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Charleston Classic - Missouri State Bears vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Recap - Missouri State Wins 71-69

Missouri State got 19 points from Gaige Prim as they ran past Saint Joseph's 71-69 on Friday at TD Arena.

The game was a push (tie) for betting purposes as the final score was identical to the -2.0 number at most sportsbooks.

Missouri State got 18 points from Keandre Cook and another 9 points from Tyrik Dixon. Keandre Cook contributed 3 assists, while Lamont West cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Saint Joseph's got a 25-point performance from Ryan Daly, who was supported by 10 points from Taylor Funk. Ryan Daly had 6 assists in a losing cause for Saint Joseph's, while Taylor Funk grabbed 5 rebounds.

Missouri State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Missouri State as they grabbed 38 boards, while Saint Joseph's only had 27

Missouri State heads into a battle against LSU. Saint Joseph's, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Francis-Pennsylvania.