| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 45 | 37 | 82 |
| CHST | 47 | 49 | 96 |
Simmons, Byrd, Burns spark Chicago St. to 1st WAC win, 96-82
CHICAGO -- Deionte Simmons, Montana Byrd and Glen Burns combined for 58 points as Chicago State turned on the jets in the second half to beat UMKC 96-82, earning its first Western Athletic Conference victory in the regular-season finale on Saturday.
Simons scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Byrd scored 19 with four 3-pointers and Burns also scored 19, making 11 of 12 at the foul line for the Cougars (3-28, 1-13).
Missouri-Kansas City trailed by two at the half, but Chicago State opened the second half with eight unanswered points -- a 3-pointer by Travon Bell, a 3-point play from Burns and a Byrd layup.
Isaiah Ross hit back-to-back 3s, bringing the Kangaroos as close as 58-55 with 14:37 to play but never got closer.
Ross led UMKC with 24 points and Brandon McKissic added 22.
The Cougars are seeded eighth and open the WAC Tournament March 8 against WAC champion New Mexico State in Las Vegas. The Kangaroos (10-21, 5-9) are the No. 7 seed.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom O'Neill Jr.
- Dan Dorian
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Denver | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Omaha | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Stonehill | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Central Connecticut | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Wagner | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Long Island University | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Le Moyne | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | - | 0-8 |
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