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Missouri State Lady Bears basketball

The Missouri State Lady Bears basketball team represents Missouri State University in NCAA Division I women's basketball. The team has a storied history making 2 NCAA Final Fours, reaching 17 NCAA Tournaments, and claiming 13 conference regular season titles. The Lady Bears compete in the Missouri Valley Conference.[2]

Missouri State Lady Bears
2023–24 Missouri State Lady Bears basketball team
UniversityMissouri State University
Head coachBeth Cunningham (2nd season)
ConferenceMissouri Valley
LocationSpringfield, Missouri
ArenaGreat Southern Bank Arena
(Capacity: 11,000)
NicknameLady Bears
ColorsMaroon and white[1]
   
Uniforms
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away


NCAA tournament Final Four
1992, 2001
NCAA tournament Elite Eight
1992, 2001
NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen
1992, 1993, 2001, 2019, 2021
NCAA tournament round of 32
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2019, 2021
NCAA tournament appearances
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022
AIAW tournament appearances
1981
Conference tournament champions
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2016, 2019
Conference regular season champions
1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2020, 2021

History

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Missouri State, known as Southwest Missouri State (SMSU) until 2005, began play in women's basketball in 1969. The Lady Bears played in the Missouri AIAW state tournaments from 1970 to 1982, post-season AIAW regional tournaments in 1974, 1975 and 1981, and the AIAW Division II national tourney in 1981. In 1982, the Lady Bears joined the ranks of Division I programs in the NCAA. From 1982 to 1992, the Lady Bears played in the Gateway Collegiate Athletic Conference before that conference was absorbed by the Missouri Valley Conference in 1992.

Missouri State has made 17 appearances in the NCAA Tournament including six straight appearances from 1991 to 1996, four straight appearances from 1998 to 2001, as well as appearances in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2022. The Lady Bears' tournament success is highlighted by two trips to the Final Four (1992, 2001), two Elite Eight appearances (1992, 2001) and five trips to the Sweet Sixteen (1992, 1993, 2001, 2019, 2021).

The Lady Bears have made 8 appearances in the WNIT (2002, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018). They won the 2005 WNIT, 78–70, over West Virginia.

As of the end of the 2019–2020 season, they have an all-time record of 902–606 (.598).[3][4]

1992 Final Four

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In 1992, Missouri State as an 8-seed became the lowest women's seed at the time to make the Final Four. The Lady Bears beat Kansas 75–59, Iowa 61–60 in overtime, UCLA 83–57 and Ole Miss 94–71. They were defeated 84–72 by Western Kentucky in the National Semifinals.

2001 Final Four

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In 2001 Missouri State earned a 5-seed in the West Region. The Lady Bears went to the Final Four in St. Louis after winning the West Region Missouri State defeated Toledo 89–71, Rutgers 60–53, Duke 81–71, and Washington 104–87. They were beaten in the National Semifinals by Purdue 81–64.

