Bears Bounce Back, Beat Wright State 3-1

Today’s game was my last college assignment so it was somewhat bitter sweet. Good thing it was a beautiful day at the ball park, and the Bears broke a losing slump!

Steph Anderson | MSU Photographic Services

Missouri State assistant coach Paul Evans and graduate manager Robbie Robinson pretend to box before playing Wright State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Missouri State assistant coach Paul Evans talks with his team before playing Wright State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Missouri State’s Eric Cheray and Keenan Maddox pray before playing Wright State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Missouri State’s Spencer Johnson screams a pre-game chant before playing Wright State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Wright State’s Beau Phillips catches a pop-fly ball against Missouri State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Missouri State’s Spencer Johnson catches a fly ball against Wright State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Wright State’s Sam Picchiotti dives for a ground ball against Missouri State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Wright State’s Justin Kopale turns a double play over Missouri State’s Conor Smith on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

The home plate umpire walks away from Wright State head coach Rob Cooper on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Wright State’s Sam Picchiotti misses the ball as Missouri State’s Koby Peebles slides safely into second base on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Wright State’s John Brodner fields a ground ball against Missouri State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Missouri State’s Keenen Maddox high-fives his teammates after scoring against Wright State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Missouri State’s Travis McComack fields a ball as Wright State’s Beau Phillips runs to third base on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Missouri State’s Diamond Girls lead the 7th inning stretch during the game between Missouri State and Wright State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Wright State’s Sam Picchiotti can’t tag out Missouri State’s Keenen Maddox as he slides safely into second base on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Jon Hediger asks Missouri State head coach Keith Guttin’s daughter Lauren Guttin to marry him during the game between Missouri State and Wright State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Fans cheer for their friend who caught a foul ball during the game between Missouri State and Wright State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Missouri State’s Eric Cheray loses the ball as Wright State’s John Brodner tags second base on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 3-1.

Missouri State high-fives each other after their 3-1 win against Wright State on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hammons Field.

Bears Swept in Home Weekend Series against Wichita State

Although I shot the first and last games of the series, apparently I missed the bulk of the action in the second game. Despite the ugly weather and disappointing play, I caught several moments I liked.

Steph Anderson | The Standard and MSU Photographic Services

Missouri State’s Spencer Johnson cheers in a huddle before the game against Wichita State on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

Missouri State head coach Keith Guttin discusses with Wichita State’s head coach Gene Stephenson and umpires where foul territory boundaries are on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

Missouri State’s Keenen Maddox warms up before the game against Wichita State on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-0.

Missouri State listens to the national anthem before the game against Wichita State on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

Missouri State’s Travis McComack dives for a ground ball against Wichita State on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-0.

Wichita State’s Erik Harbutz catches a pop fly ball against Missouri State on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-0.

Wichita State’s Taylor Doggett reacts after sliding safely to third base against Missouri State on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

Missouri State’s Eric Cheray is greeted by Keenen Maddox at home plate after Cheray hit a home run against Wichita State on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

Missouri State’s Tate Matheny throws to the infield against Wichita State on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

Wichita State’s Casey Gillaspie warms up against Missouri State on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

Missouri State’s Eric Cheray tags Wichita State’s Mikel Mucha as he turns for a double play on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-0.

Wichita State’s Tyler Baker throws to first base against Missouri State on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

Missouri State’s Eric Cheray slides safely to third base under Wichita State’s Tyler Baker on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

Wichita State’s Tyler Baker reacts after being hit by a pitch against Missouri State on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

A fan attempts to grab a foul ball during the game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-0.

Wichita State’s Tanner Dearman dives for a ground ball against Missouri State on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

Wichita State’s Garrett Brummett is welcomed by his teammates after he finished pitching against Missouri State on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-0.

Wichita State’s Micah Green, center, and Casey Gillaspie react after scoring runs against Missouri State on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-0.

Wichita State’s TJ McGreevy reacts after his team scored against Missouri State on Sunday, May 4, 2013, at Hammons Field. MSU lost 3-2.

