Lady Bears win fourth straight, beat WKU 65-38

Missouri State women's basketball team extends winning streak with dominant road victory

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Missouri State Lady Bears women's basketball team won their fourth straight game with a 65-38 victory over Western Kentucky on the road. Lainie Douglas led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Kaemyn Bekemier posted a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double. The Lady Bears held WKU to just 38 points, the second straight opponent they've held under 40 points.

Why it matters

The Lady Bears' dominant win extends their winning streak to four games, showcasing the team's strong defensive play and balanced scoring attack. This victory keeps Missouri State in contention for a top spot in the Conference USA standings as they head into the final game of the regular season.

The details

Missouri State led by 9 points at halftime and then pulled away in the second half, outscoring WKU 38-20 over the final two quarters. The Lady Bears were dominant on the glass, outrebounding WKU 54-34, and scored 36 points in the paint compared to just 22 for the Lady Toppers. Missouri State shot 37% from the field and 88% from the free throw line in the win.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • Missouri State closes out the regular season at Middle Tennessee on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Lainie Douglas

A key player for the Missouri State Lady Bears, scoring 22 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in the win.

Kaemyn Bekemier

Recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Lady Bears.

Maiesha Washington

Also logged a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds for Missouri State.

Western Kentucky

The Lady Toppers fell to 8-20 overall and 4-13 in Conference USA play with the loss.

Missouri State

The Lady Bears improved to 19-11 overall and 11-6 in conference play with the victory, their fourth straight win.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

Missouri State will look to close out the regular season with a win at Middle Tennessee on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The takeaway

The Missouri State Lady Bears have emerged as a force to be reckoned with in Conference USA, winning four straight games and holding their last two opponents under 40 points. Their dominant rebounding and balanced scoring attack have been key to their recent success as they aim to secure a top spot in the conference standings.