Northwest Missouri, Drury Ousted

At the Division two regional in Joplin, Northwest Missouri State was eliminated by Northeastern State of Oklahoma, 60-56. The Bearcats trailed by 20 in the first half before rallying to tie the game at 56, and still came up short. Northwest Missouri finishes the year 22-8. Drury University was ousted by Washburn, 82-74. The Panthers finish 22-6. The regional semis are tonight, and host Missouri Southern plays Washburn. The Ichabods did give Missouri Southern one of its two losses this season. Tip off is 7:30.