Softball Bears Victorious against Wichita State in Breast Cancer Game

Steph Anderson | The Standard

Ali Trickey is announced prior to the game against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s Caitlin Chaplin slides safely into second base as Wichita State’s Layne Greenlee tags her face on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s Kerri Cunningham fields a pop fly ball against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter tags out Wichita State’s Kacie Eich at second base on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State dugout cheers for their batters against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter bobbles a ground ball against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s Ashley Brentz reacts after scoring a run against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s dugout shield their eyes from the sun as they play against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Softball Bears Can’t Catch Creighton, Lose 3-1

Steph Anderson | The Standard

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter dances with Stevie Pierce (10) while the team is announced prior to the game against Creighton on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter pumps up her team prior to the game against Creighton on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s Erin McGonigal pumps up her team prior to the game against Missouri State on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s Amy Baker beats Missouri State’s Ashley Brentz to a first base tag on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Missouri State’s Chelsea Jones pitches against Creighton on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Missouri State’s Suzanne Allen beats Creighton’s Ashley Frutos to second base on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s Liz Dike dives for a ground ball against Missouri State on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s Ellen Homan catches a pop fly against Missouri State on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s Blair Lowe beats Missouri State’s Stacia Boeckstiegel to home plate on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s dugout welcomes Blair Lowe after she scored at home plate on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Faces of Nyla

Shocking news broke Monday afternoon.

Nyla Milleson and the Lady Bears assistant coaches were fired after a season in which they finished 14-17 and were bumped from the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in the play-in round against Drake on Thursday.

Director of Athletics Kyle Moats made the announcement alongside university President Clif Smart at a press conference at JQH Arena.

“Our fans expect the Lady Bears to compete for conference championships every year, play and win postseason games, and play harder and smarter than their opponents. So do I,” Smart said. “It is part of thinking bigger and bolder and never settling for mediocrity. To achieve that standard in women’s basketball, changes are necessary. Sometimes that means making hard decisions.”

Missouri State will pay Milleson $140,000 for the remaining two years of her contract.
Milleson coached the Lady Bears for six seasons, compiling a 105-87 record, three 20-win seasons, and the 2012 Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship.

“I’m grateful to have had this opportunity, and I appreciate the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes and staff through the years,” Milleson said in a written statement in a press release. “I wish the program and those associated with it continued success in the future.”

Junior guard Karly Buer, right, and junior forward Bry Snow address the media about the firing of women’s basketball coaching staff on Monday, March 18, 2013, in the Prime Overtime Club at JQH Arena.

Missouri State president Clif Smart listens to athletic director Kyle Moats address the media about the firing of women’s basketball coaching staff on Monday, March 18, 2013, in the Prime Overtime Club at JQH Arena.

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Monday’s press conference was one of the toughest assignments I have had in a long time. The Lady Bears were a huge part of my college experience and growth as a photographer. But the worst part was having to photograph my best friend hold back tears during a reaction statement while the media pointed a dozen microphones around her neck.

Although there is no concrete telling of where the program will land its feet and whose shoulders it will be on, I do know that with the Lady Bears’ fan following, tradition and talent there is promising future in the making.

Here are my favorite Nyla Milleson photos over the past four years.

MVC Tournament Outtakes

After the free media lunch, I had some time to kill until our 6 p.m. tipoff last night.

Steph Anderson | The Standard

Creighton plays Drake on Friday, March 8, 2013 in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Creighton’s Gregory Echenique dunks over Drake on Friday, March 8, 2013 in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Creighton’s Alex Olsen dribbles at center court on Friday, March 8, 2013 in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

MVC basketball fans walk around the concourse on Friday, March 8, 2013 in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Members of local news stations take a break outside on Friday, March 8, 2013 in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

A St. Louis Blues washer cleans clothes on Friday, March 8, 2013 in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Bears’ Season Ends with MVC Tournament Loss to Wichita State

Missouri State’s two-game winning streak was cut short when it mattered the most last night, losing 69-59 to No. 2 MVC seed Wichita State in a hard-fought game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Personally, I am glad that we at least made it past the first round or else this trip would have been somewhat of a waste, but it was promising to see the amount of heart the team showed despite their awful season.

Here are some frames of the action and emotion.

