes who are interested in an exceptional education in a family-like environment with top-notch athletics facilities, we are excited to add women's lacrosse as our 17th intercollegiate sport," MWSU president Matt Wilson said. "This new addition to our athletics lineup puts us on the front-edge of the NCAA's fastest growing sport in this area of the country. It enables us to attract quality students to Missouri Western, growing revenue while adding even more vibrancy and enthusiasm to our campus." Women's lacrosse is the fastest growing NCAA sport, with a 58.3% increase in sport sponsorship over the past 10 years. It is also the fastest growing DII sport with a 129.7% increase in the last 10 years. Currently, 109 NCAA DII members sponsor women's lacrosse. --- MWSU Athletics ---

Missouri Western to add women's lacrosse beginning in 2020-2021

CINCINNATI -- Naji Marshall hit a 3-pointer that tied it in regulation and made a pair of free throws in overtime Tuesday night as No. 21 Xavier overcame poor outside shooting and rallied to a 63-58 victory over Missouri. The Musketeers (3-0) let a 15-point lead slip away because they couldn't hit an outside shot, going only 3 of 21 from beyond the arc. Marshall's 3-pointer -- Xavier's only one in the second half -- tied it 51-all with 27.1 seconds left. Marshall finished with 17 points and eight rebounds. Missouri (2-1) missed a 3 at the end of regulation and never led in overtime, losing to a ranked team for the seventh time in a row. Dru Smith led the Tigers with 22 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Paul Scruggs hit a pair of baskets in overtime as Xavier built a seven-point lead and held on. Quentin Goodin made three free throws in the final 20 seconds to close it out. Missouri had a setback in the opening minutes. Top scorer Jeremiah Tilmon picked up two fouls in the first 2:56 and spent the rest of the half on the bench. He finished with six points. Xavier led by as many as 15 in a ragged first half. Missouri went eight minutes between field goals and had 13 turnovers, but Xavier couldn't take full advantage because of its woeful outside shooting. Goodin's steal and dunk capped an 11-2 spurt that gave Xavier its biggest lead, 27-12. Tilmon had a layup and Smith scored twice off drives to the basket during a 14-point run that gave Missouri a 38-34 lead, its first since the opening minutes. Xavier went more than seven minutes without scoring while the Tigers rallied. BIG PICTURE Missouri: The Tigers haven't beaten a Top 20 team since a victory over No. 18 UCLA on Dec. 7, 2013. They haven't won on the road against a Top 20 team since their 89-88 win over No. 3 Baylor on Jan. 21, 2012. Xavier: The Musketeers have struggled to hit 3s -- an issue last season as well. They're only 13 of 63 on 3-pointers this season. UP NEXT Missouri hosts Wofford on Monday and Morehead State two days later as part of the 2019 Hall of Fame Classic. Xavier hosts Missouri State on Friday, completing a four-game homestand to open the season. --- Associated Press ---

Mizzou's upset bid comes up short in OT at No. 21 Xavier 63-58

Northwest Missouri State University junior Ryan Hawkins has been named the&nbsp;MIAA's&nbsp;men's basketball athlete of the week. Hawkins (Atlantic, Iowa) was named the MVP of the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic and he set the Northwest single-game scoring record with 44 points. In four games, Hawkins averaged 27.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.3 steals, while shooting 56.3 percent from the field and 53.6 from three-point range. Hawkins poured in a Northwest single-game record 44 points against No. 9-ranked Southern Nazarene. Hawkins was 15-of-22 from the field, including 8-of-11 from three-point range in leading the Bearcats to a 100-88 victory over the Crimson Storm. Hawkins was also Northwest's top scorer vs. No. 22&nbsp;Daemen&nbsp;with 24 points and vs. MSU Moorhead with 27 points. He posted his first double-double of the season with 16 points and 13 rebounds in a 60-52 triumph over&nbsp;Minnesota-Crookston. Hawkins made 36-of-64 field goals and was 15-of-28 from three-point range in the four wins. Hawkins was nearly automatic at the free throw line as he sank 24-of-26 (92.3 percent) of his foul shots over the four-game stretch. The No. 1-ranked Bearcats (4-0 overall) will take on the University of Saint Mary at 6 p.m. Thursday in Bearcat Arena.

Bearcats' Hawkins named MIAA men's basketball Player of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Keandre Cook registered 19 points and nine rebounds as Missouri State romped past Cleveland State 73-53 on Tuesday night. Tulio Da Silva had 13 points and seven rebounds for Missouri State (2-1). Lamont West added 10 points. Kabir Mohammed had 11 rebounds for the hosts. Tyrese Potoma had 10 points for the Vikings (1-2). Daylen Williams added 10 points and seven rebounds. Tre Gomillion had seven rebounds. Hugo Ferreira, the Vikings' leading scorer heading into the contest at 10.0 points per game, shot only 20 percent for the game (1 of 5). Franklyn Penn Jr., who was second on the Vikings in scoring heading into the contest with 9 points per game, shot only 13 percent for the game (1 of 8). Missouri State plays Xavier on the road on Friday. Cleveland State faces South Carolina on the road on Friday. --- Associated Press ---

