Missouri State Bears Defeat Missouri Southern State Lions 88-70
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Great Southern Bank Arena
Missouri State Bears 88, Missouri Southern State Lions 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Missouri Southern State Lions vs Missouri State Bears?
Missouri State Bears beat Missouri Southern State Lions 88-70 at Great Southern Bank Arena on November 4, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Missouri State Bears triumphed over the Missouri Southern State Lions with a final score of 88-70. This victory marks an important moment for the Bears, who have struggled in recent outings but managed to secure a win in front of their home crowd at the Great Southern Bank Arena. The Bears now hold a record of 1-0 for the season, while the Lions fall to 0-1.
The Bears entered this game with a recent form of 2-8 over their last ten games, having lost their last six. Their scoring average in those ten games was 64.6 points, while they allowed an average of 67.2 points per game. In contrast, the Lions, who played their first game of the season, lost their most recent match against the Bears on November 12, 2024, with a score of 61-90. This loss extended their streak to one, with an average of 61.0 points scored and a staggering 90.0 points allowed in that game.
When examining the home and away records, the Bears have a home record of 2-3, while the Lions are 0-1 in their away games. The Bears' last five games have seen them average 62.2 points scored and 69.6 points allowed, indicating a need for improvement on the defensive end despite their strong offensive showing in this game.
The two teams faced off earlier in the season, with the Bears winning decisively in that matchup as well. The previous meeting took place on November 12, 2024, where the Bears secured a dominant 90-61 victory over the Lions. This recent success against the Lions likely contributed to the Bears' confidence heading into this game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details regarding player availability for either team, which could have influenced the outcome of the game. However, the Bears' strong performance suggests they were able to field their key players effectively.
The betting market had the Bears as heavy favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for them to win this matchup. This aligns with their performance in the game, where they maintained control throughout.
Conditions during the game appeared favorable for both teams, with the home crowd providing support for the Bears, likely contributing to their strong performance.
As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a variety of scoring plays that showcased the Bears' offensive capabilities. Notable moments included Storm Gilchrist making a layup assisted by Daniel Halldorsson, and Jaden Taylor contributing significantly with free throws and jumpers in the second half. The scoring plays demonstrated the Bears' ability to maintain pressure on the Lions, ultimately leading to their comfortable victory.
Overall, the Bears' victory over the Lions not only serves as a positive start to their season but also highlights their potential to build momentum as they move forward. The Lions, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their defensive struggles as they look to bounce back from this defeat.
Leaders
- PointsMichael Osei-Bonsu22Missouri State Bears
- AssistsMichael Osei-Bonsu5Missouri State Bears
- ReboundsMichael Osei-Bonsu14Missouri State Bears
- PointsTyrone Wright Jr.21Missouri Southern State Lions
- AssistsJaden Taylor4Missouri Southern State Lions
- ReboundsColin Ruffin6Missouri Southern State Lions
Recent form
Missouri State Bears
Last 10: 2-8Streak L664.6 scored · 67.2 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L54-70at Illinois State RedbirdsMar 6
- L60-68at Drake BulldogsMar 2
- L65-74vs Belmont BruinsFeb 27
- L68-70vs Illinois State RedbirdsFeb 23
- L64-66at Valparaiso BeaconsFeb 20
- L58-63at UIC FlamesFeb 16
- W71-54vs Evansville Purple AcesFeb 13
- L68-85at Belmont BruinsFeb 8
- L61-66vs Northern Iowa PanthersFeb 6
- W77-56vs Murray State RacersFeb 1
Missouri Southern State Lions
1 game: 0-1Streak L161 scored · 90 allowed per game0-1 away
- L61-90at Missouri State BearsNov 12
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 | Missouri Southern State Lions | Missouri State Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-73 | 33-79 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 6-23 | 5-31 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 16 |
| Free throws | 6-12 | 17-21 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 53 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 21 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 32 |
| Assists | 17 | 14 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 6 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 52 |
| Fouls | 20 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 21 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-44Keith Palek III made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-46Keith Palek III made Layup. Assisted by Michael Osei-Bonsu.
- 2nd Half46-46Gavyn Elkamil made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaden Taylor.
- 2nd Half46-48Keith Palek III made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-50Michael Osei-Bonsu made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-53Keith Palek III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Michael Osei-Bonsu.
- 2nd Half48-53Hunter Fitch made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Atwater.
- 2nd Half48-56Kobi Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Michael Osei-Bonsu.
- 2nd Half50-56Tane Kirisome made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-56Tane Kirisome made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-57Zaxton King made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-58Zaxton King made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-58Jaden Taylor made Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-60Darrion Sutton made Dunk. Assisted by Amar Kuljuhovic.
- 2nd Half55-60Jaden Taylor made Layup. Assisted by Daniel Halldorsson.
- 2nd Half55-62Michael Osei-Bonsu made Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-64Michael Osei-Bonsu made Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-64Tyrone Wright Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-66Keith Palek III made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-67Keith Palek III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-69Michael Osei-Bonsu made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-69Tyrone Wright Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half59-72Kobi Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Michael Osei-Bonsu.
- 2nd Half59-74Trey Williams Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Keith Palek III.
- 2nd Half59-76Trey Williams Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-76Colin Ruffin made Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-78Darrion Sutton made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-80Darrion Sutton made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-80Jaden Taylor made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-81Trey Williams Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-82Trey Williams Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-84Darrion Sutton made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-84Storm Gilchrist made Layup. Assisted by Daniel Halldorsson.
- 2nd Half66-84Jaden Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-84Jaden Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-85Tyrique Brooks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-86Tyrique Brooks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-86Hunter Fitch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-88Ryder Cheesman made Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-88Jaden Taylor made Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Missouri State Bears, below favours Missouri Southern State Lions.
Venue
- Great Southern Bank ArenaSpringfield, MO
- Attendance1929
- OfficialsJoe Lindsay, Tucson Grigg, Owen Shortt
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