Mules Fall to Newman on the Road

WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 6, 2020) - Playing in their second road game in the last 60 hours, the Central Missouri Mules Basketball Team came up short against Newman on Monday night. The 84-77 Jets victory was Newman's first MIAA win since joining the league last summer. 

How it Happened:
• After four lead changes in the first five minutes, the Mules began what would be a 9-0 run at the 14:18 mark.
• Central Missouri held the Jets offense from scoring for the next four minutes until a trip to the foul line by Marshawn Blackmon ended the run with a pair of free throws. 
• The Mules saw their biggest lead of the game with a 13-point advantage with 5:37 left to play in the half. 
• With a 32-19 UCM lead, Newman went on a 9-0 run which would help the Jets tie the game 35-35 at the half. 
• Central Missouri began the second half on a 6-0 run, which the Jets then followed with a 10-0 run of their on.
• Newman's seven second-half three's helped the Jets see a 11-point advantage over the Mules four different times.
• The Jets had recorded their third-best shooting performance of the season, hitting 24-42 for 57.1% from the field and 10-15 for 77.8% from the three-point range. 
• Central Missouri went 28-57 for 49.1% from inside the arc and finished 9-25 for 36% from outside. 

It Was Over When...
• Back-to-back layups from Gaven Pinkley and Daniel Farris brought the Mules within five points as Newman lead 69-64 with 2:30 left on the clock. Newman followed up with a quick 5-0 run to lead 76-66 with under a minute to play. 

Leading the Mules: 
• Matt Wilkinson lead the Mules offense with 17 points. The senior finished 5-9 from the field, 1-5 form the three and 6-6 from the foul line. Wilkinson also brought down five rebounds. 
• Farris recorded a new career-high of 16 points against the Jets while also finishing with five rebounds. 
• DeAndre Sorrells lead the Mules with three three's. 
• Kendale Hampton lead UCM with four assists, three steals and two blocks while also scoring 10 points. 

For the Jets:
• Jet's senior Blackmon recorded a season-high of 12 field goals against the Mules to lead Newman's offense with 21 points. Blackmon also recorded the Jet's team-high for 10 rebounds. 
• Omar Boone led the Jets with four assists and three three's as he finished with 17 on the night.

News & Notes:
• Newman's 84 points was the most points Central Missouri has allowed so far this season. 
• The Mules recorded a season-low of 20 boards.
• Wilkinson surpassed 200 career rebounds. 
• Central Missouri is now 0-3 on the road so far this season. 

Next Up:
Mules Basketball (6-7, 1-3 MIAA) returns to action Saturday, Jan. 11 against Lincoln. Tip off against the Blue Tigers is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Jefferson City, Mo.