Steph Anderson | The Standard

Wichita State fans cheer during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens shoots over Wichita State’s Carl Hall (22) and Cleanthony Early (11) during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens reacts after making a basket while fouled against Wichita State during the MVC Tournament on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Anthony Downing laughs with Keith Pickens during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Wichita State’s Carl Hall reacts to making a basket while fouled during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Wichita State’s Tekele Cotton dunks the ball during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Christian Kirk battles Wichita State’s Ron Baker for a loose ball during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens reacts to his basket while fouled during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State head coach Paul Lusk yells to his players during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Christian Kirk battles Wichita State’s Carl Hall (22) and Jake White (50) for a rebound during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State head coach Paul Lusk talks with the referee about a call against his team during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Anthony Downing pulls in a rebound against Wichita State’s Jake White during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Nathan Scheer reacts after fouling out against Wichita State during the MVC Tournament on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Nathan Scheer reacts as time expires during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens defends Wichita State’s Cleanthony Early during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Wichita State’s Ron Baker reacts to a call during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Anthony Downing passes the ball as he steps out-of-bounds during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens hugs Nathan Scheer after he stepped off the court for the last time during the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens walks off the floor for the last time after the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Missouri State head coach Paul Lusk reacts in the press conference after the MVC Tournament game between Missouri State and Wichita State on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. MSU lost 69-59, finishing the season with a record of 11-22 and 7-11 in the MVC.

Bears Escape SIU to Advance in MVC Tournament

I arrived at Scottrade Center incredibly late because of the awfully slow MetroLink that I rode from the airport (near my hotel) to the arena. I sprinted to the press entrance to swipe my credential from the stack before heading onto the floor to find my designated spot about two minutes until tipoff. Phew!

Our men’s basketball team played their hardest tonight, and it showed in the final score. It is great that my stay in St. Louis isn’t short-lived like last year’s MVC Tournament, but the win meant my spring break has been cut a day short!

I am looking forward to tomorrow’s 6 p.m. game against Wichita State and hope to capture more emotion than in this game.

Steph Anderson | The Standard

SIU’s Desmar Jackson stretches before the MVC play-in game on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Nathan Scheer looks for a turnover call during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

SIU’s Jeff Early reacts after making a basket while fouled during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Gavin Thurman has the ball stripped by SIU’s Desmar Jackson during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Tomie Aromona goes up for a shot against SIU’s Jeff Early during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Anthony Downing goes up for a shot past SIU’s Davante Drinkard during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Tomie Aromona knocks the ball loose from SIU’s Colby Long during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

An SIU fan waves a cardboard cutout during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

SIU’s Dantiel Daniels reacts after being fouled during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Marcus Marshall loses control of the ball during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Christian Kirk loses control of the ball against SIU’s Jeff Early during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

SIU’s Jeff Early reacts after he received his third foul against Missouri State during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Anthony Downing battles SIU’s Anthony Beane for a loose ball during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Anthony Downing is helped up by Nathan Scheer, left, and Keith Pickens during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Dorrian Williams and the bench react to a three-pointer during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Marcus Marshall reacts with Christian Kirk after increasing their lead during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Marcus Marshall attempts a foul shot during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Marcus Marshall tries to knock the ball away from SIU’s Kendal Brown-Surles during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Fans wave cardboard cutouts during a free throw during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

SIU’s Diamond Taylor, back, and Colby Long react after their loss during the MVC play-in game between Missouri State and Southern Illinois on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State’s Anthony Downing is greeted by coach Paul Lusk as time expires in the Bears 61-53 win against Southern Illinois during the MVC play-in game on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Bears Victorious on Senior Night

The men’s basketball team earned an overdue conference win 64-56 this weekend against Bradley to secure a No. 7 seed in the MVC tournament. It also concluded my shooting career in JQH Arena. Although it is just a game of basketball, the last four years of photographing almost all the home Bears and Lady Bears games, equaling about 60 total, have really helped me hone my shooting ability. Basketball games at the Q on weekends have given me a sense of confidence behind the camera and practice to story-tell through a series of images. I will never forget sitting next to my friends behind the dashed line on the smooth hardwood floor–or looking like an idiot on TV after flying into the concrete by a sweaty player’s uncontrollable momentum.

