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Missouri State basketball loses Naples Invitational semifinal thriller to East Tennessee State

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In a game that featured 22 lead changes and no team leading by more than four in the entire second half, Missouri State had its heart broken in the end.

The Bears (3-2) lost 77-76 in the Naples Invitational semifinal round against East Tennessee State (3-2 on Tuesday night in Naples, Florida.

ETSU's David Sloan made a jumper with 2.5 seconds remaining to reclaim the lead. The Bears turned the ball over on the inbounds pass and lost the game.

Missouri State will play George Washington at 4:30 p.