No. 23 Missouri women beat Wright State with late FTs, 82-80
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Sophie Cunningham scored 19 points, including a pair of free throws with 1.4 seconds left, to cap No. 23 Missouri's fourth-quarter rally and 82-80 victory over Wright State on Thursday night.
Missouri (2-1) used a 14-5 run to cut a nine-point deficit and tied the game 75-75 with 3:50 left. It was tied at 78, and again at 80 when Wright State's Symone Simmons made a layup with 28 seconds left. But Simmons sent Cunningham to the line before Nia Sumpter's desperation 3-point shot ended it.
Jordan Frericks had 26 points to lead Missouri. Cierra Porter added 13 points and 15 rebounds for her 15th career double-double.
Chelsea Welch scored a career-high 36 points for Wright State (2-1).
Frericks scored eight points and Porter added five in the fourth quarter for Missouri, which outscored Wright State 23-15 in the final period.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tina Napier
- Dawn Marsh
- Bob Trammell
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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