WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Central Missouri Mules (13-12, 8-8 MIAA) fell to the Rogers State Hillcats (20-8, 11-5 MIAA) by a final score of 63-61 on Thursday, Feb. 15, inside the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
The Mules led by six at the break led by freshman
Kyran Tilley's 10 points and two rebounds going 4-of-8 from the floor including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. In the second half, the Hillcats outscored Central Missouri 41-33 en route to their 20
th win of the season led by Anthony Marshall Jr.'s game-high 20 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.
Three Mules finished the contest in double-figures led by
DeAirius Barker's 18 points connecting on 5-of-9 from beyond the arc while Tilley finished with 15 points and senior
KJ Lee had 12 points, and a team-high seven boards for good measure.
Kansas City, Mo. native
Elijah Farr contributed six points, four rebounds, and four assists while forward
Josh Nwankwo added four points as Central Missouri outscored the Hillcats in second chance points by a margin of 8-2 on the night.
Central Missouri returns to the court on Saturday, Feb. 22, as they conclude their home slate of games against the Central Oklahoma Bronchos (14-11, 8-8 MIAA) for Senior Day beginning at 3:00 p.m. inside the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center in Warrensburg.
