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Lady Bears stay loose, top Indiana State in Valley opener

Moments before tipoff with One Republic’s “Love Runs Out” blaring over the sound system at JQH Arena, Lady Bears’ forward Jasmine Franklin put on a dance party at center court.

The scoreboard operator picked up on the fun and made sure everyone in attendance for Missouri State’s conference opener on Friday night got a good view.

Jitters for the true freshman before her Valley debut? Hardly.

Franklin recorded the first double-double of her career with a game-high 17 points and 11 rebounds as Missouri State blasted Indiana State, 71-58. The Lady Bears (5-7, 1-0) trailed for just 0:45 of game clock and picked up their fourth consecutive win.