The Missouri State Lady Bears held a comfortable early lead before a series of dry spells that helped Creighton’s rally in the second half as they lost 56-47 this afternoon during the MVC Tournament semifinal round at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo.

The game included MSU season lows in points (47), shooting percentage (.299) and three-pointers (0).

Creighton’s Carli Tritz proved to be the game changer as she scored 27 of her career-high 29 points in the second half. Casey Garrison led MSU with 18 points and was the only player in double digits.

MSU now waits for NCAA and WNIT selections which will be announced Monday, March 12.

MSU head coach Nyla Milleson is greeted by the pep band while leaving the hotel prior to the game on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

Creighton head coach Jim Flanery high-fives fans before taking the floor on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

MSU’s Bry Snow drives the ball to the hoop on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

Creighton fans cheer on the Bluejays on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

MSU’s Jasmine Malone, left, and Bry Snow, right, steal the ball on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

MSU’s Karly Buer’s shot is blocked by Creighton’s Sarah Nelson on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

MSU’s Jaleshia Roberson reacts after missing a three-pointer on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

Creighton’s Carli Tritz, 21, who made a basket and was fouled on the same play, celebrates with teammates on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

MSU head coach Nyla Milleson talks to the Lady Bears after the game about her frustrations on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

Lacey Boshe, Karly Buer, Nyla Milleson and Casey Garrison hold somber expressions as they answer the media’s questions in the postgame press conference on Saturday, March 10, 2012.