Middle Tennessee Defeats Missouri State 75-63
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Great Southern Bank Arena
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 75, Missouri State Bears 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Missouri State Bears?
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders beat Missouri State Bears 75-63 at Great Southern Bank Arena on March 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Missouri State Bears?
Missouri State Bears were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup at the Great Southern Bank Arena, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders secured a 75-63 victory over the Missouri State Bears. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Middle Tennessee also winning the first encounter 90-87 on January 17, 2026.
Entering this game, Missouri State had a home record of 14-17, while Middle Tennessee boasted a better away record of 17-14. The Bears have struggled recently, holding a record of 2-8 over their last ten games, although they managed to snap a losing streak with a win against Western Kentucky just a day prior to this game. Their recent form showed an average of 75.8 points scored per game but also an alarming average of 77.4 points allowed, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.
On the other hand, Middle Tennessee was riding a four-game winning streak, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games. They averaged 78.6 points scored while allowing 77.4 points, showcasing a similar trend in defensive struggles but with a more effective offensive output. Their recent victories included a solid win against Florida International, where they scored 73 points away from home.
The odds from DraftKings reflected a competitive matchup, with Middle Tennessee favored by 2.5 points on the spread. The total for the game was set at 145.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair. The moneyline odds were -135 for Missouri State and +114 for Middle Tennessee, suggesting that the Bears were seen as the stronger team by the betting market.
As the game unfolded, the Blue Raiders took control in the second half, with key plays from Michael Osei-Bonsu and Chris Loofe, who contributed significantly to the scoring. Osei-Bonsu's layups and Loofe's free throw helped extend Middle Tennessee's lead, which they maintained through to the final buzzer. The Bears struggled to keep pace, unable to capitalize on their home advantage despite their recent win.
The conditions in the arena were typical for a late-season college basketball game, with both teams aware of the stakes involved. Missouri State's recent struggles at home contrasted sharply with Middle Tennessee's ability to perform well on the road, and this disparity was evident as the game progressed.
Overall, viewers witnessed a solid performance from Middle Tennessee, who not only secured the win but also demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure, continuing their winning streak and further complicating Missouri State's season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MOST -2.5 | 145.5 o -108 / u -112 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +114 · Missouri State Bears -135 |
Leaders
- PointsMichael Osei-Bonsu20Missouri State Bears
- AssistsMichael Osei-Bonsu5Missouri State Bears
- ReboundsMichael Osei-Bonsu11Missouri State Bears
- PointsTorey Alston17Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
- AssistsKamari Lands5Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
- ReboundsTorey Alston10Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Recent form
Missouri State Bears
Last 10: 2-8Streak W175.8 scored · 77.4 allowed per game2-4 at home
- W87-74vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersMar 6
- L81-86at Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 28
- L70-72at Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 27
- L67-70at Florida International PanthersFeb 21
- L87-91vs Kennesaw State OwlsFeb 19
- L67-76vs Delaware Blue HensFeb 14
- L78-79vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 13
- L76-79at Liberty FlamesFeb 7
- W74-67vs Jacksonville State GamecocksJan 31
- L71-80vs Sam Houston BearkatsJan 29
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Last 10: 5-5Streak W478.6 scored · 77.4 allowed per game2-3 away
- W73-67at Florida International PanthersMar 6
- W86-85vs New Mexico State AggiesFeb 28
- W77-67vs UTEP MinersFeb 27
- W78-66vs Delaware Blue HensFeb 21
- L70-78at Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 19
- L80-82at Western Kentucky HilltoppersFeb 15
- W90-87at Kennesaw State OwlsFeb 12
- L88-89at Delaware Blue HensFeb 7
- L84-88vs Florida International PanthersFeb 5
- L60-65vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersJan 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | Missouri State Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-56 | 23-55 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 9-21 | 5-23 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 22 |
| Free throws | 14-16 | 12-17 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 23 |
| Assists | 17 | 16 |
| Steals | 6 | 2 |
| Blocks | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 34 |
| Fouls | 17 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 86 | 9 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-30Kobi Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Keith Palek III assists)
- 2nd Half40-30Tre Green makes 25-foot three point jumper (Torey Alston assists)
- 2nd Half43-30Sean Smith makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kamari Lands assists)
- 2nd Half43-33Kobi Williams makes 27-foot three point jumper (Michael Osei-Bonsu assists)
- 2nd Half45-33Sean Smith makes layup
- 2nd Half45-35Keith Palek III makes layup (Zaxton King assists)
- 2nd Half48-35Tre Green makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jahvin Carter assists)
- 2nd Half48-37Kobi Williams makes layup (Darrion Sutton assists)
- 2nd Half48-38Kobi Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half50-38Jahvin Carter makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half50-40Michael Osei-Bonsu makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-40Torey Alston makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-40Torey Alston makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-41Keith Palek III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-42Keith Palek III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-42Torey Alston makes layup (Jahvin Carter assists)
- 2nd Half54-44Michael Osei-Bonsu makes 1-foot dunk (Kobi Williams assists)
- 2nd Half54-46Michael Osei-Bonsu makes 1-foot dunk (Keith Palek III assists)
- 2nd Half57-46Jahvin Carter makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half59-46Jahvin Carter makes layup
- 2nd Half59-48Cameron Boone makes 6-foot jumper (Trey Williams Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half61-48Chris Loofe makes 1-foot dunk (Sean Smith assists)
- 2nd Half61-51Kobi Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Michael Osei-Bonsu assists)
- 2nd Half63-51Kamari Lands makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-53Trey Williams Jr. makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-54Michael Osei-Bonsu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-54Kamari Lands makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half65-54Kamari Lands makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half66-54Kamari Lands makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half66-56Keith Palek III makes layup (Michael Osei-Bonsu assists)
- 2nd Half66-57Zaxton King makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-57Sean Smith makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-59Michael Osei-Bonsu makes layup
- 2nd Half68-61Michael Osei-Bonsu makes layup (Zaxton King assists)
- 2nd Half70-61Chris Loofe makes layup (Sean Smith assists)
- 2nd Half71-61Chris Loofe makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half71-63Michael Osei-Bonsu makes layup (Trey Williams Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half73-63Torey Alston makes 14-foot jumper (Jahvin Carter assists)
- 2nd Half74-63Kamari Lands makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-63Kamari Lands makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Missouri State Bears, below favours Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.
Venue
- Great Southern Bank ArenaSpringfield, MO
- Attendance2578
- OfficialsJames Hicks, Craig Murley, Steve Divine
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