The Missouri State Lady Bears' season ended in the NCAA Tournament first round after a heavy 87-45 loss to No. 1 Texas. Kaemyn Bekemeier led Missouri State with 14 points, while teammates Lainie Douglas and Maiesha Washington each contributed 11 points. Although they struggled initially, the Lady Bears showed resilience in the third quarter, scoring 22 points. This marked their 18th NCAA Tournament appearance and continued their streak of 11 consecutive postseason appearances.

By the Numbers
  • Missouri State finished with a record of 23-13 for the season.
  • Kaemyn Bekemeier logged 1,254 minutes this season, a program record.
  • The team鈥檚 36 games played in a single season are the most in program history.
State of Play
  • The Lady Bears performed better in the second half, shooting 69% in the third quarter.
  • They managed to hit four three-pointers while limiting Texas to 2-for-9 from beyond the arc.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the team will regroup and focus on building for the next season, aiming to maintain their winning tradition and improve upon this year's performance. Key players will likely target individual growth and focus on enhancing team dynamics in the offseason.

Bottom Line

Despite the disappointing end to the season, the Lady Bears demonstrated resilience and a strong foundation for future success, with several standout performances that signal a promising outlook for next year.