The Missouri State Lady Bears (7-2) are set to host the Kansas Jayhawks (7-2) this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. as they begin a four-game home stand at Great Southern Bank Arena. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams since November 2016, with Kansas holding a 9-6 all-time series advantage. The Lady Bears have had strong performances at home, winning 42 out of 48 games under coach Beth Cunningham. Junior Kaemyn Bekemeier and sophomore Lainie Douglas lead the team in scoring and rebounding as they aim to leverage their home court advantage against Kansas.

By the Numbers
  • Kaemyn Bekemeier averages 16.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
  • Missouri State is 99-14 at home since the 2017-18 season.
State of Play
  • The Lady Bears have played seven of their first nine games on the road.
  • The team ranks 14th nationally in free throw attempts per game (24.9).
  • Missouri State was picked to finish fourth in Conference USA's preseason poll.
What's Next

Following the matchup against Kansas, the Lady Bears will play Arkansas on Saturday, December 13, at 1:00 p.m. This game will further test the team's ability to maintain momentum during their home stand.

Bottom Line

The Lady Bears aim to capitalize on their strong home performance and team synergy as they face a Kansas squad looking to break their series advantage. Establishing a winning rhythm during this home stretch will be crucial for their trajectory in the conference.