(Last week: No. 3)
The Bears and ccoach Paul Lusk (above) continued their MVC title quest with an emphatic 67-50 victory at Valparaiso, which had won its previous 13 home games. Four Missouri State starters scored in double figures with forward Alize Johnson (11 points, 12 rebounds, four assists) delivering his typically strong all-around game. The Bears missed 20 of 28 three-point shot attempts but earned the road victory with terrific defense.