Chanute, KS – The Panther men's basketball got back on track after losing the MSU-West Plains Grizzlies by beating Oklahoma Wesleyan JV 89 to 45.  The Panthers used their defense to hold the Eagles to only 17 first half points and just 28 second half points.
 
The Panthers finished the Eagles off with their balanced offence. Led by Chol Adup and Remy Lemovou with 12 points, Daniel Titus with 11 points while Jonathan Breeland Jr and Corbett Kimberlin chipped in 10 points each.
 
Panthers will again be home tonight as they face a scrappy University of Saint Mary's JV team. The Spires are led by sharp shooter Kobe Sifford who's is averaging 16 points per game. Also, in the top of scoring for the Spires is Zach Thiel who is averaging 14 points per game and shooting a crazy 42% from long range.
 
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SETTING THE SCENE
The Panthers will need to build off their last victory to make it two in a row.  The Panthers defense helped lead them to victory but unselfish play on the offensive end helped Neosho light up the scoreboard.  The Panthers did all that scoring without attempting a three.
 
"We know we can shoot the ball, but figuring out what are good threes to take has been our Achilles' heel." Coach Jeremy Coombs said. "So, we really focused on finding other ways to score the ball."
 
SCOUTING THE SPIRES OF SAINT MARYS
USM JV is 3-2 on and has been in some very close games. The Spires run a high-powered offence and look to attack and kick for threes. The Spires aren't afraid to shoot it from deeps as they are attempting over 20 threes per game.
 
SERIES HISTORY
In the Coombs era, the Panthers have only faced University of Saint Mary's JV three times and are a perfect 3-0.
 
FREE ADMISSION
Thanks to all the Panther Athletics sponsors…ALL home games are FREE ADMISSION to all in attendance. Tuesday's game is sponsored by Ravin Printing.
 
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