GAME 7 - NEWMAN AT EMPORIA STATE
-- Jets Face Third MIAA Opponent Wednesday Night --
Notes
-Newman looks to win its second-consecutive game for only the second time this season when they take on the Emporia State Hornets. ESU is 4-3 this season after suffering an 89-62 drubbing Saturday at Missouri Western. The Hornets are 1-1 this season on their home court in White Auditorium.
-Emporia State has the potential to put points on the board in a hurry, eclipsing the century mark twice this season, first in a 108-81 exhibition win over Livin' the Dream, then again in a 116-114 double overtime loss to Central Oklahoma. ESU also earned an 80-76 win over Heartland Conference favorite Dallas Baptist at the SBU Classic Nov. 27 in Bolivar, Mo.
-ESU owns an 18-7 lead in the all-time series, winning the last meeting 65-60 last seaon at Fugate Gymnasium in Wichita. The last time the two teams played in White Auditorium, the Jets picked up a 93-89 win on Dec. 5, 2007. The winning team has scored 90 or more points in three of the last four meetings this decade.