Men’s basketball: Sam Houston defeats Missouri State, 80-71
Sam Houston defeated Missouri State in a Conference USA men's basketball matchup Jan. 28.
NAIA Championship: LSU Alexandria v. Bethel
Louisiana State University of Alexandria overcame 19 lead changes and overtime to defeat Bethel and progress to the NAIA national championship semifinals.
Arch Madness: Illinois State 70, Missouri State 54
Missouri State men's basketball saw its season end in a 70-54 loss to fifth-seed Illinois State in the opening round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in St. Louis.
Men’s basketball: Spalding 50, Westminster 40
Spalding defeated Westminster 50-40 on Jan. 18, 2025, in Fulton, Mo.
Women’s basketball: Westminster 71, Spalding 56
Westminster College defeating Spalding 71-56 on Jan .18, 2025, in Fulton, Mo.