Missouri State takes down Cleveland State 73-53

The Midland Empire Conference announced its All-Conference selections on Tuesday. FIRST TEAMSerena Sundell – MaryvilleVictoria White – St. Pius XAlyia Stillman – BentonAvery McVicker – CameronKenna O’Riley – Bishop LeBlondMacey Damgar – SavannahRylee Benight – SavannahMacy Loe – MaryvilleTarrin Deayon – LafayetteJuliann Smith – Bishop LeBlondGrace Brockman – St. Pius XLauren Adams - LafayetteAmanda Ewing – St. Pius X HONORABLE MENTIONCiah Rucker – LafayetteKianna Herrera – BentonMorgan Stoecklein – MaryvilleMica Dunscombe – CameronEmma Dudeck – SavannahNina Passantino – St. Pius XKamrin Mauzey – BentonMaya Snyder- ChillicotheGwen Worsham – BentonNatalie Garr – CameronReagan Thompson – Bishop LeBlondKelsey Scott – MaryvilleJosie Callow – SavannahNina Mange – St. Pius XMakayla Vance – ChillicotheGabby Vigliaturo – Bishop LeBlondRiley Wilcoxson – SavannahAdara Chilcoat – Lafayette

MEC announces All-Conference volleyball selections

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals and free-agent pitcher Adam Wainwright have agreed to a contract for next season, raising the likelihood that the veteran finishes his career with the only major league team he has played for. Terms of the deal Tuesday were not disclosed. Wainwright, 38, was drafted by the Braves in 2000 and traded to the Cardinals three years later. He made his major league debut in 2005 and has been a stalwart for St. Louis over the past 14 seasons, going 162-95 with a 3.39 ERA, 1,776 strikeouts and three All-Star Game appearances. He played last season on a $2 million deal and proved he was still effective, going 14-10 with a 4.19 ERA and 153 strikeouts. He helped the Cardinals reach the National League Championship Series, posting a 1.62 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 16⅔ innings over three postseason appearances. He ranked sixth in the NL in wins and ninth in walks allowed (64). Only two players, Jesse Haines and Bob Gibson, have played more seasons for the Cardinals. --- Associated Press ---

Cardinals, Adam Wainwright agree to one-year deal

Northwest moved back up to No. 6 in the third NCAA Division II Super Region rankings released on Monday. Northwest (9-1 overall) is one of three&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;teams in the Super Region Three rankings. Central Missouri (10-0) is the top&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;team at No. 2. Northwest is No. 6 and Missouri Western (7-3) is at No. 10. Ferris State (10-0) is No. 1 in the regional ranking. The Bearcats will play Central Missouri at home on Saturday. SUPER REGION ONE1.&nbsp;Kutztown&nbsp;10-02. Slippery Rock 10-03. Notre Dame (Ohio) 9-14. Indiana (Pa.) 9-15. Shepherd 8-26. West Virginia State 7-27. West Chester 8-28. Tiffin 8-19. Urbana 7-310. Ohio Dominican 6-2 SUPER REGION TWO1.&nbsp;Valdosta&nbsp;State 9-02.&nbsp;Lenoir-Rhyne&nbsp;10-03. Bowie State 10-04. Wingate 9-15. Carson-Newman 7-26. West Florida 6-27. Virginia State 8-18. Delta State 6-39. Albany State 7-310. Fayetteville State 8-2 SUPER REGION THREE1. Ferris State 10-02. Central Missouri 10-03. Ouachita Baptist 10-04. Harding 9-15. Indianapolis 8-16. Northwest Missouri State 9-17. Henderson State 9-18. Grand Valley State 8-29.&nbsp;Lindenwood&nbsp;7-310. Missouri Western 7-3 SUPER REGION FOUR1.&nbsp;Tarleton&nbsp;State 8-02. Minnesota State 10-03. Colorado School of Mines 10-04. Colorado State-Pueblo 9-15. Augustana (S.D.) 8-26. Texas A&amp;M-Commerce - 7-27. Angelo State 8-28. Sioux Falls 7-39. Winona State 7-310. Dixie State 7-3 --- Northwest Athletics ---

