Lady Bears Squashed by Creighton

Tonight’s game was extremely hard to watch, but I have faith the Lady Bears will bounce back. Despite the sloppy play, halftime’s dog frisbee show stole the night in my opinion!

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Members of Missouri State’s ROTC look at the jumbotron before taking the court for the national anthem on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Nicole Smallwood and Tori Henderson pump up the team before the Creighton game on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 73-53.

Missouri State’s Kenzie Williams snags a loose ball against Creighton on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 73-53.

Missouri State’s Christiana Shorter muscles her way past Creighton’s Alyssa Kamphaus on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 73-53.

Creighton’s Sarah Nelson has her ankle taped after injuring it on a previous play on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 73-53.

Creighton head coach Jim Flanery complains to the referee on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 73-53.

Missouri State’s NiJay Gaines splits the Creighton defense under the hoop on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 73-53.

Creighton’s Marissa Janning celebrates after making a half-court shot as time expired after the first half on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 73-53.

Frisbee dogs and their handlers perform tricks during halftime during the Missouri State vs. Creighton women’s basketball game on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Kenzie Williams gets run over by Creighton’s McKenzie Fujan on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 73-53.

Missouri State’s Mikala McGhee gathers a rebound against Creighton’s Sarah Nelson on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 73-53.

Creighton head coach Jim Flanery cheers with his team’s bench after their teammate scored a three-pointer on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 73-53.

Portraits

Last Friday I shot two back-to-back portraits.

Since the men’s basketball team had to leave at 4 p.m. to travel to Bradley, I snagged freshman Marcus Marshall quickly for a portrait before he boarded the bus. I was unsure if he would be in practice attire so I decided to do a close-up. I tend to do dramatic looking sports portraits, using the entire athlete’s body in the frame, but I didn’t have much time to test different poses. Obviously I wanted to keep the dramatic feel so I used a blue gel on a flash behind him and an orange gelled flash angled directly left of him. It made for some interesting lighting in one of the ugly Hammons Student Center gyms.

Before Marshall’s portrait, I met up with Earle Doman in his office for a more professional looking photo. His office was a little crammed so I decided to shoot in the conference room adjacent to his secretary’s desk. I thought the reflection of the table added a little bit more interest to a regular-looking headshot.

Missouri State freshman guard Marcus Marshall poses for a portrait on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 in Hammons Student Center. Marshall has given the Bears a much needed offensive weapon this season, averaging 9.9 points per game, good for second on the team behind Anthony Downing.

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Vice President for Student Affairs Earle Doman poses for a portrait on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 in the conference room in Carrington Hall. After almost 25 years of service, Doman is retiring from the university at the end of the spring semester.

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Tournament of Champions 2013

Last year I shot almost the entire Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions since I was at school a week early for intersession classes. These kids are some of the nation’s top recruits, and the tournament is full of physicality and speed. This year I was able to squeeze in a few games around my schedule, even though I couldn’t make the championship day.

Prestonwood Christian’s Marquan Botley puts up a shot around St. John Boscoe’s Jason Dallas during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

St. John Boscoe’s Devin Burleson loses control of the ball after he runs into Prestonwood Christian’s Evan Peters during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

Cheerleaders perform during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

Prestonwood Christian’s Justin Smith tugs the jersey of St. John Boscoe’s Darien Williams while waiting for a rebound during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

St. John Boscoe head coach Derrick Taylor talks with his team during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

St. John Boscoe’s Brian Nebo (left) and Jordan Dallas help up their teammate Isaac Hamilton after being fouled during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

St. John Boscoe head coach Derrick Taylor shakes hands with Prestwood Christian head coach Chris Mayberry in the middle of the court during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

Paul VI’s Kevin Dorsey fouls Hillcrest’s Matt Rush during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

Paul IV’s Kevin Dorsey can’t hang onto the ball as two Hillcrest defenders pressure him during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

Fairfax Paul VI High School’s Josh Reaves throws down a dunk against Springfield’s Hillcrest High School during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

Paul IV’s Quadree Smith (left), Marcus Derrickson (center) and Jamall Robinson discuss the last play during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

Paul IV’s Tim Higgins puts up a shot over Hillcrest’s Juwan Johnson during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Jan. 17 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

A member of the Wilder juggling team is framed in a hoop during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Friday, Jan. 18 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

The Hillcrest High School Hornets gather for a cheer during the 2013 Bass Pro Shop Tournament of Champions on Friday, Jan. 18 at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

First Half of Lady Bears vs. Drake

Yesterday was a little hectic with the women’s basketball game starting an hour before one of the only home swim meets of the year. I am kicking myself because the game came down to a nail-biting free throw shot in the last seconds, which I had to miss. The game gave the Lady Bears their first conference win of the season.

