Missouri State seniors Dale Lamberth 20 and Deven Mitchell 24  turned in career-high scoring efforts to lead the Bears to an 86-67 victory over a resilient Harding University squad Friday evening in  they play UNC Greensboro tonight.

Northwest Missouri State beat Baker 76-44 at home.  Missouri Western beat the Peacocks of Upper Iowa 76-69.  Missouri Southern wins 82-81 over Cameron in the Pittsburg State Classic.

This afternoon, The University of Missouri-Rolla plays Blackburn.  The Billikens play Furman tonight.