Steph Anderson | The Standard

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens reacts during senior day activities on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena. Pickens announced yesterday that he will retire from playing at the end of the season due to chronic knee pain.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens takes to the floor for the last time with Nathan Scheer on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena. Pickens announced yesterday that he will retire from playing at the end of the season due to chronic knee pain.

Missouri State fans cheer before the start of the game against Bradley on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Marcus Marshall prepares for an inbound pass against Bradley on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Drew Wilson, center, gets a hand on the rebound against Bradley on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s fan section erupts during the game against Bradley on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena.

Bradley’s Will Egolf snags a rebound as Jalen Crawford gets out of the way on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens battles Bradley’s Tyshon Pickett for a rebound on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Keith Pickens reacts after fouling out during his last game on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena. Pickens announced yesterday that he will retire from playing at the end of the season due to chronic knee pain.

Missouri State’s Nathan Scheer is greeted by his teammates after a timeout is called on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Anthony Downing shakes fans’ hands as he exits JQH Arena on Saturday, March 2, 2013 after his senior game win.

Missouri State diver Zach Wheeler does “the worm” while participating in a Harlem Shake video shoot after the basketball game on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena.

Event staff clean the arena after the Missouri State men’s basketball game against Bradley on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at JQH Arena.

Lady Bears Can’t Catch Up in Annual Pink Game

This was probably my weakest shooting game of the season. Luckily the Lady Bears were wearing cool jerseys to make up for my off night.

Steph Anderson | The Standard

Fans make their way through the main entrance before the women’s basketball breast cancer awareness game between Missouri State and UNI on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Fans find their seats before the women’s basketball breast cancer awareness game between Missouri State and UNI on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

The Missouri State Lady Bears gather together for a pre game talk and prayer before their breast cancer awareness game against UNI on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

The Missouri State Lady Bears enter the arena floor before their breast cancer awareness game against UNI on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

The Missouri State Lady Bears listen to the national anthem before their breast cancer awareness game against UNI on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Missouri State’s Kenzie Williams battles UNI’s Hannah Schonhardt for a loose ball during their breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

UNI head coach Tanya Warren talks to her players on the floor during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow passes the ball up court after stealing it from UNI’s Hannah Schonhardt during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Missouri State’s Christiana Shorter muscles past UNI’s Jess McDowell (15) and Brooke Brown (22) during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Missouri State’s Bry Snow muscles past UNI’s Jacqui Kalin during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Missouri State head coach Nyla Milleson yells to her players during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Country artist Candy Coburn performs her song “Pink Warrior” at halftime during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Breast cancer survivors listen to country artist Candy Coburn as she performs her song “Pink Warrior” at halftime during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

A breast cancer survivor receives a hug from country artist Candy Coburn after she performed her song “Pink Warrior” at halftime during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow fires up while playing defense against UNI during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

UNI’s Amber Kirschbaum screams after she drained a basket during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

A fan enjoys the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

UNI’s Jacqui Kalin, left, and Amber Kirschbaum, center fight for a rebound during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Missouri State’s Desiree Phillips maneuvers around UNI’s Jen Keitel during a free throw during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

UNI’s bench celebrates a three-pointer during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Missouri State’s Christiana Shorter maneuvers around UNI’s Jen Keitel during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

A fan enjoys the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Fans watch from the upper bowl during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

The Missouri State Pride Band attempts to distract UNI’s Jacqui Kalin while she makes a free throw during the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Missouri State’s Karly Buer reacts after fouling out late in the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Missouri State head coach Nyla Milleson reacts during the press conference after the breast cancer awareness game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 82-78.

Steph Anderson | Photojournalist

Tag Archives: mvc

Bears Bounce Back, Beat Wright State 3-1

Bears Swept in Home Weekend Series against Wichita State

Softball Bears Victorious against Wichita State in Breast Cancer Game

Softball Bears Can’t Catch Creighton, Lose 3-1

Faces of Nyla

MVC Tournament Outtakes

Bears’ Season Ends with MVC Tournament Loss to Wichita State

Bears Escape SIU to Advance in MVC Tournament

Bears Victorious on Senior Night

Lady Bears Can’t Catch Up in Annual Pink Game