Seventh place wasn't what Missouri State had in mind when it signed up for the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship but it's at least better than eighth.
Missouri State (3-3) avoided total disaster in their multi-team event with a 76-64 win over Oakland (2-6) on Sunday afternoon in The Bahamas.
The win gives the Bears a better feeling heading into a two-game stretch against Missouri Valley Conference foes. They won't return to Springfield but will catch a flight to Chicago to play a 7 p.m. game on Wednesday against Illinois Chicago. They will then return to Springfield to host Bradley at 7 p.