NCAA Tournament appearances

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YearSeedRoundOpponentResult
1991#8First Round
Second Round		#9 Tennessee Tech
#1 Tennessee		W 94–64
L 47–55
1992#8First Round
Second Round
Sweet Sixteen
Elite Eight
Final Four		#9 Kansas
#1 Iowa
#5 UCLA
#2 Ole Miss
#4 Western Kentucky		W 75–59
W 61–60
W 83–57
W 94–71
L 72–84
1993#7First Round
Second Round
Sweet Sixteen		#10 Oklahoma State
#2 Maryland
#6 Louisiana Tech		W 86–71
W 86–82
L 43–59
1994#6First Round
Second Round		#11 Northern Illinois
#3 Virginia		W 75–56
L 63–67
1995#9First Round
Second Round		#8 Utah
#1 Colorado		W 49–47
L 34–78
1996#12First Round#5 TexasL 55–73
1998#8First Round#9 Notre DameL 64–78
1999#7First Round
Second Round		#10 UC Santa Barbara
#2 Colorado State		W 72–70
L 70–86
2000#10First Round#7 AuburnL 74–78
2001#5First Round
Second Round
Sweet Sixteen
Elite Eight
Final Four		#12 Toledo
#4 Rutgers
#1 Duke
#6 Washington
#3 Purdue		W 89–71
W 60–53
W 81–71
W 104–87
L 64–81
2003#15First Round#2 Texas TechL 59–67
2004#12First Round#5 Notre DameL 65–69 (OT)
2006#13First Round#4 PurdueL 52–73
2016#13First Round#4 Texas A&ML 65–74
2019#11First Round
Second Round
Sweet Sixteen		#6 DePaul
#3 Iowa State
#2 Stanford		W 89–77
W 69–60
L 46–55
2021#5First Round
Second Round
Sweet Sixteen		#12 UC Davis
#13 Wright State
#1 Stanford		W 70–51
W 64–39
L 62–89
2022#11First Four
First Round		#11 Florida State
#6 Ohio State		W 61–50
L 56–63

AIAW Division II tournament results

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The Bears made one appearance in the AIAW National Division II basketball tournament, with a combined record of 0–1.

1981First RoundCollege of CharlestonL, 55–70

Retired Numbers

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Missouri State has retired 3 numbers, which now hang in the rafters of the Lady Bear's home, Great Southern Bank Arena. Additionally, former head coach, Cheryl Burnett was honored with a retired jersey in recognition of her leadership of the Lady Bear's program.

(#10) Jackie Stiles

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  • AP Player of the Year (2001)
  • 3x- All American
  • Wade Trophy Winner (2001)
  • Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (2016)
  • Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame
  • Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
  • WNBA Rookie of the Year (2001)
  • 3x- Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year
  • Player of the Year Award in MVC now bears her name

(#35) Melody Howard

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  • 2x- All-American
  • 3x- All Conference
  • MVC Player of the Year (1994)
  • Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame
  • Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

(#42) Jeanette Tendai

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  • 2x- All American
  • 3x- All Conference Pick
  • MSU Hall of Fame
  • Springfield Area Sport Hall of Fame
  • MVC All-Centennial Team

(HC) Cheryl Burnett

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  • Missouri State's winningest women's basketball coach
    • 319–136 (.711) in 15 season
  • 10 NCAA Tournaments
  • 2 Final Fours
  • 15 Conference Titles
  • Led NCAA in attendance in 1992–1993
  • Mentored 8 All-Americans, 6 Academic All-Americans, 5 League MVPs and 26 first-team all MVC selections
Lady Bears Retired Numbers
NumberPlayerYears ActiveG-GSFG-FGAFG PCT3FG-3FGA3FG PCTFT-FTAFT PCTREBAVGPTSAVGATOBSMINMPG
10Jackie Stiles1997–2001129–1281160–2188.530221–501.441852–997.8554793.7339326.329538123413332.0
35Melody Howard1990–1994127–123716–1527.469258–588.439254–315.8064033.2194415.33562928371029.2
42Janette Tendai1982–1986110–97726–1468.495------317–414.7669108.3176916.19325627------
HCCheryl BurnetHead Coach: 1987–2002------------------------------------------------

