The Missouri State Lady Bears never led tonight against the Bradley Braves as they lost 86-69 in the regular-season finale and senior night at JQH Arena.

Karly Buer led MSU with 15 points, Shorter tallied 13 and Whitney Edie scored her season-high of 13 points.

With the loss, the Lady Bears dropped to 21-7 overall and 14-4 against conference opponents but still claim the No. 1 seed into next weekend’s MVC Tournament in St. Charles, Mo.

Jasmine Malone gets a kiss on the cheek from her father during Senior Day festivities on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Jaleshia Roberson is accompanied by her son Ja’Dyn who waved to the cheering crowd during Senior Day festivities on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Sophomore Karly Buer is introduced prior to the game on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Bradley sophomore Kelsey Budd attempts to keep the ball in play on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Senior Lacey Boshe glides past defenders to score a layup on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Senior Casey Garrison reacts to the referee after a foul she committed on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Three children eat snow cones while sitting in “the best seats in the house” on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Whitney Edie drives the ball to the hoop on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Christiana Shorter beats a Bradley defender to the ball along the sideline on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.

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Senior Casey Garrison can’t control her emotion during her Senior Day speech on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Senior Jasmine Malone cuts a piece of the net after the Lady Bears won the MVC regular season on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Senior Reagen Soldner, center, and other senior Lady Bears receive hugs from their teammates after the game on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at JQH Arena.