Game Recap: MSU WP vs Arkansas State Newport
Missouri State University - West Plains dominated Arkansas State-Newport in a college basketball game on November 24, 2023. The final score was 77-57 in favor of Missouri State.
From the start, Missouri State took control of the game, outscoring Arkansas State-Newport 37-28 in the first half. They continued their strong performance in the second half, scoring 40 points compared to Arkansas State-Newport's 29.
For Missouri State University - West Plains, Carlos Paul III led the team with 14 points, followed closely by Trayon Grant-Foster and Kendon peebles with 10 points each. Javian Downey also had solid performance scoring 9.
Jarquavious Cain was the leading scorer for Arkansas State-Newport with 22 points, shooting 9-14 from the field. Kylen Kelly contributed 10 points, while Nehemiah Reedus and Colbie West each added 8 points.
Missouri State University - West Plains had a higher shooting percentage than Arkansas State-Newport, shooting 45.2% compared to 39.3%. They also had a better three-point shooting percentage, making 30% of their attempts compared to Arkansas State-Newport's 13.3%.
Rebounding was another area where Missouri State University - West Plains excelled, grabbing 43 rebounds compared to Arkansas State-Newport's 27. They also had more assists, with 18 compared to Arkansas State-Newport's 9.
Both teams struggled with turnovers, with Arkansas State-Newport committing 18 and Missouri State University - West Plains committing 15.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by Missouri State University - West Plains, showcasing their strong shooting and rebounding abilities. The Grizzlies record improves to 6-4.