MORRIS, Minn. – Minnesota Morris (0-3) heads on the road in search of their first victory of the 2012-13 season tomorrow as they will play two games over the next two days. Tuesday the Cougars take on Mayville State (3-4) at 7:30 p.m. and then will take on Presentation (2-1) on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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The Cougars have dropped two close games this year and will look to reverse their fortunes as they begin the road trip against the 3-4 Mayville State Comets. For the Comets their next two games are against Morris as they will make a trip to the P.E. Center on December 7
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MSU is coming off two losses this weekend in Dickinson, N.D. They are led by a pair of seniors who are averaging over 15 points per game. Steve Ivory Jr. is averaging 15.6 points and Austin Emerson is averaging 15 points per game. Both are shooting over 46% from the field on the year. Emerson is a 44% three point shooter who is averaging three made three pointers a game.
Presentation comes in winners of two straight over the weekend. The Saints will make a trip to Morris early in February. Senior Darrell Farr is the key player for the Saints as he comes in with a double-double in each game this season.
Minnesota Morris will look for
Steve Birman and
Evan Reller to keep up their impressive start going to their 2012-13 season.
Last season the Cougars split with Mayville State as both teams defended their home court. The same thing happened with Presentation as well in UMAC play. This year's games with Presentation are non-conference battles.