The Hilltoppers scored 49 points over the final 20 minutes, shooting 61.3 percent from the field and making six of 10 3-pointers. And yet, that scoring wasn’t enough because of their own defensive woes.
MSU posted 56 second-half points, making 75 percent of its field goals and 66.7 percent of its 3s. WKU’s inability to slow the Bears on Wednesday led to an 84-78 loss at JQH Arena.
The loss dropped the Toppers to 4-4 overall this season and 0-3 in road contests. Missouri State (4-5) snapped a five-game losing streak with its victory.
“If we’re not playing tough and we’re not playing with a lot of effort, it’s not going to come out in our favor.