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'Defend no matter what': Bears' new motto sends shock waves after dominating champs

In the middle of Missouri State's 70-35 beatdown of a team coming off a Final Four appearance, a small, maroon laminated sign could be seen being held up by a player on the Bears' bench.

Keandre Cook broke away during the second half before he threw down a one-handed dunk to get the 4,863 fans in attendance on their feet.

The bench went crazy.

About a minute later, senior Ryan Kreklow came up with a steal before lobbing the ball up to Tulio Da Silva for a fast-break slam.

The arena went crazy.