Alize Johnson's bucket gives Missouri State 69-65 win
ESTERO, Fla. -- Alize Johnson drove and scored with 11 seconds left to give Missouri State a 69-65 victory over Manhattan on Tuesday in the consolation semifinals of the Gulf Coast Showcase.
After Johnson's basket, Ryan Kreklow made a steal and sank two free throws for the final score.
Johnson shot 5 of 10 from the field and made all seven of his free throws in leading the Bears (2-2) with 17 points. Obediah Church and J.T. Miller added 12 points each. The Bears (3-2) were only 1 of 11 from 3-point range but 20 of 25 from the free-throw line.
Aaron Walker Jr. and Rich Williams each scored 15 points for the Jaspers (2-2).
Neither team led by double figures. The Jaspers led by five at halftime and clung to the lead until a 6-0 run with 4 1/2 minutes left capped by a dunk from Church gave the Bears a two-point lead with 2:41 to go. The Jaspers tied it twice after that but Johnson scored inside twice, including the game-winning layup.
The Bears will play for fifth place on Wednesday and the Jaspers for seventh.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Crawford
- Tim Ebersole
- Craig Murley
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 4-1 | - | 13-3 |
| Drake | 3-2 | 1 | 13-2 |
| Belmont | 3-2 | 1 | 11-5 |
| UIC | 3-2 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Valparaiso | 3-2 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Murray State | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Indiana State | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Evansville | 3-2 | 1 | 6-10 |
| Illinois State | 2-3 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Missouri State | 0-5 | 4 | 7-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-5 | 4 | 5-11 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 4-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Merrimack | 3-0 | 0.5 | 6-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 3-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 2-1 | 1.5 | 9-5 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-1 | 1.5 | 6-8 |
| Manhattan | 2-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Siena | 2-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
| Iona | 2-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Niagara | 1-2 | 2.5 | 6-8 |
| Fairfield | 1-2 | 2.5 | 5-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-3 | 3.5 | 5-6 |
| Rider | 0-3 | 3.5 | 4-10 |
| Canisius | 0-3 | 3.5 | 0-14 |
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