The last week of Missouri State basketball has been one of the most exciting weeks in the program's recent history.
By holding opponents to 37 or fewer points in consecutive games, the Bears made history on the defensive end as the team continues to show they are buying in to new head coach Dana Ford's philosophy.
So are the 10-11 Bears back to being a relevant team in the eyes of the Missouri Valley Conference?
Here are five reasons why they are back and five reasons why you should take a deep breath and remain calm: