Men’s basketball has really lost its excitement this season. The Bears have lost four straight MVC games, dropping to eighth place in a 10-team conference. There was, however, a glimmer of hope from MSU freshman Gavin Thurman who netted a career-high of 21 points last night.
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Missouri State’s Drew Wilson has a laugh with his teammates Dorrian Williams (left) and Keith Pickens (right) as they stretch before their game against No. 20 Wichita State on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Missouri State’s student section, with the company of a Justin Beiber cardboard figure, erupts before the game against No. 20 Wichita State on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Missouri State’s Marcus Marshall steals the ball from Wichita State’s Tekele Cotton on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall speaks with his team during a timeout on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Missouri State’s Christian Kirk puts up a shot over Wichita State’s Chadrack Lufile on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Wichita State’s Cleanthony Early reacts after making a three-pointer against Missouri State on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Missouri State’s Keith Pickens trips after he stole the ball from Wichita State’s Cleanthony Early on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Missouri State’s Anthony Downing finds space to put up a shot around Wichita State’s Malcolm Armstead on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Wichita State’s Carl Hall reacts after making a bucket and being fouled by Missouri State on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Missouri State’s Anthony Downing is held back by Wichita State’s Jake White during a free throw on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Missouri State’s Anthony Downing loses control of the ball against Wichita State on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Frisbee dogs and their handlers perform tricks during halftime during the Missouri State vs. Wichita State basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Frisbee dogs and their handlers perform tricks during halftime during the Missouri State vs. Wichita State basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s Anthony Downing throws up a shot against Wichita State’s Tekele Cotton on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Missouri State’s Nathan Scheer dives for a loose ball against No. 20 Wichita State on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Missouri State’s Drew Wilson gathers a rebound against Wichita State’s Cleanthony Early on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Missouri State’s Anthony Downing blocks a shot by Wichita State’s Cleanthony Early on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Wichita State’s Carl Hall fouls Missouri State’s Gavin Thurman on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Wichita State’s Cleanthony Early (right) shakes hands with teammate Tekele Cotton as they and Carl Hall (left) react after beating Missouri State on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
Members of the Springfield police shake hands with Missouri State’s Nathan Scheer after the game against Wichita State on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at JQH Arena. MSU lost 62-52.
