Moments before tipoff with One Republic’s “Love Runs Out” blaring over the sound system at JQH Arena, Lady Bears’ forward Jasmine Franklin put on a dance party at center court.
The scoreboard operator picked up on the fun and made sure everyone in attendance for Missouri State’s conference opener on Friday night got a good view.
Jitters for the true freshman before her Valley debut? Hardly.
Franklin recorded the first double-double of her career with a game-high 17 points and 11 rebounds as Missouri State blasted Indiana State, 71-58. The Lady Bears (5-7, 1-0) trailed for just 0:45 of game clock and picked up their fourth consecutive win.