Missouri State women’s basketball kicked off their new season Monday, November 2, with an absolute statement, defeating in-state rival Southeast Missouri State 77-40. Before the ball even tipped at Great Southern Bank Arena, the Lady Bears unveiled a fresh banner celebrating their 2026 Conference USA Tournament title, setting the tone for a night where they absolutely dominated the court. This team is already 1-0, and they are playing like champions from the jump.
Depth Chart? More Like a Scoring Party
Forget relying on just one or two stars. Missouri State put on a scoring clinic, and what truly stands out is how many different players got in on the action. We’re talking 13 different scorers contributing to that 77-point total against SeMo. That’s not just deep, that’s a full-on rotation where everyone can make an impact. Lainie Douglas led the charge, dropping 15 points on an efficient 6-for-9 from the field. But the fact that nearly every player who stepped on the court found a way to score tells you everything about the kind of team Beth Cunningham has built.
A New Season, A Familiar Championship Vibe
That banner unveiling wasn’t just for show. It was a declaration. This Missouri State squad is coming off a Conference USA Tournament Championship, and they look like they haven’t missed a beat. To open the season with such a commanding victory, showing off incredible team depth, you know they are coming into this year with serious momentum. They proved their depth is going to be a massive factor, and if this is just the beginning, the rest of the league needs to take notice.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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