Men's Basketball | 2/11/2012 10:51:00 PM
Box Score
February 11, 2012 -- Playing in front of 40 Hornet men's alumni who represented eight decades of Hornets basketball, Emporia State led late, but could not hold on in an upset bid against #19 Missouri Southern losing 61-57 at home.
ESU kept the game close in the first half as they cut a nine point MSSU lead to three to close out the half at 36-33 in favor of the Lions. The Hornets would then take the lead in the second half sprinting out to as much as a six point lead at one point. ESU would even lead with 3:57 play as they led by one, but Missouri Southern hit six free throws late to seal the game.
Antonio DiMaria led the Hornets with 17 points hitting four of six from behind the three point line. Chris Sights had 13 points and was one of three Hornets with six rebounds in the game. Tola Lawal also had 11 points and added six rebounds. Chris Simmons led the way with seven rebounds for the Hornets.
ESU will travel to Pittsburg State on Feb. 15 for a scheduled 7:30 p.m. tip-off.
