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Archives for February 2018

Grizzlies reach Region 16 semifinals, face rematch with Moberly

2018 February 28 by Vickie Driskell

THE 2017-18 GRIZZLY BASKETBALL team at Missouri State University-West Plains includes, front row from left, Erik Nvagbara, Kharkiv, Ukraine; Nieke Thomas, Springfield; Johde Campbell, Leicester, England; Ricky Torres, Pinellas Park, Fla.; Radshad Davis, Nassau, Bahamas; Terrell Whitaker, Pinellas Park, Fla.; Montel Stewart, Palm Bay, Fla.; and Eric Lovett, Union City, Ga. Second row: Evan White, Florissant; managers Marcus Golden and Eric Stafford, both of St. Louis; Head Coach Chris Popp; managers Jordan Cook, St. Louis, and Bennett Sandwell, Springfield; and Derrick Roberson, Springfield. Back row: Mykyta Drugachonok, Odessa, Ukraine; Yannis Mendy, Metting, France; Leo Kontopoulos, Frankfurt, Germany; Greyson Smallwood, Portland, Ore.; Dontell Brown, Lexington, Ky.; Kenyon Stone, Bowie, Md.; and Burone Edwards, San Antonio, Texas. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team will get another chance at the nation’s 11th-ranked team Thursday, March 1, when they face Moberly Area Community College in the semifinals of the Region 16 Championship Tournament in Jefferson City. The Grizzlies (23-8), seeded fourth in the tournament, earned that shot with a 102-86 win … [Read more...] about Grizzlies reach Region 16 semifinals, face rematch with Moberly

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Spotlight: Haden Garrett

2018 February 27 by University Communications

Haden Garrett

“All of the faculty and staff have been very willing and happy to help anyone.” Academic Program: Associate of Science in Agriculture-Business and Animal Science What is your hometown? West Plains, Missouri. Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? I chose to attend Missouri State University-West Plains because it has an agriculture program and I can … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Haden Garrett

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Grizzlies will face Three Rivers Tuesday in first round of region tourney

2018 February 26 by Vickie Driskell

FIVE MEMBERS of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team were recognized for their contributions to the program during “Sophomore Night” halftime activities of Saturday’s game against Moberly Area Community College at the West Plains Civic Center. From left are Grizzly Basketball Assistant Coach Ken Moses, sophomore point guard Ricky Torres, redshirt freshman guard Radshad Davis, sophomore guard Terrell Whitaker, sophomore forwards Yannis Mendy and Leonidas Kontopoulos, and Head Coach Chris Popp. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team will enter postseason play with a 22-8 overall record after falling to No. 8 Moberly Area Community College 100-82 Saturday, Feb. 24, at the West Plains Civic Center. The loss leaves the Grizzlies seeded fourth in the NJCAA Region 16 Championship Tournament this week. They will host No. 5 … [Read more...] about Grizzlies will face Three Rivers Tuesday in first round of region tourney

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Spotlight: Richard McSwain

2018 February 26 by University Communications

Richard McSwain

“My experience here is amazing and continues to be so.” Academic Program: Associate of Arts in General Education What is your hometown? Doniphan Missouri Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? I chose to attend because of the location of the university. This college is located between my grandmother and mothers’ house. It’s also very affordable and … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Richard McSwain

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Spotight: Rebecca Richardson

2018 February 26 by University Communications

Rebecca Richardson

“Everyone here goes the extra mile to help you succeed!” Academic Program: Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Development What is your hometown? Alton, Missouri Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? I choose Missouri State-West Plains because it was close to home and because of the close-knit community here on campus. How would you … [Read more...] about Spotight: Rebecca Richardson

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