Northwest moves up to No. 6 in Regional rankings; Griffons drop to 10th

The Northwest Missouri State University football team swept all three of this week's&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;football player of the week awards presented by&nbsp;Mammouth&nbsp;Turf. Senior Spencer Phillips (Tabor, Iowa) earned the defensive player honor, while junior Parker Sampson (Kansas City, Missouri) captured the special teams player award and sophomore Braden Wright (Elkhorn, Nebraska) notched the offensive player nod. Phillips secured four tackles, 2.5&nbsp;TFLs, a quarterback sack and a safety in helping Northwest to a 36-33 double-overtime victory on the road against Fort Hays State. Phillips and Brody Buck combined on a safety with 4:15 left in the second quarter when they stuffed&nbsp;FHSU&nbsp;running back&nbsp;TeCorey&nbsp;Tutson&nbsp;in the end zone to give Northwest a 19-17 lead. It was Northwest's first lead of the game after trailing 17-0 early in the second quarter. Sampson handled all the special teams kicking duties and booted a 38-yard game-winning walk-off field goal to defeat Fort Hays State, 36-33. Sampson was 2-for-2 on field goals - 41 yards, 38 yards. His&nbsp;41-yarder&nbsp;in the second quarter evened up the matchup after Fort Hays State had jumped out to a 17-0 lead. The 38-yard field goal came after Northwest has forced a&nbsp;FHSU&nbsp;fumble in the second overtime. After three running plays set up the ball near the left hash mark, Sampson split the uprights from 38 yards away for the 36-33 victory. Sampson punted seven times for a 39.7 average. Three of his punts were downed inside the 20. Sampson had a 64-yard punt that was downed at the 1-yard line and on the next play by the&nbsp;FHSU&nbsp;offense, Northwests Spencer Phillips and Brody Buck recorded a safety by tackling running back&nbsp;TeCorery&nbsp;Tutson&nbsp;in the end zone giving Northwest its first lead of the game at 19-17 with 4:15 left i the second quarter. Sampson had five kickoffs in the game and all five resulted in touchbacks. Wright engineered a 17-point comeback and then led Northwest to a 36-33 double-overtime victory at Fort Hays State. Wright was responsible for all four Bearcat touchdowns in the road triumph. Wright rushed for a game-high 96 yards on 10 carries and scored a touchdown, while going 23-of-43 passing for 279 yards and three touchdown tosses. Wrights 1-yard run in the second quarter got Northwest on the board trailing 17-7 with 12:31 left in the second quarter. He then connected with&nbsp;Imoni&nbsp;Donadelle&nbsp;on a 42-yard touchdown pass to pull Northwest to within three points with 10:32 left in the second. Wrights nine-yard touchdown shovel pass to Justin Rankin gave Northwest a 26-20 lead with 8:24 remaining in the third quarter. In the first session of overtime, Wright again hooked with&nbsp;Donadelle&nbsp;on a 5-yard scoring strike to give the Bearcats a 33-26 advantage. In the second overtime, Wright guided Northwest for three plays and then cleared the way for a 38-yard game-winning field goal from Sampson. Northwest will take on the University of Central Missouri Mules at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bearcat Stadium. A share of the&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;football regular season title will be on the line. Northwest enters Saturday's game with a record of 9-1 and ranked No. 14 in the&nbsp;AFCA&nbsp;top 25 poll, while Central Missouri is 10-0 and ranked No. 11 in the&nbsp;AFCA&nbsp;poll. Northwest has captured 11&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;player of the week awards in the 2019 season. Northwest's&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;Players of Week - 2019Sam Phillips, LB - Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 9)Braden Wright, QB - Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 16)Jerrell&nbsp;Green, DB - Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 23)Imoni&nbsp;Donadelle, RET/WR - Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 30)Parker Sampson, PK - Special Teams Player of the Week (Oct. 7)Marqus&nbsp;Andrews, TE - Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 14)Sam Phillips, LB - Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 14)Zach Pierce, DL - Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 4)Braden Wright, QB - Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 11)Spencer Phillips, DL - Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 11)Parker Sampson, PK - Special Teams Player of the Week (Nov. 11) --- Northwest Athletics ---

Bearcats sweep weekly MIAA football awards

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah will undergo season-ending surgery this week for a torn pectoral muscle he suffered Sunday during the Chiefs' 35-32 loss at Tennessee a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ogbah has started four game for the Chiefs this season and is the team's leader in sacks with 5.5. The Chiefs acquired Ogbah in an offseason trade with the Cleveland Browns. He is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

Chiefs DE Emmanuel Ogbah to have season-ending surgery

INDIANAPOLIS -&nbsp;The NCAA announced today that the match-up between No. 10 Central Missouri (10-0) and No. 12 Northwest Missouri (9-1) will be featured as an NCAA Division II Showcase game. It is the Association's third football game and fourth event from a fall sport to be featured as an NCAA Division II Showcase game in 2019.&nbsp; A hybrid model used for local television and online distribution allowed for the&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;game to be selected as a showcase game this season. It will be broadcasted in local and regional linear television markets of each university with the complete list of carriers to be announced at a late date. The games will also be available on&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fthemiaa.com%2fservices%2fgo.ashx%2f9ad9f1b4-6542-4c90-81ff-92ccbf8e01d3%3felinkdata%3d112319&amp;c=E,1,anVB-mkkaFbKTxTCp6Qv-B5XHayNS_24fZEGJyhBjSN_dV0ZuQnEPXGldvIKSTX-xM4T0i_ZKi5vYC4A3zo2HXmWSH3GoxB6WC1QZ9vBhZJGXjYG&amp;typo=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">The MIAA Network</a>.&nbsp; Central Missouri is looking to win the&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;Championship outright with a victory after it clinched a share of the title on Saturday, November 9. It was the&nbsp;ninth&nbsp;time in program history that the Mules claimed the&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;trophy. With a Northwest Missouri win, it will earn a share of the Association's championship, with UCM, as well as the program's&nbsp;30th&nbsp;conference crown. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 16 at Bearcat Stadium in&nbsp;Maryville, Missouri.&nbsp; The game not only features two of the top teams in the&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;standings but also the regional and national rankings. In the latest rankings, UCM was second and NW was seventh. Both teams are also ranked in the top 12 of the&nbsp;AFCA&nbsp;Coaches Poll and top 14 the&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fD2Football.com&amp;c=E,1,iYln7lsdnQV-TpliYjhJ1dP5vRw3cQoDD_Pz9OjL8sdxXWBh2guE_NvNhZyNHrC8ZN_oRpjFZpSgbqBpVeCTv8q50eE77xBWXa0CN8ras3YIs7aKN1J236hxcg,,&amp;typo=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">D2Football.com</a>&nbsp;poll.&nbsp; --- Northwest Athletics ---

