Missouri State Bears

Missouri State Bears

17-16 - 9th in MVC
Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2024-25 Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2024-25

An up-to-date list of every coaching hiring and firing in men's college basketball ahead of the 2024-25 season.

Missouri State heads to FBS, joining Conference USA in 2025 Missouri State heads to FBS, joining Conference USA in 2025

Missouri State will move up to the highest tier of Division I college football and join Conference USA in 2025, the league announced Friday.

Cuonzo Martin has agreed to a deal in principle to become the next coach at Missouri State - Pete Thamel Cuonzo Martin has agreed to a deal in principle to become the next coach at Missouri State - Pete Thamel

Sources: Cuonzo Martin to be next Missouri State coach Sources: Cuonzo Martin to be next Missouri State coach

Cuonzo Martin has agreed to a deal in principle to become the next men's basketball coach at Missouri State, sources told ESPN on Tuesday night.

Missouri State fires Dana Ford after 6 seasons, no NCAA tourney bids Missouri State fires Dana Ford after 6 seasons, no NCAA tourney bids

Missouri State fired coach Dana Ford on Monday after six seasons without an NCAA Tournament appearance.

Missouri State coach Dana Ford dismissed after six seasons Missouri State coach Dana Ford dismissed after six seasons

Missouri State coach Dana Ford is out after six seasons in which the Bears went 106-82 overall. They were 17-16 this season.

Indiana State beats Missouri State 75-59 in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Indiana State beats Missouri State 75-59 in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament

— Ryan Conwell scored 20 points and top-seeded Indiana State beat Missouri State 75-59 on Friday to reach the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

Julian Larry gets the hoop and the harm Julian Larry gets the hoop and the harm

Julian Larry gets the hoop and the harm

Missouri State defeats Murray State in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament 60-35 Missouri State defeats Murray State in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament 60-35

— Alston Mason had 22 points in Missouri State's 60-35 victory over Murray State on Thursday in the opening game of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

Donovan Clay throws down powerful slam vs. Murray State Racers Donovan Clay throws down powerful slam vs. Murray State Racers

Donovan Clay throws down powerful slam vs. Murray State Racers

MVC Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Indiana State 84.8 - 7 32
Drake 79.9 2 7 28
Bradley 74.1 7 12 23
Belmont 77.9 9 13 20
Northern Iowa 73.2 10 14 19
Southern Illinois 72.7 9.5 13 19
Illinois State 66.5 13.5 17 15
Murray State 69.8 16.5 20 12
Missouri State 71.2 12 16 17
Evansville 70.9 13 18 17
UIC 70.3 17 21 12
Valparaiso 67.6 21.5 25 7
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Alston Mason
  • Assists Per Game

    Matthew Lee
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Alston Mason

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    N.J. Benson
  • Steals Per Game

    Alston Mason
  • Blocks Per Game

    N.J. Benson