Bears
Bears
Missouri St. Bears
Team History
The Missouri State Bears have a rich basketball tradition, capturing both NAIA and NCAA Division II glory before transitioning to NCAA Division I. Their trophy case boasts two NAIA National Championships (1952, 1953) and four NCAA Division II runner-up finishes. Though their NCAA Tournament appearances have been limited, they secured a victory in the 2010 CollegeInsider.com Tournament, showcasing their continued ability to compete on the big stage. Advance to read more of Missouri St. Bears Stats.
Missouri St. Bears Standings
The Missouri State Bears stats have a rich history in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) basketball. While they haven’t clinched a conference championship since 1997, they remain a competitive force. Their all-time record within the MVC boasts over 50% winning percentage, showcasing their consistent presence in the conference. Though facing challenges, their past achievements stand as a testament to their enduring strength within the MVC.
Missouri St. Bears Betting Statistics
Key Betting Terms:
• Point Spread (Covering the Spread): This is a wager on the margin of victory by a team. You’ll see a point value assigned to the favorite (negative) and the underdog (positive). For example, Missouri +7.5 means they need to either win the game outright or lose by less than 7.5 points for your bet to win.
• Moneyline: This is a simple bet on which team will win the game. The NCAAB odds will be expressed in a positive or negative format, indicating the amount you’d win based on a $100 wager.
• Futures: These are bets on long-term outcomes, such as Missouri winning the conference championship or the national championship. The odds will reflect the likelihood of the event happening.
• Over/Under (Totals): This is a wager on the combined score of both NCAAB teams in a game. You’ll see a total number set by the sportsbook, and you bet on whether the final score will be over or under that number.
Betting Trends
The Missouri St. Bears have a slightly winning record overall (16-15) and against the spread (16-14-1). Interestingly, their totals record leans more towards going over the betting line, sitting at 17-14. This suggests the Bears might be in close games that end up high scoring.
Player Performance
The Missouri State Bears’ performance in the recent MVC tournament was a mixed bag. They started strong with a convincing win over Murray State but fell short against the top-seeded Indiana State Sycamores in the quarterfinals. While details on individual players are unavailable here, it appears the Bears showed potential but need to tighten up their game against tougher opponents.
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The Missouri State Bears have had several successful seasons, but arguably their most dominant year was 1999. They reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen that year, led by future NBA player Kyle Lowry.
The Bears program has produced a number of NBA players, including: Kyle Lowry (Guard): All-Star point guard who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors. Hamidou Diallo (Guard): High-flying dunker currently playing for the Detroit Pistons. John Easterling (Forward): Played for several NBA teams in the 1980s and 1990s.
Lefty Driesell, who coached the Bears from 1958 to 1969, is considered one of the most important figures in the program's history. He led them to their first NCAA Tournament appearances and established a winning culture.
The Missouri State Bears have not won a national championship in men's basketball. Their deepest run in the NCAA Tournament was the Sweet Sixteen in 1999.
The Missouri State Bears currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). They have been members of the MVC since its inception in 1907.
