#missouri-state

#missouri-state

CUSA action on Thursday will see the the Missouri State Bears (13-10, 7-5 CUSA) host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (13-10, 6-6 CUSA) at Great Southern Bank Arena, tipping off at 8:30 p.m. ET. On Saturday, in its last game, Missouri State fell to Liberty 79-76. With 25 points, Keith Palek III was its leading scorer. In its most recent game, Louisiana Tech defeated Sam Houston on Saturday, 87-78. Its leading scorer was AJ Bates with 21 points.

Arkansas State defeated Missouri State 34-28 to claim the title. Arkansas State was up 31-7 going into the fourth, but Missouri State battled back, scoring 21 points in the fourth to make it close. Naturally, the Xbox Bowl was full of Xbox-branded partnerships, including Master Chief doing the coin toss to start the game. Corey Rucker Jr. of Arkansas State won Offensive MVP of the Xbox Bowl, earning himself an "Achievement Unlocked" trophy, while Kyle Taylor of Arkansas State won Defensive MVP of the Xbox Bowl, taking home a similarly styled trophy.