Quincy, Ill. - The Missouri Southern Men's Basketball team traveled to Quincy, Ill. to take on the Hawks of Quincy University. Despite a double-digit lead in the first half, a comeback in the final minutes would edge out a victory for the Hawks, 71-68.
 
Missouri Southern (2-3) | Quincy University (2-2)

Half 1: Missouri Southern 41 | Quincy University 32
Both teams traded baskets to open the first half as the score was tied at 9-9 with 15:31 remaining. The Hawks then began to build a lead as a 14-6 run gave them a 23-15 advantage just over halfway through the first half. 

The Lions began to find a rhythm late in the half as multiple Lions contributed to a 13-0 run to take a 33-26 lead with 3:47 until halftime. It was another tight battle to the buzzer, but Martin Macenis would lead the way in the first half with 11 points as the Lions led 41-32.
 
Half 2: Missouri Southern 68 | Quincy University 71
Jaden Taylor would begin the second half with a floater to give him 10 points on the day. The Lions would increase their lead to double-digits with 13:54 remaining in the game as they led 52-42. 

The Hawks would cut into the Lions lead late in the second half, narrowing their deficit to two points (60-58) off a 6-0 run with 4:05 remaining in the game. Jaden Taylor would knock down a layup to end the Hawks' run, but Quincy would respond to gain their first lead since 6:30 in the first half (66-64) off another 6-0 run with only 1:54 remaining. Despite the Lions best efforts, the Hawks would complete the comeback and win 71-68.
 
Missouri Southern Leaders:
Scoring Leader: Jaden Taylor – 23
Rebounding Leader: Tyriqe Jackson – 8
Assist Leader: Martin Macenis / Jaden Taylor - 3
Steal Leader: Jaden Taylor – 3
 
Quincy University Leaders:
Scoring Leader: Ethyn Brown – 15
Rebounding Leader: Jake Hamilton - 6
Assist Leader: Jake Hamilton - 4
Steal Leader: Jake Hamilton / El Sieger - 2
 
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