
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State will host all seven of its non-conference men’s basketball games at JQH Arena when the Bears open the 2020-21 season in late November. The schedule was announced Friday (Nov. 13) by coach Dana Ford who noted the fall slate will likely be a moving target.

“First of all, we are just excited for the opportunity to play basketball in front of fans,” said Ford, who begins his third season as MSU head coach. “With that being said, I wouldn’t call it a schedule so much as I would call it a plan. We know there is a possibility that things could change. Games may have to be moved or canceled altogether. Getting contracts back from everyone and making sure both schools are on the same page with (COVID-19) testing and game-day procedures has also caused some delays, but we’re glad…