Nevada Falls at Joplin 55-46

Nevada junior Mason Majors goes up for the long range jumper at Joplin.  Majors hit 7 three pointers in the contest against the Eagles.

Photo credit Kevin McKinley

In a rematch from the Carthage Tournament just four weeks ago, Nevada traveled to Jasper County to face the 6-5 Joplin Eagles.  Nevada came into the contest at 9-2 averaging 52 points per game and giving up 43 on defense.  Meanwhile the Eagles are averaging 60 ppg on offense while allowing 56 ppg on defense.  The two teams have split the last eight games dating back to 2011.  However, Nevada prevailed 53-49 on December 14 earlier this season.

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