Missouri State Prevails Over UT Arlington in 78-68 Victory
SPRINGFIELD — The Missouri State Bears secured a 78-68 victory against UT Arlington on Tuesday night, with Zaxton King leading the charge by contributing 18 points. King demonstrated his prowess by shooting 5-of-14 from the field, including 2-of-5 from beyond the arc, while also perfecting his free-throw attempts with a flawless 6-of-6 performance.
Supporting King, Vincent Brady II scored 14 points, effectively shooting 4-for-9 including two three-pointers and finishing 4-of-4 from the charity stripe. Both Jalen Hampton and Dez White added to the Bears’ success with 12 points each; Hampton also made a significant impact on the boards, recording 12 rebounds.
The Mavericks fought hard but fell short, with Jaxon Ellingsworth leading his team with 19 points and six rebounds. Darius Burford contributed 14 points and narrowly missed a double-double with nine rebounds, while Raysean Seamster matched his point total, adding six rebounds and two blocks to his stats.
With this win, the Bears improved their season record to 3-1, showcasing their strengths on both offense and defense. UT Arlington, now standing at 2-3, will look to regroup and refine their game as they prepare for upcoming challenges.
Missouri State’s next matchup is expected to test their momentum and resilience as they aim to continue their winning streak in the season. Fans eagerly anticipate seeing if their team can build on this strong performance in future games.
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