The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks pulled off a stunning 12-point upset over the Lindenwood Lions, winning 73-61 on the road at Hyland Arena. This victory marked a significant upset, as Lindenwood was favored to win by 1.8 points, according to the CHD Scout prediction. Southeast Missouri State's Marqueas Bell led the charge, scoring 25 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, while Lindenwood's Anias Futrell put up 22 points in a losing effort. The Redhawks' 47-point second half was the difference-maker, outscoring the Lions by 15 points in the final 20 minutes.
Marqueas Bell's 25 Points Mark Season High
The game got off to a slow start, with Southeast Missouri State trailing 29-26 at halftime. However, the Redhawks came out firing in the second half, scoring 47 points and holding Lindenwood to just 32. The Lions' Milos Nenadic had a strong game, scoring 21 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Redhawks' balanced attack. Southeast Missouri State's BJ Ward chipped in with 17 points and 5 assists, while Brendan Terry added 8 points and 5 rebounds. The Redhawks' 12-point margin of victory was their largest of the season, and it marked their 16th win of the year, matching their overall record of 16-11.
Marqueas Bell was the star of the show for Southeast Missouri State, scoring 25 points on 9-15 shooting from the field. He also grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 2 assists, showcasing his all-around skills. Anias Futrell was the top performer for Lindenwood, scoring 22 points on 8-14 shooting from the field. Milos Nenadic had a strong game as well, scoring 21 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, while Jadis Jones chipped in with 8 points and 11 rebounds. BJ Ward and Brendan Terry were also key contributors for the Redhawks, scoring 17 and 8 points, respectively.
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The Redhawks outscored the Lions 47-32 in the second half, shooting 53.8% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. Southeast Missouri State also outrebounded Lindenwood 35-32, with Brendan Terry and Marqueas Bell combining for 10 rebounds. The Lions struggled from the free throw line, shooting just 60% (12-20), while the Redhawks shot 75% (12-16) from the charity stripe. Lindenwood's Anias Futrell and Milos Nenadic combined for 43 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Redhawks' balanced attack.
The CHD Scout prediction was way off here, predicting a 76-74 Lindenwood victory. Instead, the Redhawks pulled off a 12-point upset, winning 73-61. The predicted margin of 1.8 points was nowhere close to the actual margin of 12 points, and the predicted score was off by a total of 16 points. This loss drops Lindenwood to 16-11 on the season, while the Redhawks improve to 16-11. The CHD Scout model will have to go back to the drawing board to figure out what went wrong here.
This loss was a Quadrant 4 loss for Lindenwood, which could hurt their NCAA tournament resume. The Lions were ranked 230th in the NET rankings coming into the game, and this loss won't help their cause. On the other hand, this was a Quadrant 3 win for Southeast Missouri State, which could be a big boost to their tournament hopes. The Redhawks were ranked 235th in the NET rankings, but this win could help them climb the rankings. The Redhawks' record is now 16-11, while the Lions fall to 16-11.
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks want to build on this momentum as they take on their next opponent, while the Lindenwood Lions will try to bounce back from this tough loss. The Redhawks' next game is scheduled for February 17th, while the Lions will take the court again on February 18th.