CHICAGO — The Illinois State women's basketball team completed a 2-0 road swing Sunday with a 75-66 Missouri Valley Conference victory over Illinois-Chicago at Credit Union 1 Arena. The Redbirds outscored the Flames 21-5 over the final 4:11 of the second quarter and carried a 43-28 advantage into halftime.

Illinois State guard Malachi Poindexter (1) celebrates in the second half against Missouri State on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Malachi Poindexter (1) hits a three against Missouri State on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at CEFCU Arena.

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The Indiana State women's basketball team fought hard against a solid Missouri State team Sunday afternoon — an effort that included a career-high double-double from Saige Stahl of 14 rebounds

Graduate guard Cael Schmitt made his UNI debut on Saturday night after missing the first 18 games of the season due to injury. Kennard Davis Jr led SIU with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Ali Dibba had 14 points. UNI returns to action Tuesday at home against Missouri State in a 7 p.m. tipoff.

Missouri State guard and Lawrence High School graduate Zaxton King has already carved out an essential role for the Bears as a true freshman. King has started all 18 games this season, averaging almost 10 points per game.

Johnny Kinziger's 19 points helped Illinois State defeat Missouri State 74-68 on Saturday night. Kinziger shot 7 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Redbirds (11-8,

Missouri State basketball dropped to 0-7 in MVC play with its loss to SIU. Is there any way the Bears can inspire hope before the end of the year?

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KFVS) - The SIU Basketball team defeated Missouri State on the road Wednesday 73-51 to sweep the season series 2-0. Three Salukis scored in double-figures led by Ali Dibba with 22 points, 20 of those coming in the 2nd half. With the win, Southern Illinois improves to 2-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

SPRINGFIELD–The Missouri State Lady Bears finished off a sweep of their Missouri Valley Conference competition to wrap up their three game homestand. The Lady Bears routed the Salukis,

Missouri State is 0-5 to start league play for the first time since Cuonzo Martin's first stint as the program's head coach.

The MVC features remarkable competitive depth, as Missouri State coach Cuonzo Martin and SIUC coach Scott Nagy can attest.