Missouri State men's basketball kicks off season with win over Lincoln
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Missouri State men’s basketball opened its season with an 88-60 victory against Division II Lincoln on November 3. After trailing early, the Bears surged with a 32-9 run to secure the win. Newcomer Andrej Acimovic led the scoring with 24 points, while Melakih Cunningham set a new career-high with 19 points. The Bears will host Truman State on November 6, looking to build off this strong start and incorporate their newly revamped roster.
- •Missouri State leads 88-60 against Lincoln at full-time.
- •Andrej Acimovic scores game-high 24 points in debut.
- •Melakih Cunningham records a career-high 19 points.
- •Bears outscored Lincoln 44-20 in the paint.
- •Next game is November 6 against Truman State.
- 7:08 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Andrej Acimovic, Melakih Cunningham's big nights in season opener
"Andrej Acimovic and Melakih Cunningham shine in Missouri State men's basketball's opening night win against Lincoln on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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