Joplin, Mo. - The Missouri Southern Women close out their regular season road schedule on Tuesday to face currently seventh ranked Pittsburg State.

Game Information
Date: Tuesday February 22, 2017
Tip-Off: 5:30 pm
Location: Pittsburg, Kan.
Site: John Lance Arena
Series Record: PSU leads, 47-41

Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: ESPN Joplin/Lions Sports Network
Internet Audio: mssulions.com
Webcast: portal.stretchinternet.com/mssu/
Live Stats: sidearmstats.com/pittstate/wbball

The Series
This is the 89th meeting between the rivals, the second most played series in Southern history. Pitt State holds a 47-41 advantage, with the Gorillas winning two of the last three. Pitt State holds a 26-17 advantage inside John Lance Arena, while Southern leads 23-20 in Joplin and the series is tied 1-1 on neutral courts.  In the last five meetings Pittsburg State holds a 4-1 advantage with the lone Southern win coming on Feb. 21, 2015 a 72-68 overtime win in Pittsburg. Southern's longest winning streak was eight games from December 12, 1974 thru February 24, 1978. Pitt State's longest winning streak was at 10 from January 28, 1998 thru February 13, 2002.

The Coaches
Missouri Southern
Ronnie Ressel is in his 15th year on the staff at Missouri Southern and his first year at the helm of the women's program. During his three years as an assistant for the women, Ressel had helped the team to a 58-30 record and a 38-22 mark in the MIAA. In 2015-16 the team saw two players earn All-MIAA status as Sharese Jones was a first-team selection, while Deb Holcomb was a third-team pick.

(7) Pittsburg State
Lane Lord was hired as head women's basketball coach at Pittsburg State University in 2006. Lord brings a fast-paced, fan-friendly style of basketball to Pittsburg and with his proven track record of success, the future of Pitt State women's basketball is bright. He has a 183-89 (.673) record in his time with the Gorillas.

Possible Starters
Missouri Southern (12-14, 7-10 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
11 Jasmine Green G 5-6 Jr. 7.3 2.4 41 20 Katy, Texas
15 Chelsey Henry G 5-10 So. 10.3 3.7 35 23 Neosho, Mo.
21 Desirea Buerge F 6-0 So. 12.7 6.3 15 32 Webb City, Mo.
23 Amelia Bramer G 5-10 R-Sr. 4.8 1.7 49 23 Mt. Vernon, Mo.
31 Jenson Maydew F 5-11 Jr. 7.8 5.7 33 9 Pratt, Kan.

(7) Pittsburg State (23-3, 15-2 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
10 Paige Lungwitz G 5-10 Sr. 9.0 4.4 70 21 Wichita, Kan.
11 Shelby Lopez G/F 6-0 So. 9.7 2.5 17 17 Wichita, Kan.
12 Hadyn Herlocker G 5-7 Sr. 7.8 4.7 154 53 Girard, Kan.
15 Mikaela Burgess G 5-7 Jr. 17.0 2.9 58 36 Webb City, Mo.
32 Madison Northcutt F 5-11 So. 12.0 9.0 25 23 Wichita, Kan.

Quick Notes
Dialing Long Distance
The Lions have made a three pointer in 492 consecutive games. The last time Southern did not make a shot from downtown was in a 68-53 loss to Southern Arkansas on Nov. 20, 1999.

Defensive Effort
The Lions have not allowed 100 points to an opponent since Emporia State defeated Southern 102-60 on Feb. 12, 2000. That is 472 straight games without allowing 100+ points.

Leading At The Half
The Lions led the game at the half in 13 of 26 games this season and are 10-3 in those games. When the Lions have the lead after the fourth they are 12-0 on the season.

Sharp Shooting
Southern is 9-0 when out shooting their opponents this season.

Glass Cleaners
The Lions, as a team has out rebounded 13 of their 26 opponents this season and are 8-6 in those contests.

Friendly Confines of LPAC
Southern is 160-64 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center since the 2001-02 season. 

Picking Pockets
When the Lions have more steals than their opponents they are 7-6 this season.

Supporting Cast
Southern's bench  has outscored their opponents 15 times this season and the Lions are 9-6 in those contests.