Northwest, UCM selected as DII Football Showcase game for Saturday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Forcing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs to settle for a bunch of field goals gave the Tennessee Titans a chance to stay close. Ryan Tannehill and a cornerback only activated off injured reserve a week ago helped make the Chiefs pay for their fifth and sixth attempts. Tannehill threw a 23-yard touchdown to Adam Humphries with 23 seconds left, and Joshua Kalu blocked a last-second field goal attempt to beat the Chiefs 35-32 to spoil the return of NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes. "It's fun to win a game like that, battle back in the fourth-quarter at home and find a way to win is a ton of fun," Tannehill said. The Titans (5-5) only had a chance after a bad snap by the Chiefs on Harrison Butker's fifth field goal attempt of the day. Kansas City coach Andy Reid blamed communication for the snap taking holder Dustin Colquitt by surprise, and he threw the ball away in desperation for an intentional grounding call, setting the Titans up at their own 39. Tannehill scrambled for 18, hit Anthony Firsker for 20 yards and then found Humphries who ran in for the TD. Tannehill also ran for the 2-point conversion for a 35-32 lead. The Chiefs (6-4) had a final chance with Mahomes. He drove them down, setting up Butker for another field goal try from 52 yards. Kalu blocked the kick with his left hand, and the Titans ran onto the field to celebrate. Kalu wound up at the bottom of a pile, and he said he kept getting closer each time watching the Chiefs' cadence, hands and eyes. The block was a blur but not his decision to jump at the snap. "As soon as I hit it, it was automatic joy," said Kalu, recently activated from injured reserve. Kansas City coach Andy Reid, now 1-8 all-time against Tennessee, said he wanted to see a replay of the blocked field goal thinking Kalu was offside. But Reid took the blame for the loss. "We were in position to close it, and we didn't get that done," Reid said. "My responsibility. Then we were too sloppy." Derrick Henry ran for 188 yards, including a 68-yard TD that put Tennessee up 20-19 with 5:58 left in the third. His 1-yard TD with 6:26 remaining pulled the Titans within 29-27. Tannehill finished with 181 yards passing and ran for 37 yards for the win. The loss spoiled the best passing game this season for Mahomes as the Chiefs outgained the Titans 530-371. Mahomes threw for 446 yards and three touchdowns. His best play came with the pocket collapsing around him when he jumped up to throw over the linemen to Mecole Hardman who ran for a 63-yard TD with 11:54 left and a 29-20 lead. "The knee feels fine, and I'm glad to get through another game," Mahomes said of his knee and ankle that had been hurting last month. Mahomes looked very healthy playing for the first time since dislocating his right kneecap Oct. 17. He got lucky when his first pass first ruled an interception was overturned by replay for Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro trapping the ball on the ground. Mahomes capped the Chiefs' first drive with a 3-yard shovel pass to Travis Kelce. The Chiefs sacked Tannehill four times and also forced a fumble but could only turn that into one of Butker's four made field goals. Tannehill got the Titans going with a 52-yard throw to Kalif Raymond, then he hit Anthony Firkser for a 9-yard TD. Then rookie linebacker David Long forced a fumble by Damien Williams, and linebacker Rashaan Evans picked up the ball, juked away from Mahomes and ran 53 yards for a TD and a 13-10 lead with 6:14 left in the second quarter. INJURIES The Chiefs came in with left tackle Eric Fisher still healing up from a groin injury that has kept him out all but the first two games of the season, and right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif missing a second game with an ankle. Late in the first half, Kansas City lost an offensive lineman on consecutive plays. First, right tackle Mitchell Schwartz hurt a knee and went to the sideline, snapping the NFL's longest active snap streak at 7,894 snaps. Then Martinas Rankin, who started at right guard, moved over a spot and hurt his right knee on the next play. He was carted to the locker room and did not return. Schwartz returned. Reid said defensive end Emmnuel Ogbah tore his right pectoral muscle. PENALTY WOES Three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan apologized for leading the Titans in penalties, including a trio Sunday. He said no need to call him out on having a team-high nine penalties in six games after being suspended for the first four. "It's not intentional," Lewan said. "I do not mean to do it. My intentions are good. I'm just trying to finish and it's killing the team." UP NEXT Chiefs: Play Chargers in Mexico City on Nov. 18. Titans: Bye, then host the Jaguars on Nov. 24. --- Associated Press ---

