Springfield Standard

Single-game tickets for Missouri State University's men's and women's basketball teams will be available for purchase starting Monday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. Fans can buy tickets by calling (417) 836-7678, visiting MissouriStateBears.com, or going to the Great Southern Bank Arena Box Office during its weekday hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ticket prices begin at $10 for men's games and $7 for women's games. Prices vary depending on seating section and game date.

The men's basketball team will start its 19-game home schedule with an exhibition against Maryville University on Friday, October 13 at 6 p.m., followed by the regular season opener against Missouri Southern on Tuesday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. Head coach Cuonzo Martin enters his second season since returning to lead the program. Returning players include Michael Osei-Bonsu, Zaxton King, and Logan Epes. The roster also features 11 new players.

For the women's team, an exhibition game is scheduled against Northeastern State on Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. The Lady Bears' regular season will begin with a home game against Saint Louis University on Monday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Head coach Beth Cunningham's Lady Bears are coming off a season in which they finished with a record of 26-9. The team won a share of the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title and participated in the WBIT for the second year in a row. Last year marked their eighth consecutive season with more than 20 wins and their tenth straight postseason appearance. The Lady Bears return seven players from last season and add seven newcomers—four transfers and three freshmen.

Both teams have released their full home schedules for the upcoming season. Conference USA games are indicated in each schedule.