By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
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Opponent: Missouri Southern
Time: Wednesday, February 19; 7:30 PM
Location: Leggett & Platt Athletic Center; Joplin, Mo.
Bolivar, Mo. - Southwest Baptist looks for their third straight win when they travel to Missouri Southern on Wednesday.
The Coaches and the All-Time Series
SBU head coach Jeff Guiot is in his tenth season on the Bearcat bench, where he has won three MIAA regular season titles, and compiled a 179-112 (.615) record. Coach Guiot is the winningest coach in SBU history, has led the 'Cats to an MIAA Tournament appearance each season, and has three NCAA Tournament appearances.
Robert Corn is in his 25th season as the head coach at Missouri Southern, where he holds a career coaching record of 388-299 (.561).
Missouri Southern leads the all-time series against Southwest Baptist 47-41. MSSU claimed a 96-94 victory at SBU earlier this season.
Scouting the Bearcats
SBU is coming off of a 98-69 victory at Lincoln and are now 13-11 (6-9 MIAA) on the season.
The Bearcats are led in scoring by
Desi Barmore who averages 16.2 points per game and 6.6 rebounds per game, while
Rashaad Brown-Peterson averages 15.8 points per game.
Derrick Stewart averages 9.7 points per game, hitting a team high 57 three's, while
Preston Guiot averages 9.2 points per game and 6.7 assists per game.
Scouting the Lions
Missouri Southern comes into the game against Southwest Baptist with a 17-5 (11-4 MIAA) record on the season. The Lions have won two straight, and are coming off of a 78-60 victory at Missouri Western.
Missouri Southern has four players averaging double figures in scoring. Marquis Addison leads the way with 16.0 ppg, while Jordan Talbert averages 11.9 ppg and a team high 7.3 rpg. Cameron Cornelius averages 11.9 ppg and Slim Magee averages 11.6 ppg.