Mid-Continent University is hoping a big senior class translates into a big men’s basketball season. MCU returns five starters plus its top seven reserves from a team that set school records with 15 wins (15-15) and 10 TransSouth victories (10-6), a fourth place conference finish that was MCU’s highest ever. Demonstrating an ability to keep games close, MCU won eight of 13 decided by five points or fewer and six of eight decided by three or fewer points, and posted a 12-8 record in contests decided by 10 or fewer points. Read article.