February 3, 2018-For the third time this year Emporia State gave up a ten point lead on the way to loss as the Hornets fell 70-57 at Neb.-Kearney on Saturday night in Kearney, Neb.
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The Hornets scored first on a three-pointer by Brandon Hall 1:16 into the game and never trailed in the first half. They would take a 31-21 lead with 6:55 left in the half on a Hassan Thomas three-pointer. Emporia State would still hold a ten point lead at 35-25 with 3:15 left in the half when Neb.-Kearney went on a 7-2 run to close the half.
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The run would reach 16-2 as the Hornets were held without a score for the first 5:12 of the second half. Stephaun Limuel would score twice around a Kyle Juhl three-pointer to pull the Hornets within three at44-41 with 12:53 left. The Lopers then went on a 10-1 run to take a 54-42 lead with 9:42 remaining. A Grant Shell three-pointer cut the lead to eight with 8:03 left but that would be the last time the deficit would be below double figures.
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Hassan Thomas was the only Hornet in double figures as he finished with 15 points, five rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
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Emporia State is back in action on Wednesday when they play host to defending national champion Northwest Missouri. Tip-off in White Auditorium against the sixth ranked Bearcats is set for 7:30 p.m.
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