FINAL RECORD
17-16, 8-10, tied for seventh in the MVC.

WHAT WENT RIGHT
Missouri State guard Dale Lamberth (14.5 points) developed into the Bears' most consistent scorer and their most prolific MVC scoring threat.

Missouri State swingman Deven Mitchell capped his Bears career as one of the most versatile players in the MVC. He was edged by Lamberth for the team scoring crown (14.3), but was feared as a ballhandler and rebounder.

Missouri State guard Justin Fuehrmeyer developed into a go-to scoring threat in the last half of the season.

WHAT WENT WRONG
Missouri State lost center Drew Richards, forward Kyle Weems, guards Shane and Spencer Laurie to injury for various stretches of the season. The Bears lost freshman David Cline due to an early season arrest. Guard Lamont Austin was also suspended from the team for the same incident.

Missouri State lost five games by five points or less.

The last third of the season was dominated by discussion of Barry Hinson's future, which provided a constant distraction.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"I'm not one of those guys who take a job as a pit stop." -- Cuonzo Martin, the day he was named Missouri State head coach.

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