Mahomes returns but Chiefs blow 4th quarter lead, lose at Tennessee 35-32

COLUMBIA, Mo.&nbsp;– Mizzou Women's Basketball (1-1, 0-0 SEC) was narrowly defeated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) in overtime, 90-85, on Sunday afternoon at Mizzou Arena. Redshirt senior forward&nbsp;Hannah Schuchts&nbsp;(Tallahassee, Fla., senior guard&nbsp;Jordan Roundtree&nbsp;(St. Louis, Mo.) and senior guard&nbsp;Amber Smith&nbsp;(Shreveport, La.) each recorded double-doubles, marking the first time Mizzou has had three players reach the feat in the same game since Nov. 11, 2005.&nbsp;TURNING POINT&nbsp;Mizzou led late in the fourth quarter, 76-73, following two free throw shots from Smith, but Nebraska’s Sam Haiby nailed a three-pointer with four seconds remaining to send the game into overtime. In overtime, Nebraska outscored Mizzou, 14-9, to seal the victory.&nbsp;TOP TIGERS·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Freshman&nbsp;Aijha Blackwell&nbsp;(Berkeley, Mo.) tallied 21 points and dished out four assists in her second collegiate game. Blackwell’s 21 points are the most by a freshman since Sophie Cunningham scored 23 against Texas in the 2016 NCAA Tournament (3/21/16).·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Smith scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on her way to securing her second straight double-double. Smith was also 10-for-11 on free throws.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Roundtree recorded her first career double-double with 16 points and a career-high 10 rebounds. The Tiger senior was also a perfect 9-for-9 from the charity stripe.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schuchts recorded her second double-double in as many games, as she grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 13 points against Nebraska. These are the first two double-doubles of her career.NOTES·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With 20 points and 14 rebounds, Smith secured her second double-double of the season, following her strong performance against Western Illinois (27 pts &amp; 15 rebs). Smith now has double-doubles in two straight games, and 12 for her career.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Smith is the 11th&nbsp;Tiger in program history to post back-to-back 20-point games to start a season.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Roundtree tallied 16 points and a career-high 10 rebounds, as she secured her first career double-double. This is also the second straight game that Roundtree has scored in double figures, marking the first time in her career she has scored in double figures in back-to-back games.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With 10 rebounds, Roundtree recorded a career high. Her previous high was seven, last doing so against Kentucky (3/8/19).·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For the second straight game, Schuchts recorded a double-double, as she scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds against Nebraska. This is the first time in her career she has recorded two-straight double-doubles.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Smith, Roundtree and Schuchts each recorded a double-double in Sunday’s loss, marking the first time since Nov. 11, 2005 (vs. Clemson) Mizzou had had three players record a double-double.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Both Smith and Roundtree were stellar from the charity stripe as they went 10-for-11 and 8-for-8, respectively. Both marks set career highs for Smith and Roundtree.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In her second career game, Blackwell scored 21 points, recording her first game in double figures. It is the most points by a Mizzou freshman since Sophie Cunningham scored 23 against Texas in the 2016 NCAA Tournament (3/21/16).·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Smith and Blackwell’s scoring outputs marks the first time Mizzou has had two 20-point scorers since Sophie Cunningham (27) and Smith (20) did so vs. South Carolina on Jan. 17, 2018.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Junior guard&nbsp;Elle Brown&nbsp;(Columbia, Mo.) made her first career start in the Black &amp; Gold.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mizzou played in its second consecutive overtime game for the first time since Feb. 21 (66-69 loss at Iowa State) and Feb. 25, 2012 (61-56 win vs. Kansas State). It is the first time in program history Mizzou has started a season with two consecutive overtime games.UP NEXT&nbsp;Mizzou finishes its three-game home stand on Wednesday, Nov. 13, as the Tigers face Northern Iowa. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. --- Mizzou Athletics ---

Mizzou women lose to Nebraska in OT 90-85

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Keandre Cook had a career-high 31 points as Missouri State topped Alabama State 59-50 on Sunday. Cook sank 9 of 13 shots, including 6 for 7 on 3-pointers, and all seven of his free throws for Missouri State (1-1). The rest of the Bears made just 13 of 39 shots (33%) from the floor, including 1 for 12 from 3-point range. Tulio Da Silva had 14 rebounds to help Missouri State win the rebound battle 40-27. Kevin Holston led the Hornets (0-2) with 11 points. Alabama State shot just 32% from the floor and missed 15 of 20 from distance. Hornets' leading scorer Jacoby Ross was held to two points. --- Associated Press ---

Cook scores 31 as Missouri State defeats Alabama State

ST. JOSEPH -&nbsp;Nebraska Kearney (6-4) jumped on the Missouri Western football team (7-3) early and cruised to a 49-21 win Saturday in the final home game of the 2019 season for the Griffons at Spratt Stadium. UNK recovered a&nbsp;Trey Vaval&nbsp;fumble on the opening kickoff of the game and took a 6-0 lead six plays later. Vaval gave MWSU its only lead of the game on the ensuing kickoff, taking it 85 yards for a touchdown. The 7-6 lead held for nine minutes before the second of six UNK rushing touchdowns with 3:07 left in the first quarter. The Lopers never trailed again. The Griffons twice got within two scores. After a 23-yard touchdown pass from&nbsp;Wyatt Steigerwald&nbsp;to&nbsp;Kyle Berry&nbsp;with 6:28 left in the third, the Griffon defense forced a Loper punt. Vaval returned the punt 43 yards to the UNK-43 and a facemask penalty set the Griffs up at the Loper 28-yard line. Missouri Western opened the fourth quarter trying to convert a 4th-and-7 at the UNK, but Steigerwald was sacked. On the first play of UNK's ensuing drive, Darrius Webb went 71 yards for a touchdown run to put UNK up 42-21. NOTABLES<ul><li>UNK attempted just six passes, but rushed 71 times for 528 yards.</li><li>Webb had touchdown runs of 59 and 71 yards.</li><li>The Griffon offense was limited to 300 yards, rushing for 99 and passing for 201.</li><li>Missouri Western blocked to UNK point after attempts to get to six blocked kicks this season.</li><li>UNK possessed the ball for just over 27 minutes, 15 more than the Griffons.</li></ul> UP NEXT<ul><li>Missouri Western will wrap the regular season at Lincoln (1-9) next Saturday at noon.</li></ul> --- MWSU Athletics ---

