GLVC men's basketball programs return to the hardwood this week, beginning on Thursday with Lewis and UW-Parkside hosting non-conference action. Robert Morris-Peoria visits Lewis on Thursday and then McKendree on Friday, while the Rangers will host Judson on Thursday. Twelve games are on the docket this weekend.
| THURSDAY | 12.28 |
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RMU-Peoria |
57 |
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Lewis |
110 |
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7 PM |
Romeoville, Ill. |
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Judson |
81 |
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UW-Parkside |
76 |
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7 p.m. |
Somers, Wis. |
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Behind 27 points and 10 rebounds from Cristen Wilson, Lewis defeated Robert Morris-Peoria 110-57 Thursday in a nonconference game at Neil Carey Arena. Wilson shot 10-for-10 from the floor and went 7-for-9 from the foul line in the win for Lewis (5-7), which moved to 4-0 at home on the year. The 110 points for the Flyers were the most they have scored since scoring 111 points Dec. 18, 2016 in a 111-61 win over Salem International. Elsewhere, UW-Parkside fell to Judson on Thursday night 81-76 despite Jameel Moore's career-high 28 points.
FRIDAY | 12.29 |
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RMU-Peoria |
76 |
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McKendree |
109 |
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7 p.m. |
Lebanon, Ill. |
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Five different players scored in double figures as McKendree stormed past Robert Morris-Peoria Friday night at the Harry M. Statham Sports Center, 109-76. The Bearcats shot 65.7 percent in the first half and overcame a fast start from the visiting Eagles to notch their fifth consecutive victory. Junior guard Nate Michael led the scoring attack for McKendree with 22 points, including 15 in the first half. Senior guard Justin Blanks registered 17 points and seven rebounds, while junior guard Nate Bethel – making his 2017-18 season debut – came off the bench to post 16 points and five rebounds in 19 minutes of action.
| SATURDAY | 12.30 |
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#15 Lake Superior State |
77 |
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Southern Indiana |
94 |
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1 p.m. |
Evansville, Ind. |
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Iowa Wesleyan |
52 |
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Truman State |
107 |
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1:00 PM |
Kirksville, Mo. |
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Rockhurst |
84 |
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Newman |
80 |
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3:00 pm |
Wichita, Kan. |
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Eureka |
65 |
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Maryville |
88 |
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3 p.m. |
St. Louis, Mo. |
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Lewis |
89 |
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Northwood |
72 |
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3:00 PM ET |
Midland, Mich. |
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#10 Ferris State |
80 |
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UW-Parkside |
66 |
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3 p.m. |
Somers, Wis. |
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Saint Mary |
83 |
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Drury |
101 |
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3:15 p.m. |
Springfield, Mo. |
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Martin Methodist |
42 |
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#3 Bellarmine |
90 |
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7 PM |
Louisville, Ky. |
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GLVC teams picked up seven wins in eight contests on Saturday, highlighted by Southern Indiana upsetting No. 15 Lake Superior State 94-77, while making 44-of-47 free throws in the victory. No. 3 Bellarmine extended the longest home winning streak in men's college basketball to 50 games with a 90-42 win over Martin Methodist College. Elsewhere, Drury scored a 101-83 result over Saint Mary, Lewis topped Northwood 89-72, Maryville dropped Eureka 88-65, Rockhurst edged Newman 84-80, and Truman State bested Iowa Wesleyan, 107-52. UW-Parkside fell 80-66 at home to No. 10 Ferris State.
| SUNDAY | 12.31 |
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Ohio Valley |
69 |
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Southern Indiana |
95 |
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1 p.m. |
Evansville, Ind. |
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Arkansas Tech |
96 |
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Missouri S&T |
81 |
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2 p.m. |
Rolla, Mo. |
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Lindenwood |
77 |
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Missouri-St. Louis |
64 |
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3 p.m. |
St. Louis, Mo. |
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MacMurray |
74 |
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Quincy |
88 |
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3:15 p.m. |
Quincy, Ill. |
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GLVC men's basketball closed out 2017 going 2-2 on New Year's Eve, with wins coming from Southern Indiana and Quincy.