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Missouri State opens Valley play with loss at Southern Illinois

Missouri State's road woes continue after dropping its Missouri Valley Conference season opener.

Former Bears head coach Barry Hinson and Southern Illinois handed Missouri State a 75-70 loss Wednesday night in Carbondale, Illinois.

Southern Illinois now has a nine-game winning streak against Missouri State. The loss came in new Missouri State head coach Dana Ford's MVC head coaching debut.

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Slow start puts Bears in early hole

Much of what's been going on with the Bears on the road appeared within the first few minutes of the conference opener.