COLUMBIA — After Nixa basketball kept top-ranked Oak Park within striking distance for much of the first half, the Northmen pulled away in the second, sending the Eagles to a third-place game.Nixa lost 61-50 to Oak Park in a Missouri Class 6 semifinal matchup on Wednesday afternoon at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. The Eagles will […]
COLUMBIA — After Nixa basketball kept top-ranked Oak Park within striking distance for much of the first half, the Northmen pulled away in the second, sending the Eagles to a third-place game.Nixa lost 61-50 to Oak Park in a Missouri Class 6 semifinal matchup on Wednesday afternoon at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. The Eagles will conclude their season against Lafayette at 10 a.m. on Thursday.This will be Nixa’s first third-place game appearance since 2002 when it finished third in the state. The Eagles have finished as state runner-ups in their last two appearances semifinal appearances.Sophomore standout Adam McKnight turned in a solid performance for the Eagles, showcasing a high-motor he’s become known for in his first two years with the team. He finished with 21 points and nine rebounds.More: Why Nixa basketball is OK with playing in third-place game after Class 6 semifinal heartbreak
12:22 p.m. — Turnover problems have plagued the Eagles in this quarter. Northmen have now scored five straight with four minutes left in the half.
12:30 p.m. — Half ends with the Eagles trailing by four. It was not a bad result, considering the handful of turnovers when it looked like the Northmen could pull away. The defense has been pretty good.1:10 p.m. — Keivon Flint gets a jumper to fall. A quick turnover then turns into an easy layup for Jaise Combs. Another turnover turns into an Adam McKnight bucket. Quick 6-0 run for the Eagles to bring this game within five with 2:34 left.
Nixa basketball vs Oak Park score updates from Class 6 state semifinal
| . | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
| Oak Park | 8 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 61 |
| Nixa | 8 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 50 |
Final: Oak Park 61, Nixa 50
1:04 p.m. — A 6-2 run for the Eagles after Josh Kori started the quarter with a dunk. He has all four of the Northmen’s points in the fourth. There’s 5:28 left in regulation.12:05 p.m. — Adam McKnight gives the Eagles a one-point lead with 4:11 left in the quarter. They’ve done a solid job of containing San Diego commit Corbin Allen early.Adam McKnight’s motor has been on display. He has eight points and four rebounds.
Individual pay-per-view access for games is listed at .60. An access pass to all games for Classes 1-6, boys’ and girls’, can be purchased for .75.1:15 p.m. — The Northmen stop the bleeding, but it’s still not over. They scored three straight before Ty Kellis split a pair of free throws. It’s a seven-point game with 1:31 left.
End 3Q: Oak Park 40, Nixa 30
12:57 p.m. — Since Nixa brought the game within six, the Northmen have scored seven of the game’s last 10 points.Oak Park will play Chaminade on Thursday at 4 p.m. for the Class 6 championship.
12:10 p.m. — Oak Park just snapped a 3:04 scoring drought when it split a pair of free throws. Northmen have started the game, shooting 16.7% from the field. 1:52 left in the first.1:17 p.m. — Corbin Allen bucket. Adam McKnight 3. It’s a six-point game with 1:10 left.
Halftime: Oak Park 20, Nixa 16
Nixa and Oak Park will play in a Class 6 state semifinal on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at noon in Columbia, Missouri.Bryce Foster, Keivon Flint, Randy Flint, Jaise Combs and Adam McKnight are in the starting lineup for the Eagles.1:19 p.m. — Northmen bucket. Keivon Flint 3. It’s a five-point game with 41.7 seconds left.12:43 p.m. — Oak Park gets to the basket on its first three possessions and extends its lead to eight with 6:25 left in the third quarter.
12:48 p.m. — Adam McKnight is trying to keep the Eagles’ head above water. He has 14 points on 7-10 shooting with four rebounds. Eagles down nine with 4:28 left in the quarter.12:18 p.m. — The Eagles have turned the ball over on each of their first three possessions of the second quarter, turning into Oak Park scores.
End 1Q: Nixa 8, Oak Park 8
12:19 p.m. — Quick 6-0 run for the Eagles. Adam McKnight has eight points.12:13 p.m. — Can’t imagine Oak Park’s been held to fewer than 10 points in many quarters this season. Impressive defensive effort from the Eagles has this knotted up after one. Adam McKnight and Randy Flint each have four points.12:59 p.m. — Northmen end the half making 3 of their last 11 shots but get a shot to go at the buzzer to take a 40-30 lead into the fourth. Adam McKnight is up to 16 points and six rebounds.
Pregame notes
11:47 a.m. — Hello from Mizzou Arena. I’m sitting courtside for this Class 6 semifinal. The winner will play Chaminade in tomorrow’s 4 p.m. championship after it beat Wildwood 72-42.San Diego commit Corbin Allen finished the game with 21 points and 12 boards.
What time does Nixa basketball vs Oak Park play today?
- Date: Wednesday, March 19
- Time: Noon
The semifinals and championships will be streamed live on MSHSAA.tv for a fee.
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12:24 p.m. — Oak Park hasn’t scored in 2:38. There’s 1:40 left in the half.
Oak Park, leading by four at halftime, scored nine of the second half’s first 11 points to create the distance needed. Nixa made one last push late in the fourth quarter, going on a 6-0 run over a little more than a minute, bringing the game back within five. The Northmen were able to hold off the Eagles in the final minutes.
Nixa basketball playoff results
- March 5 – Neosho (71-37)
- March 7 – Glendale (72-57)
- March 10 – Kickapoo (56-53)
- March 14 – Rockhurst (58-49)
- Record – 28-2
Oak Park basketball playoff results
- March 5 – Central St. Joseph (96-53)
- March 7 – Park Hill (79-52)
- March 10 – North Kansas City (59-52)
- March 14 – Blue Springs South (68-50)
- Record – 29-1
