Missouri State

FILE - Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski (11) shoots for three points against Oklahoma's Jalen Hill (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., in this Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, file photo. Zegarowski announced he's leaving Creighton and declaring for the NBA draft, the biggest name in an exodus that started after the Bluejays' run to the NCAA Sweet 16. “I will be entering the 2021 NBA draft and look forward to continuing to work hard, chase my dreams and play the game I love,” Zegarowski tweeted Tuesday, April 13, 2021. “Thank you Creighton for making my college experience so special. I will forever be a Bluejay.” (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Creighton star Zegarowski says he's declaring for NBA draft

By Eric Olson Apr. 13, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

Boilermakers bring back Lusk; Williams to test NBA waters

Apr. 12, 2021 03:45 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter is bringing back one familiar face and could be losing another. Just hours...

Hawkins, Northwest Missouri St. repeat as D-II champs 80-54

Mar. 27, 2021 02:50 PM EDT
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Ryan Hawkins scored 14 of his 31 points in a back-breaking second-half run as Northwest Missouri State capped a dominating season with...

St. John's guard Rasheem Dunn (3) goes to the basket past Seton Hall guard Myles Cale during overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. Seton Hall won 77-69. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Seton Hall Pirates at St. John's Red Storm 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:48 AM EST

Duke guard DJ Steward (2) celebrates a basket with teammate Duke guard Jordan Goldwire, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke defeated Louisville 70-56. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Conference USA - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at UAB Blazers 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley greets his players a break against Georgetown in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP)

UConn returns to MSG and Big East Tournament with high hopes

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 09, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Yesufu lifts Drake past Missouri St. 71-69 in MVC tourney

Mar. 06, 2021 06:51 PM EST
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Joseph Yesufu knifed down the lane, splitting two defenders, and kissed the winning basket off the glass with 2.5 seconds remaining as Drake...

Loyola of Chicago's Keith Clemons (5) passes as Indiana State's Randy Miller Jr., left, and Julian Larry defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 6, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Ohio Valley - Semifinal 2 (win) at Ohio Valley - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/6/2021

Mar. 06, 2021 01:48 PM EST

Missouri St. ousts Valparaiso 66-55 in MVC quarterfinals

Mar. 06, 2021 01:45 AM EST
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Isiaih Mosley tied a career-high 29 points with 12 rebounds and Missouri State beat Valparaiso 66-55 in the Missouri Valley Conference...

Missouri State's Demarcus Sharp (0) watches as Valparaiso's Sheldon Edwards (13) and Ben Krikke reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Friday, March 5, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Missouri Valley - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Drake Bulldogs 3/6/2021

Mar. 05, 2021 09:50 PM EST

Prim scores 29 to lead Missouri St. past S. Illinois 68-53

Feb. 17, 2021 11:38 PM EST
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Gaige Prim had a career-high 29 points, 21 rebounds and six assists as Missouri State beat Southern Illinois 68-53 on Wednesday night. ...

Mosley carries Missouri St. over short-handed Bradley 72-57

Feb. 14, 2021 07:01 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Isiaih Mosley scored 27 points as Missouri State topped short-handed Bradley 72-57 on Sunday. Gaige Prim added 20 points for the Bears....

Taylor scores 32 sending Austin Peay past SE Missouri St.

Feb. 13, 2021 09:24 PM EST
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Terry Taylor scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Austin Peay topped Southeast Missouri 78-63 on Saturday. ...

Black leads Missouri St. past Bradley 80-58

Feb. 13, 2021 08:25 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Ja’Monta Black scored 24 points as Missouri State romped past Bradley 80-58 on Saturday. Gaige Prim added 20 points for the Bears. ...

Hervey lifts Missouri State over Southern Illinois 65-53

Feb. 10, 2021 10:40 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Keaton Hervey had 18 points and three blocks as Missouri State got past Southern Illinois 65-53 on Wednesday night. ...

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, right, watches as St. John's Posh Alexander, left, drives after stealing the ball from him during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

St. John's shuts down No. 3 Villanova in 70-59 upset

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 04, 2021 12:49 AM EST

Krutwig carries Loyola of Chicago past Missouri State 70-50

Feb. 01, 2021 10:13 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Cameron Krutwig had 19 points and five assists as Loyola of Chicago stretched its winning streak to eight games, romping past Missouri...

Krutwig leads Loyola of Chicago past Missouri St. 72-46

Jan. 31, 2021 05:50 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Cameron Krutwig had 18 points and five assists as Loyola of Chicago won its seventh straight game, romping past Missouri State 72-46 on...

Hemphill scores 24 to lead Drake past Missouri St. 78-73

Jan. 27, 2021 11:56 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Shanquan Hemphill had a career-high 24 points as Drake won its 15th consecutive game to start the season, narrowly defeating Missouri...