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McKENDREE UNIVERSITY vs DRURY UNIVERSITY – Thursday, Feb.11, 2021 @ 7:30 PM
Harry M. Statham Sports Center – Lebanon, IL
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McKENDREE UNIVERSITY vs MISSOURI S&T – Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 @ 4:00 PM
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(LEBANON, Ill. – Feb. 8) – The McKendree University men's basketball team is set to host three Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) matchups this week. The Bearcats will face Southwest Baptist University on Tuesday, Feb.9; Drury University on Thursday, Feb. 11; and Missouri S&T on Saturday, Feb. 13.
Chris Foster and his team are coming off a two-game victory weekend, advancing to 6-5 (6-5 in GLVC). Most recently, McKendree defeated Southwest Baptist 77-64 in their first matchup of the season. The Bearcats got their offense off to a good start, leading 17-2 in the first six minutes of the game. McKendree held their own, with their biggest lead at 20 points halfway through the first half. The Bearcats are averaging 44.8 percent form the field, 38.2 percent from the arc, and 74.5 percent from the line.
About Drury
Drury is 7-8 (7-8 in GLVC) heading into this week of competition. They are working off a 78-66 over Missouri-St. Louis on Saturday. The Panthers are averaging 45.8 percent from the field, 38.0 percent from the arc, and 65.4 percent from the line. They are averaging 0.1 points behind the opponent and are out-rebounded by 0.8 per game, while forcing 1.8 turnovers per game. Drury will travel to Rockhurst Thursday night, before heading to McKendree on Thursday.
In the previous meeting between McKendree and Drury on Jan.6, Drury recorded the 88-92 overtime victory.
About Missouri S&T
Missouri S&T is 4-12 (4-12 in GLVC) entering this week of competition. In an overtime thriller Saturday afternoon, the Miners fell 77-89 to Lindenwood. The Miners are averaging 9.2 behind their opponents this season. they are going 41.9 percent form the field, 32.1 percent from the arc, and 69.7 percent from the line. the Miners will travel to Missouri-St. Louis on Thursday, before heading to McKendree on Saturday.
In the previous meeting between McKendree and Missouri S&T on Dec.3, McKendree pulled out the 89-86 win in overtime.
With spectators not allowed in attendance, except for essential personnel, the games can be streamed via the GLVC Sports Network. The Official streaming service of the McKendree University Bearcats.
