The Missouri State University men’s basketball team exited the Missouri Valley Conference Arch Madness Tournament on the first day, losing in an uncompetitive and disheartened 70-54 blowout to Illinois State University.Junior forward Michael Osei-Bonsu (L) and junior guard Vincent Brady II (R) wait for their announcements in the starting lineup against the Redbirds at Arch Madness.Freshman guard Zaxton King has been one of the standouts of the Bears’ starting lineup in the 2024-25 season, averaging 8.9 points per game and 2.8 boards. In St. Louis on Thursday, King only scored 3 points and 2 rebounds, shooting only one good 3-pointer, going 1-5 for the rest.