Here is what I got in the first half.

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Missouri State head coach Nyla Milleson greets Drake head coach Jennie Baranczyk before their game on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU won 80-77.

Missouri State’s Whitney Edie is introduced before their game against Drake on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU won 80-77.

Missouri State’s Mikala McGhee battles Drake’s Alyssa Marschner for a loose ball on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU won 80-77.

Missouri State’s Kenzie Williams puts up a shot against two Drake defenders on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU won 80-77.

Missouri State’s Karly Buer battles Drake’s Mary Pat Specht for a loose ball on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU won 80-77.

Missouri State’s Christiana Shorter puts up a shot against Drake’s Emma Donahue on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU won 80-77.

Drake’s Carly Grenfell reacts after she makes a basket on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU won 80-77.

Drake’s Liza Heap scoops up the ball before Missouri State’s Kenzie Williams and Bry Snow can on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU won 80-77.

Equipment manager Danny Weathermon washes the Missouri State women’s basketball team’s practice jerseys after their game against Drake on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU won 80-77.

Missouri Overcomes Lady Bears, 91-77

By Steph Anderson | The Standard

Despite a two-point deficit going into halftime, the Missouri State Lady Bears couldn’t keep up with the hot-shooting Missouri Tigers losing 91-77 on Thursday, Dec. 6 at Mizzou Arena in front of 1,304 fans.

Although Missouri State took a promising 10-3 lead in the first two minutes, Missouri came out of the gates shooting 66.7 percent from the three-point line during the first half. In the second half, Missouri State missed its first 10 attempts and was forced to play catch-up. Missouri took the lead and never looked back, ahead by double-digits for the rest of the game.

“77 points should be enough to be in a ball game and we are going to put all the blame on the defensive end tonight,” Missouri State head coach Nyla Milleson said. “And it starts with communication and doing your job individually to make this team better, and we just didn’t do it.”

Morgan Eye scored a game-high of 21 points, who was one of five Missouri players to net 14 or more points. Christiana Shorter led Missouri State with 12 points.

“We just need to play the defense we know how to play,” Missouri State guard Hannah Wilkerson said.

The Lady Bears renewed their in-state rivalry with Missouri for the first time since 2004. The Lady Bears and Tigers have played just four times since 1990, meeting each year from 2001-04.

“We would love to continue the series, but this game is no more important than any other game on our schedule,” Milleson said. “We have great fans, we have great following and we are disappointed we didn’t play better.”

Missouri State gathers for a cheer in the locker room on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri State’s Whitney Edie prepares to high-five coach Trish Marsh as hard as she can before the game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri State celebrates a hot start on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri’s Morgan Eye, right, and Darian Saunders, center, help up their teammate Bri Kulas after a call went their way on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

A fan dances during a timeout on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri State’s Hannah Wilkerson runs upcourt after she stole the ball from Missouri’s Morgan Eye, right, on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri State’s Bry Snow’s shot is blocked, but a foul was called on the play on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri State’s Christiana Shorter fends off Missouri’s Lianna Doty as she and others dive for the ball on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri’s head coach Robin Pingeton signals a play to her players on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri State’s Hannah Wilkerson shakes off the Missouri defense on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri’s Lianna Doty reacts with Morgan Eye after a foul was called on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri’s Liz Smith reacts after scoring two points on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri State’s Whitney Edie reacts after making a bucket while fouled on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri fans dance to a song during a timeout on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri State’s NiJay Gaines gathers a loose ball on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Missouri State’s Mikala McGhee embraces Tyonna Snow after their loss on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. MSU lost 91-77.

