LIVE Indiana State vs. Missouri State in Arch Madness, updates, stats, score, highlights
Indiana State enters the Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball tournament, also known as Arch Madness, as the top seed.
The Sycamores (26-5 overall, 17-3 conference) have won three MVC Tournament championships (1979, 2001, 2011) and hope today's quarterfinal matchup against No. 9 Missouri State begins the quest for a fourth title. ISU beat Missouri State both times during the regular season.
Nate Atkins will have analysis throughout, and we will have scoring updates, highlights and more. Please remember to refresh.
7:32 left 2H: ISU extends lead over Missouri State
Indiana State is on a 6-0 run. The Sycamores are now shooting 44% for the game (Missouri State is at 36%).
Indiana State 60, Missouri State 48
Finally, the Sycamores might be pulling away. They go up 60-48 with 7:32 left after some terrific passing inside has unleashed Robbie Avila and a well-rounded attack.
They're pretty fired up right now. Ready to go for the kill.— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) March 8, 2024
10:40 left 2H: Indiana State holds single-digit lead
Missouri State cut ISU's lead to 6 points after a free throw from Alston Mason. Indiana State went 3 minutes without a field goal. That ended when Robbie Avila made a layup at 11:54. Avila also made a jumper at 10:55.
Indiana State 56, Missouri State 48
Double team on @julian_larry214?
Make 'em pay @Robbie_Avila30#MarchOn | #Kaizenpic.twitter.com/PZZ7uLHna1— Indiana State Basketball (@IndStBasketball) March 8, 2024
16:05 left 2H: Indiana State extends lead to begin second half
ISU has outscored Missouri State to begin the second half, 13-7. Ryan Conwell and Jayson Kent lead Indiana State with 12 points each.
Indiana State 47, Missouri State 38
3-for-3 to start off the second half as @ryanc0nwell buries this one.#MarchOn | #Kaizenpic.twitter.com/E0GEFI5H4t
— Indiana State Basketball (@IndStBasketball) March 8, 2024
Halftime: Indiana State holds slim lead over Missouri State
Indiana State had a 12-point lead with a little over 5 minutes, but Missouri State stormed back.
Robbie Avila leads all scorers with 8 points. Both Ryan Conwell and Jayson Kent have 7 points.
Fittingly, both teams have shot exactly 38.7% from the floor.
Indiana State 34, Missouri State 31
2:17 left 1H: Missouri State makes a comeback vs. ISU
Ryan Conwell made a layup at 5:45 to give ISU a 29-17 lead, but the Sycamores went cold from there.
Missouri State went on a 10-0 run over the next few minutes to bring it to 2 points.
Indiana State 29, Missouri State 27
Clay block + Ayres 3⃣ = Back in it! pic.twitter.com/0boyhoYT0h
— Missouri State Basketball (@MSUBearsHoops) March 8, 2024
7:03 left 1H: Indiana State takes 8-point lead
Ryan Conwell's 3-pointer gave ISU an 8-point lead at the break. The Sycamores are 5 of 11 (46%) from deep.
Indiana State 25, Missouri State 17
The @jakewolfe24 hustle leads to the second-chance 3-ball from @ryanc0nwell
It's an eight-point lead for the Sycamores as the offense is starting to connect!#MarchOn | #Kaizenpic.twitter.com/0d3xrTNRa5— Indiana State Basketball (@IndStBasketball) March 8, 2024
11:51 left 1H: ISU takes the lead over Missouri State
Indiana State went on a 7-0 run that included two 3-pointers from Isaiah Swope. Both teams are struggling with their shots right now. ISU is shooting 33% from the floor while Missouri State is at 21%.
Indiana State 12, Missouri State 8
The vision by @julian_larry214 and the connection from @IjSwope - don't let them start to cook!#MarchOn | #Kaizenpic.twitter.com/YJTTWvbFmS
— Indiana State Basketball (@IndStBasketball) March 8, 2024
15:16 left 1H: Slow start for both Indiana State and Missouri State
Neither team made a field goal until the 17:46 mark. Jayson Kent has ISU's only basket so far.
Missouri State 4, Indiana State 3
.@Robbie_Avila30 to @20Jkent_25 - the Sycamores are on the board in a defensive battle early inside Enterprise Center#MarchOn | #Kaizenpic.twitter.com/FwZjbwHlEV
— Indiana State Basketball (@IndStBasketball) March 8, 2024
What time is Indiana State vs. Missouri State?
The game begins at 1 p.m. ET. at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
I’m here at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis to cover some Indiana State basketball for @IndyStarSports.
Arch Madness, baby.
Occasional updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/i08asJgvaE— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) March 8, 2024
How to watch Indiana State basketball vs. Missouri State
It can be streamed on ESPN+.
Arch Madness schedule
Thursday, March 7
Game 1: No. 9 seed Missouri State 60, No. 8 Murray State 35
G2: No. 5 Belmont 86, No. 12 Valparaiso 61
G3: No. 10 Evansville 59, No. 7 Illinois State 53
G4: No. 11 Illinois-Chicago 84, No. 6 Southern Illinois 82
Friday, March 8
G5: Missouri State vs. No. 1 Indiana State, 1 p.m.
G6: Belmont vs. No. 4 Northern Iowa, 3:30 p.m.
G7: G3 winner vs. No. 2 Drake, 7 p.m.
G8: G4 winner vs. No. 3 Bradley, 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9
Semifinals
G5 winner vs. G6 winner, 3:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network
G7 winner vs. G8 winner, 6 p.m., CBS Sports Network
Sunday, March 10
Championship game, 2:10 p.m., CBS
Missouri Valley Conference basketball standings
Regular-season results
Team | Conference | Overall |
Indiana State | 17-3 | 26-5 |
Drake | 16-4 | 25-6 |
Bradley | 13-7 | 21-10 |
Northern Iowa | 12-8 | 18-13 |
Belmont | 12-8 | 19-12 |
Southern Ill. | 11-9 | 19-12 |
Illinois State | 9-11 | 15-16 |
Murray State | 9-11 | 12-19 |
Missouri State | 8-12 | 16-15 |
Evansville | 6-13 | 15-15 |
Ill.-Chicago | 4-16 | 11-20 |
Valparaiso | 3-17 | 7-24 |
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: MVC tournament: ISU basketball vs. Missouri State live updates