Full Breakdown
Missouri State Women's Basketball Defeats Georgia Southern 69-58
11/19/2025, 11:30:01 PM
Game Overview
On November 18, 2025, the Missouri State Bears women's basketball team secured a 69-58 victory over the Georgia Southern Eagles at the Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. This match marked the first-ever meeting between the two teams. With this win, Missouri State improved its season record to 5-0, while Georgia Southern fell to 1-3, suffering its third consecutive loss.
Game Progression
Georgia Southern started strong, taking an early 10-0 lead within the first three minutes, aided by three steals and back-to-back baskets from Shanti Simmons. The Eagles maintained a 17-9 lead at the end of the first quarter. However, Missouri State responded effectively, outscoring Georgia Southern 21-12 in the second quarter to take a narrow 30-29 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter, Missouri State capitalized on its free-throw opportunities, hitting 12 of 14 attempts, which helped them extend their lead to 52-42 by the end of the period. Georgia Southern attempted a comeback with a 9-1 run in the fourth quarter, narrowing the gap to 58-53. Nevertheless, Missouri State quickly countered with a 7-0 run, sealing the game with a double-digit lead.
Key Statistics
Missouri State dominated the boards, out-rebounding Georgia Southern 58-36. The Bears also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 21 of 35 attempts, while the Eagles managed only 11 of 21. McKenna Eddings was the standout player for Georgia Southern, scoring 15 points, while Missouri State's Lanie Douglas led all scorers with 21 points.
Official Statements & Responses
Head coach Hana Haden of Georgia Southern commented on the game, stating, "Getting dominated on the glass makes it really tough. I thought that if we could get out in transition, we could have some success, but we can't do that when we don't rebound the ball." She acknowledged the team's resilience in the fourth quarter but noted critical mistakes that hindered their chances.
What's Next
Georgia Southern will next face in-state rival Mercer on November 22, 2025, at 6 PM at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center. Meanwhile, Missouri State will look to maintain its unbeaten streak in upcoming games.
Criticism & Opposition
Despite the loss, Georgia Southern's performance in forcing 24 turnovers and outscoring Missouri State 20-9 in points off turnovers highlighted areas of strength. However, the inability to capitalize on rebounds and free-throw opportunities was a significant point of contention for the coaching staff.
Verbatim Quotes
“Quotables Head coach Hana Haden on tonight's contest against the Bears "Getting dominated on the glass makes it really tough.” — Hana Haden, Head Coach, Georgia Southern
