Game Recap: MSU WP vs Morton College

Morton College secured a 74-67 victory over Missouri State University - West Plain's in a college basketball game on November 25, 2023. The game took place at the Civic Center and showcased a strong performance from Morton College.

In the first half, Morton College got out to a strong start with a 40-27 lead. Rico Yarbrough led the team in scoring with 12 points, while Lonnel Strickland contributed 6 points. Taaj Davis and Amir Gause also made significant contributions with 10 and 6 points, respectively. Morton College displayed excellent shooting, with a field goal percentage of 52.9% and a three-point percentage of 44.4%.

Missouri State University - West Plain's struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, shooting only 27.3% from the field. Kyle Germany was the leading scorer for the team with 16 points, but his efforts were not enough to close the gap.

In the second half, Missouri State University - West Plain's showed some improvement, outscoring Morton College 40-34. However, Morton College's strong first-half performance secured their victory. Trayon Grant-Foster contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Lionel Kumwimba added 12 points and 9 rebounds for the grizzlies.

Both teams struggled with turnovers, with Morton College committing 15 and Missouri State University - West Plain's committing 11. However, Morton College's strong shooting and rebounding, with 42 total rebounds compared to Missouri State University - West Plain's 32, ultimately gave them the edge.

Overall, Morton College's impressive shooting and strong first-half performance led them to a 74-67 victory over Missouri State University - West Plain's. The Grizzlies fall to 6-5 on the season.