Oct. 17, 2011
SPRINGFIELD -- Nathan Scheer and newcomer Corbin Thomas led their respective teams Sunday in Missouri State's 20-minute, running-clock scrimmage as part of the team's Twilight Tip-Off event at JQH Arena.
The fan-interactive event, held in conjunction with the Lady Bears, was well attended, and also featured a dunk contest won by Drew Wilson who defeated fellow newcomer Thomas in the finals.
Scheer led the White team to a 27-22 victory behind his eight points and three three-pointers, while Caleb Patterson scored six for the winning side. Thomas led the Maroon squad with eight points, while defending MVC Player of the Year Kyle Weems added six.
Three players -- Corey Copeland, Keith Pickens and Dorrian Williams -- sat out with various injuries, but everyone in uniform scored.
The Bears will open a three-game exhibition slate on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 8:05 p.m. against Truman State at JQH Arena. Tickets for the exhibition finale at Missouri Southern on Nov. 5, a fundraising game to support the tornado recovery efforts in Joplin, are still on sale and available through the Missouri State ticket office. For tickets for all three exhibitions, and all 2011-12 home games, please call (417) 836-7678, stop by the Chevy Pickup Window at JQH Arena or visit www.MissouriStateTix.com.
Twilight Tip-Off Scoring Summary:
White (27) - Nathan Scheer 8; Caleb Patterson 6; Jarmar Gulley 4; Drew Wilson 4; Michael Bizoukas 3; Christian Kirk 2. Maroon (22) - Corbin Thomas 8; Kyle Weems 6; Isaiah Rhine 3; Tomie Aromona 3; Anthony Downing 2.