Lady Bears Sneak Past ORU in OT, 73-72

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Fans begin to trickle into JQH Arena an hour before the women’s basketball game between Missouri State and Oral Roberts on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012.

Missouri State and Oral Roberts line up for the national anthem on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU won in overtime 73-72.

Missouri State’s Karly Buer passes the ball past an Oral Roberts defender on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU won in overtime 73-72.

Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow shoots the ball over Oral Roberts’ Kevi Luper on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU won in overtime 73-72.

Missouri State’s Kenzie Williams loses possession of the ball after she twists her knee on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU won in overtime 73-72.

Oral Roberts head coach Misti Cussen reacts as the referee describes a charge call against her team on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU won in overtime 73-72.

Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow dodges Oral Roberts’ Taylor Cooper as they race downcourt for a loose ball on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU won in overtime 73-72.

Missouri State Nyla Milleson calms her team down in the locker room during halftime on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU won in overtime 73-72.

Missouri State’s Hannah Wilkerson slides out of bounds on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU won in overtime 73-72.

A Missouri State fan reacts to the final seconds of regulation after Kenzie Williams missed a vital free throw on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU won in overtime 73-72.

Missouri State’s Hannah Wilkerson, right, and Mikala McGhee react after winning the game in overtime, 73-72, on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Hannah Wilkerson reacts as she runs past the Oral Roberts bench after winning the game in overtime, 73-72, on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at JQH Arena.

This Week’s Features

Here are a few features I shot for this week’s issue of The Standard. Plus, I was featured in the Springfield News-Leader this week! Here is a link to the article.

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Plaster Sports Complex, home to MSU’s football, soccer, field hockey and track and field teams, was completed in 1992. Few renovations have been made since. Read story here.

Freshman Drew Wilson poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 at JQH Arena. Against Philander Smith, Wilson became the first MSU freshman to record a double-double since Kyle Weems in 2008-09. Wilson redshirted last year and hopes to be a threat on the Bear’s squad this season. Read story here.

A mother and her two children sit on a bench next to a snowman figure in Jordan Valley Park on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 during Springfield’s Festival of Lights to kick off the holiday season.

From Above

I didn’t have to shoot tonight’s game, but I wanted to experiment a little. My original idea was to shoot the entire game from the catwalk. But by the second half, the score was starting to get very close, emotion was intensifying and I wasn’t having as much luck as I thought I would with the overhead angle. Here is a slew of my favorites.

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Missouri State’s newspaper The Standard lines the student section to be used for the opponent’s introduction before the game on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Jacksonville’s Javon Dawson, left, and Russell Powell stretch before the game against Missouri State on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Michael Simpson pauses for a moment during his stretch before the game against Jacksonville on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Members of the media prepare for their coverage of the Missouri State vs. Jacksonville basketball game on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens, top, and Drew Wilson stretch before the game against Jacksonville on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State gathers after their warmup on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State and Jacksonville line up for the national anthem before the game on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Drew Wilson fights for the tipoff against Jacksonville’s Glenn Powell on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Jacksonville’s Kordario Fleming completes his basket over Missouri State’s Keith Pickens on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Jacksonville’s Dylan Fritsch attempts a shot on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

The Missouri State Sugar Bears perform a routine at halftime on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Gavin Thurman attempts a shot before Jacksonville’s Kordario Fleming (23) swats the ball away on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Dorrian Williams runs into Jacksonville’s Glenn Powell on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Christian Kirk attempts a dunk against Jacksonville’s Kordario Fleming on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens fights for a loose rebound against Jacksonville’s Kordario Fleming on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Jacksonville’s Javon Dawson reacts after a foul was called against him on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Dorrian Williams looks up to the referee in hopes of drawing a foul on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Jacksonville’s Glenn Powell points up after winning the game against Missouri State on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State head coach walks off the court with his head down after losing to Jacksonville on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at JQH Arena.

No. 23 Aztecs Pull Away from Bears, 60-44

My eyes didn’t leave the court much this game because there was so much action even though I usually try to look for at least a few features in the crowd. Here is a wide edit from today’s game against No. 23 San Diego State.

