2018-2019 Men's Basketball News

Eric Lovett sits at a table holding a pencil as he prepares to sign the letter of intent.
Eric Lovett signs with FIU

April 25, 2019

West Plains, Mo. – Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball player Eric Lovett has signed a national letter of intent to join the Florida International University FIU Panthers in fall 2019.

From left are Montel Stewart, Johde Campbell, Eric Lovett, D'Andre Vilmar, Sardaar Calhoun and Houston Johnson. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)
Grizzly Basketball team members receive awards at sports banquet

April 15, 2019

Several members of the 2018-19 Grizzly Basketball team at Missouri State University-West Plains received individual awards at the annual Grizzly Sports Banquet Thursday evening, April 11, at the West Plains Civic Center’s Magnolia Room.

All four players are standing in front of a white backdrop.
Lovett named All-American, 4 receive All-Region honors

April 09, 2019

Eric Lovett, a sophomore guard on the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team, received third team All-American honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Monday.

Players are standing in a group on the court with their plaque.
Season comes to an end for Grizzly Basketball team

March 04, 2019

West Plains, Mo. – The 2018-19 season came to an end Saturday for the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team.

Sophomore forward Burone Edwards aims for the basket during a recent home game.
Grizzlies will face Moberly in Region 16 Championship Saturday

March 01, 2019

Jefferson City, Mo. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team is hoping the third time will be the charm when they face the Moberly Area Community College Greyhounds for the Region 16 Championship.

The group stands in a line across the basketball court.
Grizzlies fall to Moberly on Sophomore Night

February 26, 2019

West Plains, Mo. – In the final regular season game of the 2018-2019 season, the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team fell to Moberly Area Community College 108-79 Saturday night at the West Plains Civic Center.

The player puts the ball in the net for a dunk.
Grizzlies drop road game to region rival Mineral Area College

February 22, 2019

Park Hills, Mo. – Road wins in Region 16 have been hard to come by this season for the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team. And that didn’t change Wednesday evening when they traveled to Park Hills to face the Mineral Area College Cardinals. A series of defensive breakdowns coupled with offensive struggles cost the Grizzlies an 88-73 decision.

Members of the team gather in a huddle on the court with hands raised together and a finger on one hand making a "1" sign.
Grizzlies enter last week of regular season with 19-9 record

February 19, 2019

West Plains, Mo. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team enters the last week of regular season competition with a 19-9 record.

Basketball player slam dunks the ball in the hoop.
Grizzlies fend off Raiders for homecoming win

February 11, 2019

West Plains, Mo. – For the third time this season, the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team had to fend off a second-half scoring charge by the Three Rivers Raiders. And, for the third time this season, the Grizzlies successfully completed that task Saturday when they outlasted the Raiders 114-101 in Missouri State-West Plains’ annual homecoming game at the West Plains Civic Center.

Members of the team gather in a huddle on the court with hands raised together and a finger on one hand making a "1" sign.
Grizzlies hold off late charge by MAC, win in OT

February 07, 2019

West Plains, Mo. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team came up with the plays it needed to hold off the Mineral Area College Cardinals Tuesday evening for a 93-92 overtime win at the West Plains Civic Center arena.

Members of the team gather in a huddle on the court with hands raised together and a finger on one hand making a "1" sign.
Grizzlies now 16-8 after splitting games this week

February 01, 2019

West Plains, Mo. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team’s record now stands at 16-8 after splitting the two games on its schedule this week.

The 2018-19 Grizzly Basketball team is standing by row in the West Plains Civic Center arena.
'Well-rounded' team effort leads to another region win for Grizzlies

January 24, 2019

West Plains, Mo. – A “well-rounded” team effort led the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team to its third win over a Region 16 opponent this season.

Members of the team gather in a huddle on the court with hands raised together and a finger on one hand making a "1" sign.
Grizzlies pick up another win over Raiders

January 22, 2019

Poplar Bluff, Mo. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team held off a late second-half charge to pick up their second win of the season over Region 16 arch rival Three Rivers College.

The 2018-19 Grizzly Basketball team is standing by row in the West Plains Civic Center arena.
Game Postponed

January 19, 2019

Game with Three River's College postponed to 4 pm Sunday 1/20/19

Sophomore forward Burone Edwards goes for a layup during a recent home basketball game at the West Plains Civic Center.
Grizzlies down Arkansas Baptist 92-62

January 17, 2019

West Plains, Mo. – A better offensive performance in the first half helped propel the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team to its 13th win of the season.

Close-up view of the head of the Grizzly Statue
Grizzlies split 1st road games after winter break

January 15, 2019

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team went 1-1 in its first road trip following the winter break.