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Lady Bears break a huddle

Cheer on the Bears and Lady Bears in the MVC Tournaments

Join fellow Bears fans at The Hangout, the official hospitality room for Missouri State University fans, during the MVC Basketball Tournaments in March.

February 22, 2017 by Mary Chiles

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Lady Bears celebrate 2016 MVC tournament title
Bears player drives for a layup
Lady Bears player stares down defender
Bears player makes a pass
Lady Bears player takes a jumpshot
Cheerleaders fly flags that spell out B-E-A-R-S

You can enjoy the game by getting into the maroon and white spirit without missing any of the action.

  • Watch other MVC games on televisions and scope out the competition.
  • Enjoy free snacks and soft drinks plus a cash bar is available.
  • Get ready for the action with a pep rally before every Lady Bears game with Bear Mania Basketball Band, MSU Cheer Squad and the Sugar Bears.
  • Update your maroon and white with BearWear from the Missouri State Bookstore and decorate posters to show your Bear spirit.

Hoops in the Heartland

Lady Bears player dribbles the ball
Sugar Bears greet fans at the hangout
Lady Bears break a huddle

What: Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament

Where: The Quad Cities, Illinois at the iWireless Center

When: Thursday, March 9 – Sunday, March 12, 2017

Opening game

What: Missouri State Lady Bears vs. Evansville Purple Aces

Where: The Quad Cities, Illinois at the iWireless Center

When: Friday, March 10, 2017 at 8:32 p.m.

Pep rally for this game begins at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

The Hangout hours

Doors open three hours before each Missouri State game and pep rallies begin two hours before MSU tip-off. Find the tournament bracket here.

Located at Bierstube Bar & Grill – within walking distance of the games.

Buy MVC Tournament Tickets

Join the Facebook event

Need a ride from Springfield to see the Lady Bears?

Lady Bears player drives for layup
Lady Bears player shoots the ball
Lady Bears player steals the ball

Hop on the fan bus departing from Springfield! Time TBD depending on seeding. Roundtrip bus ride is only $60 per person. Hotel rooms will be booked for bus passengers at a 2-night minimum of $105 per night. All-session and individual game tickets are available for purchase. To sign up, please email JulieWright@missouristate.edu or call 417-836-4143.

Can’t make it to the game?

Check out the livestream on WatchESPN. Blackout restrictions may apply.

Arch Madness

The Bears advanced to the semifinals before losing to the Wichita State team that went on to win the tournament.

Bears player dunks the ball
Cheerleaders celebrate at the Hangout during MVC Tournament
Bears player dives for a loose ball

What: Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament

Where: St. Louis, Missouri at the Scottrade Center

When: Thursday, March 2 – Sunday, March 5

The Hangout hours

March 3-5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Missouri State game days

Located on the main floor at the north end of the St. Louis City Center Hotel – within walking distance of the games.

Buy MVC Tournament Tickets

Join the Facebook event

Can’t make it to the game?

Check out the livestream on WatchESPN.


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