Morningside comes up short in loss to DII Bearcats

MARYVILLE, MO. – Head coach Trent Miller knew that his Mustangs were going to have to play up when he scheduled the reigning NCAA DII national champions on this year's schedule, but Miller's Mustangs didn't shy away from the challenge, remaining within 10 points of their opponents for much of the first half. The Bearcats would pull away late in the first half, continuing through the break, on the way to handing Morningside a 82-58 loss.

Joey Skoff again led the Mustangs' offense, knocking down 7-of-13 field goals for 17 points. Ely Doble followed with 13, and Trey Powers had nine. Powers and Doble were both 2-for-2 at the foul line, while Jack Dotzler picked up five points in six attempts at the stripe. Dotzler also had five assists in the contest.

Morningside's leading rebounder in the contest was Powers, with five. Skoff and Brendan Buckley each followed with three.

The Mustangs are back in action on Wednesday, Nov. 30, welcoming Concordia to Allee Gym for a 7:45 p.m. contest.