Indiana State Sycamores @ Missouri State Bears
Clay scores 21, Missouri State edges Indiana State 64-62
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — Donovan Clay's 21 points helped Missouri State defeat Indiana State 64-62 on Sunday night.
Clay was 7 of 15 shooting, including 2 for 4 from distance, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Bears (9-9, 5-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Bryan Trimble Jr. shot 5 for 11 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free throw line to add 20 points. Dalen Ridgnal shot 2 for 8 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with nine points, while adding 10 rebounds.
Cameron Henry led the Sycamores (13-6, 6-2) in scoring, finishing with 17 points. Courvoisier McCauley added 15 points for Indiana State. In addition, Cooper Neese had 12 points.
Trimble scored 12 points in the first half for Missouri State, who led 35-31 at the break. Clay led Missouri State with nine points in the second half.
Both teams next play Wednesday. Missouri State visits Drake while Indiana State hosts Bradley.
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Game Information
Springfield, MO
Referee:Rick Crawford
Referee:Kipp Kissinger
Referee:Antinio Petty
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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