After coming up empty during a week that began with championship aspirations, Missouri State begins a new week, still with the hopes of a championship.
The Missouri Valley Conference Tournament begins Thursday at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The winner of Arch Madness will advance to the NCAA Tournament.
Missouri State begins its tournament on Friday in a quarterfinal matchup at 2:35 p.m. against Bradley. With three wins in three days, the Bears will be dancing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 20 years.
Here are 10 thoughts on Missouri State basketball heading into Arch Madness: