Simms' free throws seal UMKC's 59-56 win over Wichita State

Saturday 12/15/2007 7:05 PM
TEAM STAT LEADERS
Wichita State UMKC
Points M. Braeuer  14 D. Brumagin  13
Rebounds R. Clemente  9 D. Brumagin  6
Assists M. Braeuer  5 R. Hamilton  4
Team Stats: Wichita State |  UMKC

KANSAS CITY, Mo.(AP) Kenny Simms hit two free throws with 15.7 seconds left, helping Missouri-Kansas City end a four-game losing streak with a 59-56 win over Wichita State Saturday night.


Simms, playing his first game for the Kangaroos after transferring from Florida International, made the clinching free throws after grabbing a rebound on a missed free-throw attempt by Wichita State's Matt Braeuer. Simms, who had nine points and blocked four shots, was 1-of-6 from the free throw line before hitting the final two.


Dane Brumagin and Reggie Hamilton led UMKC (4-7) with 13 points each.


Braeuer led Wichita State (5-4) with 14 points and five assists, and DJ Durle added 10 points.


UMKC trailed 28-19 at halftime, but closed the game with a 21-10 run, taking the lead for good on Brumagin's give-and-go layup with 27 seconds left.


The Kangaroos had a 42-31 rebounding advantage and turned it over just eight times.