Valparaiso is sixth in the MVC scoring 76.1 points while shooting 43.2% from the field. The Bears are 2-14 against MVC opponents. Missouri State is 7-8 in games decided by at least 10 points.

Missouri State Bears (9-17, 2-13 MVC) at UIC Flames (15-11, 7-8 MVC) Chicago; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Michael Osei-Bonsu and Missouri State take on Modestas Kancleris and UIC on Sunday.

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Missouri State Bears (9-17, 2-13 MVC) at UIC Flames (15-11, 7-8 MVC) Chicago; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flames -6.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: UIC will try to break its ...

Because of its move to the FBS ranks, Missouri State will have 105 roster spots and 85 players on scholarship. That's up by 22 scholarships than what was allowed as an FCS team. Bears coach Ryan ...

Missouri State baseball enters its final season in the Missouri Valley Conference and its first since 1983 under a new head coach. Former Bears standout Joey Hawkins takes over a program he looks ...

The Bears are 10-2 against MVC opponents. Missouri State scores 73.0 points while outscoring opponents by 11.1 points per game. Southern Illinois scores 59.8 points per game, 2.1 fewer points than ...

The Bears are 2-13 in conference play. Missouri State averages 13.1 turnovers per game and is 5-8 when turning the ball over less than opponents. UIC averages 79.5 points, 8.1 more per game than ...

BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State hosts Valparaiso after Kyrah Daniels scored 23 points in Missouri State’s 83-48 win over the Southern Illinois Salukis. The Bears have gone 11-0 in home games.

The Bears are making 44.2% of their shots from the field, 2.2% higher than the Beacons concede to opponents (42%). The Bears average 35.2 rebounds, better than the Beacons by 10.2 boards per game.

Saturday's MVC slate includes the Missouri State Bears (9-17, 2-13 MVC) against the Illinois State Redbirds (15-12, 7-9 MVC) at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Advertisement Article continues below this ad ...