ST. LOUIS – Missouri State's season is on the line as they take on the Valparaiso Crusaders in the play-in round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
The winner of the game will play Southern Illinois on Friday at 6 p.m. in the quarterfinals.
The Bears beat the Crusaders in both matchups during the regular season.
MSU won 67-50 on Dec. 31 on the road. On Jan. 17, the Bears beat the Crusaders 64-57 at home.
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