Game Recap: MSU WP vs North Iowa Area Community College
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
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North Iowa Area Community College | 29 | 31 | 60 |
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Missouri State University - West Plains | 39 | 24 | 63 |
In a closely contested basketball game, Missouri State University - West Plains defeated North Iowa Area Community College with a final score of 63-60. The game took place on November 17, 2023, at the West Plains Civic Center.
The first half of the game saw Missouri State University - West Plains take an early lead, outscoring North Iowa Area Community College 39-29. However, North Iowa Area Community College fought back in the second half, scoring 31 points compared to Missouri State University's 24 points. Missouri State University - West Plains was able to hold them off late and win by 3.
Carlos Paul III of Missouri State University - West Plains led the team with 14 points, while Trayon Grant-Foster contributed 12 points. Marquel Newsome of North Iowa Area Community College was the top scorer of the game, contributing 15 points. He was followed closely by Omarion Roberts, who scored 13 points.
Both teams struggled with their shooting percentages throughout the game. North Iowa Area Community College shot 38.3% from the field, while Missouri State University - West Plains shot 36.4%. In terms of three-point shooting, North Iowa Area Community College made 8 out of 25 attempts (32.0%), while Missouri State University - West Plains made 6 out of 21 attempts (28.6%). Free throw shooting was slightly better, with North Iowa Area Community College making 50.0% of their free throws and Missouri State University - West Plains making 58.6%.
Rebounding was evenly matched, with North Iowa Area Community College grabbing 41 rebounds and Missouri State University - West Plains grabbing 44 rebounds. Both teams had 13 assists, but North Iowa Area Community College committed more turnovers with 17 compared to Missouri State University - West Plains' 14 turnovers.
Overall, it was a hard-fought game between North Iowa Area Community College and Missouri State University - West Plains. Missouri State University - West Plains was able to improve their record to 4-3 on the season.