ST. LOUIS – Odds would indicate Missouri State is a big underdog in Friday's late quarterfinal at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
The Bears are seeded sixth after finishing in a tie for sixth place in the regular season standings.
Their opponent, Northern Iowa, finished in a tie for third place and is seeded third. The Panthers are a one-point favorite.
The odds may not mean anything in this game, though.
The No. 6 seed has beaten No. 3 in each of the last four years at Arch Madness.
That history is of much interest to the players.