23-5
The Tigers finished their impressive 2024-2025 season with a 23-5 record, establishing themselves as one of the top teams in southwest Missouri. It was the second time in three seasons the Tigers have won 20+ games, and their fifth 20-win season in the last seven.
85
The number of three-pointers made by Brenley Hagewood during his senior season, setting a new school record. Although Hagewood was not known primarily as an outside shooter because of his ability to get to the basket, his 85 triples surpassed the previous single-season mark of 84, held by Drew McMillin. He also led the team’s regulars in shooting percentage from beyond the stripe, connecting 45% of the time.
12
The number of consecutive victories the Tigers strung together during their remarkable start to the season. The Tigers won their home tournament and the Blue & Gold Tournament before dropping their first game of the season at Nixa on January 10.
12.3
The average margin of victory for the Tigers throughout the season. Republic outscored opponents by an average of 61.6 to 49.4 points per game.
37.8%
The Tigers’ three-point shooting percentage for the season. Republic connected on 179 triples in 28 games (6.4 per game). Their ability to hit from the outside helped open up the middle, creating space for Republic’s interior players, who shot 58% on two-point attempts.
100
The rebounding edge Republic held over its opponents for the season. The Tigers pulled down 773 rebounds, while opponents managed only 673. That’s an edge of nearly four rebounds per game. CJ Uhl led the team with 183 boards.
1.45
The Tigers’ assist-to-turnover ratio for the season, reflecting their disciplined, team-oriented approach to offense. Republic averaged 14.3 assists compared to just 9.8 turnovers per game. In contrast, Republic’s opponents turned the ball over 11.1 times per game, while managing only 10.7 assists, for a ratio of 0.97.
29
The average number of points in the paint per game for the Tigers this season. Republic’s balanced attack featured both strong perimeter shooting and an effective inside game, making them difficult to defend. Republic’s opponents scored just about 21 points per game in the paint, an advantage of eight points per night inside for the Tigers.