Griffons win streak stopped by Nebraska-Kearney 49-21

HAYS, Kansas – The No. 12-ranked Northwest Missouri State University football team came through with a double-overtime victory over Fort Hays State, 36-33.&nbsp;Junior placekicker Parker Sampson's 38-yard field goal in the second overtime provided the winning margin for the Bearcats. Northwest senior Mike&nbsp;Ehlke&nbsp;forced a fumble and recovered it for the Bearcats in the second overtime session for Fort Hays State's offensive possession. Three plays later Sampson split the uprights for the triumph.&nbsp;FHSU's&nbsp;Dante Brown forced overtime when he drilled a 56-yard field goal as time expired to knot the score at 26-26.&nbsp;In the opening overtime possession, Braden Wright hit&nbsp;Imoni&nbsp;Donadelle&nbsp;for a five-yard touchdown to give Northwest a 33-26 lead.&nbsp;FHSU&nbsp;answered in its half of overtime on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Chance Fuller to&nbsp;Dandre&nbsp;Reed.&nbsp;Northwest overcame a 17-point deficit in the second quarter to rally for a 19-17 lead at halftime. The Tigers dominated the first quarter by&nbsp;outgaining&nbsp;the Bearcats, 115-31. However, Northwest flipped the script in the second by&nbsp;outgaining&nbsp;Fort Hays State, 191-59.&nbsp;The Bearcats broke into the scoring column on a one-yard touchdown run by Wright with 12:31 left in the second quarter. The scoring play was set up by a 54-yard catch and run to the one by Gus Gomez.&nbsp;Northwest's defense set up the Bearcat offense for its next scoring opportunity after stopping Fort Hays State on a 4th-and-1 at the Bearcat 48-yard line. Northwest drew to within 17-14 on a 42-yard touchdown strike from Wright to&nbsp;Donadelle&nbsp;with 10:32 remaining in the second.&nbsp;Sam Phillips picked off Fuller at midfield to give Northwest the ball back with 8:31 on the second quarter clock. Northwest knotted the game at 17-17 on a 41-yard field goal from Sampson. It was Sampson's fifth field goal of 40 or more yards this season. Sampson's three-pointer came with 7:09 left in the second stanza.&nbsp;Sampson played a key role in Northwest's next score. His 64-yard punt was downed at the one-yard line, which allowed the Bearcat defense to take the scoring into its hands. On FHSU's first snap of the ensuing drive, Brody Buck and Spencer Phillips tackled FHSU running back Te'Corey Tutson in the end zone for a safety. The two-pointer gave Northwest a 19-17 lead with 4:15 left before the half.&nbsp;The Tigers regained the lead at 20-19 on the first drive of the second half when Brown connected on a 27-yard field goal with 12:20 left in the third quarter.&nbsp;A 48-yard scramble from Wright took the ball to the FHSU 27-yard line. Wright hit Alec Tatum for a nine-yard reception on a 3rd-and-7 to convert a first down that put the Bearcats into the red zone. Wright converted on another third-and-long situation when he connected with Marqus Andrews on a 14-yard pass play to give Northwest a first-and-goal at the 4-yard line. Wright tossed a shovel pass to Justin Rankin for a nine-yard touchdown that gave Northwest a 26-20 lead with 8:24 remaining in the third quarter.&nbsp;FHSU's Brown pulled the Tigers to within three at 26-23 after he drilled a 38-yard field, his third made field goal on the day, with 12:25 left in the fourth quarter.&nbsp;Northwest took over possession at its own 10-yard line with 5:14 left in the fourth quarter looking to run out the clock and score the road victory. Facing a third-and-3, Wright connected with tight end Kyle Raunig on a 17-yard completion to keep the drive alive. However, the Northwest drive stalled and Sampson punted to give FHSU a chance to tie.&nbsp;The Tigers took over at their own 19-yard line with 1:05 to play and a chance to tie the game. FHSU marched 42 yards in eight plays to get Brown in position to even the game with his 56-yarder.&nbsp;Northwest will wrap up the regular season at home next Saturday at 1:30 p.m. against the Central Missouri Mules. Northwest will celebrate Senior Day and Ag Day at Bearcat Stadium. Northwest will honor 18 seniors prior to next Saturday's kick. A Northwest victory would clinch a share of the program's 30th&nbsp;MIAA title.&nbsp;NOTES: Wright went 23-of-43 passing for 279 yards and three touchdowns … Wright also rushed for a team-high 96 yards and a score … Donadelle caught five passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns … Justin Rankin caught five passes for 35 yards and a touchdown … Jacob Gassman and Sam Phillips each tallied interceptions … Spencer Phillips and Sam Roberts were each credited with a quarterback sack … Blake Bayer and Jackson Barnes led the defense with eight tackles each … it is the first overtime game for Northwest since a 38-35 loss to Minnesota State on Nov. 24, 2012, in the NCAA Division II playoffs … it's the first overtime win for Northwest since a 38-31 victory over Midwestern State on Nov. 26, 2011, also in the NCAA Division II playoffs.

