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Lady Bears picked fifth in preseason Valley poll
ST. LOUIS, Mo–The Missouri Valley Conference held it’s media day for women’s basketball Tuesday. And the coaches, sports information directors and selected media picked Drake as the overwhelming favorite to win. In our Bear Nation report, the Missouri State Lady Bears were picked fifth, just behind Murray State. Northern Iowa was second and Belmont third. […]
Springfield Sports HOF Class of 2024 has Bears feel
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame inducted it’s Class of 2024 Tuesday night. Six individuals and the Hillcrest baseball program made up the class. And the class has a definite Missouri State feel. Among the inductees, legendary Bears softball coach Holly hesse and long time Bears mens soccer coach Jon Leamy. Dennis Heim […]
Red hot Zizzers sweep Central in volleyball
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–High School volleyball Monday night, 18 match winner West Plains paying a visit to Central at the “Pit”. The Zizzers came out of the gate on a roll to take a commanding 11-7 lead thanks to strong play at the net. Like this well placed kill by Ella Orr. But the Bulldogs fought back. […]
2024 MVC preseason poll is out. See where Missouri State basketball was ranked, all-MVC picks
The last time Cuonzo Martin coached Missouri State basketball, he threw his arms into the air in celebration as the Bears won their first Missouri Valley Conference title. Thirteen years later, as Martin returns to the Bears' sideline, expectations are much lower as his program plays its final season in the Valley. ...
Carl Junction Volleyball shuts out Hillcrest 3-0
CARL JUNCTION, MO – The Carl Junction Bulldogs came into the evening yet to lose a game throughout their season so far with a 12-0 record as they hosted the 5-6-3 Hillcrest Hornets. The Bulldogs took set one 25-21 and had an early lead in set two, but clawing their way back was the Hornets. […]
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