As has become a theme under third-year head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, the Missouri State Lady Bears feature a difficult non-conference slate.
Agugua-Hamilton's schedule features games against hall of fame head coaches, a home matchup with Mizzou and a chance at redemption against one of the top mid-major programs in the country.
Missouri State tips off its season at Little Rock at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9. Its first home game is at 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 against North Texas.
Here is a breakdown of the teams on the Lady Bears' schedule — ranked by difficulty from easiest to the most challenging.