No. 12 Bearcats win double OT thriller at Fort Hays State 36-33

ST. JOSEPH -&nbsp;The Missouri Western men's basketball team (1-3) overcame a 28-point deficit in the second half to get within five before eventually losing 83-74 to Minnesota Crookston (1-1) to close out the 28th&nbsp;Annual Hillyard Tip-Off Classic at Civic Arena. Crookston led 63-35 with 11:48 to go, but the Griffons came firing back with a 21-10 run to cut the lead to 71-56 with six minutes remaining. Missouri Western trailed 75-70 with 1:33 to go, but could not close the gap any more than those five points. MWSU was 7 for 15 from 3-point range in the second half for 47%.&nbsp;Alex John&nbsp;scored all 14 of his points in the second half.&nbsp;Jonathan Mesmacque&nbsp;scored all eight of his points in the second half.&nbsp;Tyus Millhollin&nbsp;had 12 after halftime and&nbsp;Reese Glover&nbsp;knocked down two crucial 3-pointers during the Griffon run. After being outscored 47-29 in the first half, the Griffons won the second half 46-35. After Harrison Cleary scored 20 points for the Golden Eagles in the first half, the Griffons held him to nine in the second. Missouri Western won the battle on the boards, pulling down 38 to UMC's 35. The two teams combined for just 19 turnovers in the game, 10 for UMC and nine for the Griffons. Tyrell Carroll&nbsp;finished with a team-high 17 points. Millhollin had 15 and John and Glover each finished with 14. John pulled down a game-high nine rebounds, eight in the second half. Mesmacque had seven rebounds. UP NEXTThe Griffons stay in St. Joseph, but move to campus with a game against Missouri S&amp;T in the MWSU Fieldhouse on Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. --- MWSU Athletics ---

Missouri Western's rally comes up short against Minnesota Crookston

ST. JOSEPH, Missouri - The No. 1-ranked Northwest Missouri State men's basketball team moved to 4-0 and tied the MIAA and school records for consecutive wins at 42 with a 92-71 triumph over MSU Moorhead, 92-71.&nbsp; Northwest shot 55.6 percent from the field (30-of-54, including 61.5 percent (8-of-13) from three-point land. Crookston also shot the ball well at 58.5 (31-of-53, but turned the ball over 16 times.&nbsp;The Bearcats drained 24-of-27 free throws, while the Dragons were limited to 4-of-6 at the line.&nbsp;Sophomore Diego Bernard tallied a career-high 24 points as he drained 9-of-14 field goals. Bernard grabbed a team-high tying seven rebounds.&nbsp;Junior Ryan Hawkins led the scoring attack with 27 points. Hawkins made hay at the line as he made all 12 of his free throw attempts. Hawkins also was credited with a team-high tying seven rebounds.&nbsp;Senior Ryan Welty tallied a season-high 17 points as he buried 4-of-5 three-pointers in the Bearcat victory. Welty was a perfect 5-of-5 the charity stripe.&nbsp;Northwest tied the MIAA and school record with its 42nd&nbsp;straight victory. Northwest also won 42 games in a row in 1929-31.&nbsp;Northwest will play its first home game of the season Thursday at 6 p.m. against the University of Saint Mary (Kansas) in Bearcat Arena.&nbsp;NOTES: Northwest has won 35 consecutive games on neutral courts – the longest active streak among all NCAA Div. I, II and III schools … Northwest has won 26 consecutive games in the month of November. --- Northwest Athletics ---

No. 1 Northwest Missouri State defeats MSU Moorhead 92-71

ST. JOSEPH -&nbsp;Candi Whitaker&nbsp;got her first win as head coach of the Missouri Western Women's Basketball (1-1) team with a dominant performance by her Griffons, Saturday night at Civic Arena. Missouri Western never trailed in a 77-61 thumping of Minnesota Duluth (0-2). Whitaker and her team's first win came against a Minnesota Duluth team that went 23-7 a season ago, winning the NSIC postseason championship and playing in the NCAA DII Central Region Championships. The Griffons used a 23-15 second quarter to build a 34-20 halftime lead, shooting 50% in the first and 53% in the second quarter.&nbsp;Chris Wilson&nbsp;recorded her second double-double in as many games in a Griffon uniform, scoring 27 with 13 rebounds, three steals and two assists.&nbsp;Corbyn Cunningham&nbsp;added 22 points and seven rebounds. The Bulldogs limited Katrina Roendfeld to seven points, but the Griffon guard pulled own eight boards with three assists and three steals. Missouri Western was dominant on the glass, out-rebounding UMD 42-28. In the paint, the Griffs were equally impressive, scoring 48 points and allowing just 28. UP NEXTMissouri Western plays its next four games in the MWSU Fieldhouse, beginning with what is now a non-conference tilt against Southwest Baptist on Nov. 15. --- MWSU Athletics ---