Year by year results

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Statistics overview
SeasonTeamOverallConferenceStandingPostseason
Missouri State Lady Bears (Missouri AIAW state tournament) (1969–1982)
Reba Sims (1969–1979)
1969–70Reba Sims10–7
1970–71Reba Sims14–6
1971–72Reba Sims19–6
1972–73Reba Sims19–12
1973–74Reba Sims21–72nd Place AIAW Region VI Tournament
1974–75Reba Sims16–103rd Place AIAW Region VI Tournament
1975–76Reba Sims6–17
1976–77Reba Sims8–17
1977–78Reba Sims8–17
1978–79Reba Sims8–17
Marti Gasser (1979–1983)
1979–80Marti Gasser8–17
1980–81Marti Gasser25–102nd Place AIAW Region VI, AIAW first round
1981–82Marti Gasser19–14
Missouri State Lady Bears (Gateway Conference) (1982–1992)
1982–83Marti Gasser10–18
Valerie Goodwin-Colbert (1983–1987)
1983–84Valerie Goodwin-Colbert12–168–106th
1984–85Valerie Goodwin-Colbert12–169–94th
1985–86Valerie Goodwin-Colbert6–215–137th
1986–87Valerie Goodwin-Colbert17–1012–62nd
Cheryl Burnett (1987–2002)
1987–88Cheryl Burnett9–176–12T-6th
1988–89Cheryl Burnett7–205–138th
1989–90Cheryl Burnett19–814–4T-1st
1990–91Cheryl Burnett26–516–21stNCAA second round
1991–92Cheryl Burnett31–317–11stNCAA Final Four
Missouri State Lady Bears (Missouri Valley Conference) (1992–Present)
1992–93Cheryl Burnett23–914–21stNCAA Sweet Sixteen
1993–94Cheryl Burnett24–615–11stNCAA second round
1994–95Cheryl Burnett21–1214–41stNCAA second round
1995–96Cheryl Burnett25–516–21stNCAA first round
1996–97Cheryl Burnett17–1013–5T-2nd
1997–98Cheryl Burnett24–614–42ndNCAA first round
1998–99Cheryl Burnett25–715–31stNCAA second round
1999–00Cheryl Burnett23–914–4T–2ndNCAA first round
2000–01Cheryl Burnett29–616–2T-1stNCAA Final Four
2001–02Cheryl Burnett16–1312–63rdWNIT First Round
Katie Abrahamson-Henderson (2002–2007)
2002–03Katie Abrahamson-Henderson18–1311–74thNCAA first round
2003–04Katie Abrahamson-Henderson28–416–21stNCAA first round
2004–05Katie Abrahamson-Henderson25–815–31stWNIT Champion
2005–06Katie Abrahamson-Henderson17–157–11T-6thNCAA first round
2006–07Katie Abrahamson-Henderson7–213–1510th
Nyla Milleson (2007–2013)
2007–08Nyla Milleson11–199–95th
2008–09Nyla Milleson10–206–127th
2009–10Nyla Milleson22–1112–6T-3rdWNIT Third Round
2010–11Nyla Milleson24–1112–6T-2ndWNIT Second Round
2011–12Nyla Milleson24–914–41stWNIT Third Round
2012–13Nyla Milleson14–176–128th
Kellie Harper (2013–2019)
2013–14Kellie Harper14–178–10T-6th


2014–15Kellie Harper18–1513–53rdWNIT First Round
2015–16Kellie Harper24–1014–4T-2ndNCAA first round
2016–17Kellie Harper16–1512–63rdWNIT First Round
2017–18Kellie Harper21–1215–32ndWNIT Second Round
2018–19Kellie Harper25–1016–22ndNCAA Sweet Sixteen
Amaka Agugua-Hamilton (2019–2022)
2019–20Amaka Agugua-Hamilton26–416–21stCancelled due to COVID-19
2020–21Amaka Agugua-Hamilton23–316–01stNCAA Sweet Sixteen
2021–22Amaka Agugua-Hamilton24–714–42ndNCAA tournament
Beth Cunningham (2022–present)
2022–23Beth Cunningham20–1214–6T–4thWNIT First round
Total:969–628 (.607)

      National champion        Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion      Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

References

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  1. ^ "Colors - Identity Standards - Missouri State University". February 5, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  2. ^ "Missouri State University Official Athletic Site". Missouristatebears.com. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  3. ^ "Missouri State University Official Athletic Site" (PDF). Missouristatebears.com. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  4. ^ "Missouri State 2016–17 Lady Bear Basketball Guide" (PDF). Sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
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