The Missouri St. men’s basketball team wrapped up exhibition play on Thursday with a convincing 116-66 victory over Missouri Southern in Springfield. The Bears jumped out to a 56-28 lead at the half and upped the ante even more with 60 points in the second half. Missouri St. shot 65.5 percent in the second half.

Blake Ahearn led six Bears in double-digit scoring with 19 points. Tyler Chaney and Deke Thompson pitched in 18 apiece, Nathan Bilyeu had 17, Sky Frazier socred 13 and Dale Lambet added 10. Missouri St. took advantage of 28 Missouri Southern turnovers.

The Lions, lost 87-61 to Mizzou on Tuesday