Whitaker earns first win as Western downs Minnesota Duluth 77-61

ATHENS, Ga. -- Georgia's defense didn't settle for just beating Missouri. The Bulldogs added to their growing collection of shutouts with a late goal-line stand. Jake Fromm threw two touchdown passes to George Pickens and No. 6 Georgia posted its third shutout, dominating a Missouri offense missing two of its biggest playmakers in a 27-0 victory Saturday night. Georgia (8-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference, No. 6 College Football Playoff) moved closer to its third straight berth in the SEC championship game. The Bulldogs can clinch the SEC East by beating No. 12 Auburn next week. "It will be a big game, and our players have an opportunity to be at their best when their best is needed," said Georgia coach Kirby Smart. Missouri (5-4, 2-3) fell to 0-4 in road games with its third straight loss. Quarterback Kelly Bryant and leading receiver Johnathon Johnson did not play. Bryant's status had been in doubt due to a hamstring injury suffered in a loss at Kentucky two weeks ago. He participated in pregame warmups and then watched as backup Taylor Powell and Connor Bazelak led the offense. Powell played the full game before Bazelak, a freshman, led the Tigers to their only red-zone appearance late in the game. Bazelak, playing in only his second game, led the Tigers to the Georgia 1. Bazelak's passes on third and fourth down from the 4 were incomplete. The Bulldogs have three shutouts for the first time since 1981. Georgia remains the nation's only FBS team to not allow a rushing touchdown this season. Smart said his players were "all kind of chopping at the bit at the end to make it tough to score. ... I thought they showed some competitive character there at the end with that stand." The Bulldogs bolstered their claim as the league's top defense. Georgia leads the SEC in total defense , rushing defense and scoring defense. The Bulldogs held the Tigers to 198 yards and 11 first downs, including only five through three quarters. Missouri coach Barry Odom said the Bulldogs are "better up close and in person." "I knew they were good, but I think they're a little bit better than they may get credit for nationally," Odom said. "Georgia is as good and as solid as a team as I've gone against in a long time." Johnson was held out due to an illness. Odom said he expects Bryant and Johnson to play next week. Georgia also lost its top receiver when Lawrence Cager hurt his shoulder making a 30-yard catch late in the first half. Cager had six catches for 93 yards before the injury. Between Pickens' touchdown catches of 25 and 18 yards in the first and fourth quarters, respectively, the Bulldogs relied on Rodrigo Blankenship's four field goals. THE TAKEAWAY Missouri: Without Bryant and Johnson, the Tigers couldn't generate consistent offense. Powell completed 10 of 22 passes for 84 yards with an interception. Larry Rountree III led Missouri with only 24 yards rushing on nine carries. Bazelak completed 8 of 12 passes for 64 yards. Georgia: Following an emotional win over Florida, the Bulldogs showed good poise by avoiding a letdown. Facing the SEC's top pass defense, Fromm was not as efficient as usual. He completed only 13 of 29 passes for 173 yards with no interceptions and two touchdowns. D'Andre Swift had 12 carries for 83 yards, including a 47-yarder. POLL IMPLICATIONS Following No. 5 Penn State's loss to No. 13 Minnesota and No. 2 Alabama's loss to No. 1 LSU, Georgia may move up at least one spot in the next AP Top 25. PICK A CENTER, ANY CENTER Georgia had to play three centers. Starter Trey Hill was helped off the field with a left ankle injury in the first quarter. Right guard Cade Mays moved to center before he suffered an apparent right leg injury early in the fourth quarter. Jamaree Salyer took over as the third center of the night. "That's tough," Fromm said. "That can kind of get on you mentally. I was a little bit worried there, but our guys did a good job." The Bulldogs also lost right tackle Isaiah Wilson to an undisclosed injury in the fourth quarter. Smart said none of the injuries were believed to be serious. UP NEXT Missouri: The Tigers face another top 10 SEC rival when they play No. 10 Florida next Saturday. Georgia: The Bulldogs will play their sixth straight SEC game when they visit No. 12 Auburn next Saturday. Georgia has won the last two games in the series. --- Associated Press ---

Mizzou blanked 27-0 at No. 6 Georgia

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Northwest Missouri State Bearcat women's basketball team defeated the Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles 66-64 to go 1-1 in the UNK Tournament.&nbsp;Kendey Eaton&nbsp;hit two free throws to go up 66-64 with five seconds left. The Golden Eagles missed a contested look to tie on their final possession.&nbsp; Eaton led the Bearcats with 30 points on 12-17 shooting and 2-4 from behind the three-point line. She also went 4-4 from the free throw line.&nbsp;Erika Schlosser&nbsp;was the only other player in double figures with 11 points including three three-pointers.&nbsp;Zoie Hayward&nbsp;led the team with 7 rebounds. The Bearcats had 8 turnovers in the game which was 6 less than the Golden Eagles. The went 11-27 from behind the arc, and 7-8 from the foul line.&nbsp;&nbsp;Julia Peplinski and and Ashley Freund&nbsp;led the Golden Eagles with 13 points each. Bren Fox was also in double figures with 11. Peplinski led the team in rebounds ten and Fox added nine. Minnesota-Crookston&nbsp;outrebounded Northwest 42-24.&nbsp; Northwest will be back in action Wednesday, November 13th&nbsp;in Bearcat Arena at 6 p.m. --- Northwest Athletics ---