It was a little awkward at JQH Arena tonight with only 800 fans since the icy roads forced people to stay at home. Luckily, the Lady Bears secured a much-needed conference win despite the lack of applause.
Steph Anderson | The Standard
Icicles dangle from a bear sculpture outside of JQH Arena on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013.
Two student workers mop the main entrance on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s Christiana Shorter runs into the press row as SIU’s Ariel Haynes tried to regain possession of the ball on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s Christiana Shorter rebounds the ball against SIU’s Jordyn Courier on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s NiJay Gaines watches SIU’s Sidney Goins loose control of the ball on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow reacts after stealing and converting the ball twice in a row on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s Desiree Phillips is run out of bounds by SIU’s Cartaesha Macklin on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
SIU’s Azia Washington smacks Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow in the face as she tries to put up a shot on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s Pride Band performs at halftime on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s Anthony Downing dances with members of the football team and the Sugar Bears at halftime on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
SIU’s Ariel Haynes pulls in a rebound on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow runs into her sister and teammate Bry Snow on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
The SIU bench reacts after their teammate drained a 3-pointer on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s Kenzie Williams watches the ball go out of bounds while fending off SIU’s Ariel Haynes on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s Tyonna Snow can’t pull in a long pass as SIU’s Cartaesha Macklin attempts to swat it away on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
SIU’s Azia Washington holds an injured shoulder after a play on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
SIU’s Cartaesha Macklin reacts after throwing a pass out of bounds on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State’s Whitney Edie reacts after making a basket while fouled on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at JQH Arena.
