Two Daniels free throws made it a five-point deficit for Missouri State, but as the Lady Bears were forced to foul down the stretch, Murray State iced the game at the line, finishing the day 23 ...

The redshirt sophomore surprised Lady Bears fans by singing the National Anthem before the team's 72-47 win over Illinois ...

BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State and UIC play in the MVC Tournament. The Bears are 16-4 against MVC opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. Missouri State is third in the MVC in rebounding with 35.2 ...

BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State comes into the matchup against Belmont as losers of three in a row. The Bears are 7-7 in home games. Missouri State has a 0-5 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Missouri State Bears (9-22, 2-18 MVC) vs. Illinois State Redbirds (18-13, 10-10 MVC) St. Louis; Thursday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Missouri State play in the MVC Tournament.

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -1.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State comes into the matchup against Belmont as losers of three in a row. The Bears are 7-7 in home games.