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Missouri State’s 2011 fan of the year contest winner David Pottgen pumps up the student section by bangin on a trash can before the game against San Diego State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Anthony Downing is announced prior to the game against San Diego State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Dorrian Williams reacts after draining a three-point shot on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

San Diego State’s Chase Tapley blocks Missouri State’s Anthony Downing to the ball on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

The Missouri State defense gets tied during a San Diego State drive on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens can’t pull in a rebound against San Diego State’s Xavier Thames on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

San Diego State’s DeShawn Stephens reacts after a foul is called on Missouri State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Nathan Scheer attempts a layup against San Diego State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens strips San Diego State’s Xavier Thames of a loose ball on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

A Missouri State fan poses during a timeout on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens completes a layup over San Diego State’s Chase Tapley on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

The referee calls for a Missouri State possession after San Diego State’s Jamaal Franklin is caught traveling on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

San Diego State head coach Steve Fisher claps for his team against Missouri State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Christian Kirk puts up a shot against San Diego State’s Skylar Spencer on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

San Diego State’s DeShawn Stephens embraces Xavier Thames as Chase Tapley reacts after a foul is called on Missouri State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Anthony Downing, left, and Drew Willson run into each other while attempting to pull in a rebound against San Diego State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State head coach Paul Lusk signals a play to his team on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Marcus Marshall guards San Diego State’s Xavier Thames on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State head coach Paul Lusk talks to his team during a timeout against San Diego State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Marcus Marshall attempts a three-point shot against San Diego State’s JJ O’Brien on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens drives the ball to the hoop against San Diego State’s Jamaal Franklin (center) and JJ O’Brien on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

San Diego State’s Jamaal Franklin fights for a rebound against Missouri State’s Nathan Scheer on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State head coach Paul Lusk has a talk with Marcus Marshall as he comes off the court against San Diego State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

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San Diego State head coach Steve Fisher yells to his teammates against Missouri State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens attempts to dunk the ball against San Diego State’s Jamaal Franklin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

San Diego State’s James Rahon embraces Chase Tapley as they come off the court against Missouri State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Two girls sweep the student section after the Missouri State game against San Diego State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Cowgirls Tie Down Lady Bears in Regular-Season Opener

An upset over No. 22 Oklahoma State was within reach for the Lady Bears tonight–the same team that ended their post-season play last March. Even though you can’t ever blame the refs, they had a major impact on the outcome of the game. If the Lady Bears can finish their very first game to a ranked opponent only down by three points, they could be a major threat when conference play begins in a few weeks.

Steph Anderson | The Standard

The Missouri State basketball band plays during warmups on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Karly Buer is announced prior to the game against Oklahoma State on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Oklahoma State’s Toni Young reaches for the tipoff over Missouri State’s Whitney Edie on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Oklahoma State’s first-year head coach Jim Littell talks to his players during a timeout on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow races for a loose ball against Oklahoma State’s Brittney Martin on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Oklahoma State’s Liz Donohoe blocks Missouri State’s Kenzie Williams’ reverse shot on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Missouri State’s Hannah Wilkerson glides past the Oklahoma State defense to put up a shot on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Oklahoma State’s Tiffany Bias signals a play to her team on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Missouri State watches replays on the jumbotron before entering the court for the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

A young Missouri State fan lounges on “the best seats in the house” during the game on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow puts up a shot on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Missouri State’s Whitney Edie completes a layup over Oklahoma State’s Toni Young on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Missouri State head coach Nyla Milleson yells at her team during a timeout on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

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Missouri State’s Nijay Gaines amps up the crowd on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Referees discuss a controversial play on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow reacts after making a clutch shot on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow puts up a shot over three Oklahoma State defenders on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Missouri State waves to the crowd after the game on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

Missouri State’s Whitney Edie hangs her head during the press conference after the game on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 74-71.

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Tag Archives: Basketball

Lady Bears Squashed by Creighton

Portraits

Tournament of Champions 2013

First Half of Lady Bears vs. Drake

Missouri Overcomes Lady Bears, 91-77

Lady Bears Sneak Past ORU in OT, 73-72

This Week’s Features

From Above

No. 23 Aztecs Pull Away from Bears, 60-44

Cowgirls Tie Down Lady Bears in Regular-Season Opener