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Lady Bears drop road game at Liberty 60-52
Missouri State women's basketball suffers 8-point loss at Liberty
Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:55pm
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The Missouri State Lady Bears women's basketball team lost 60-52 on the road against Liberty on Sunday afternoon. Kaemyn Bekemeier led the Lady Bears with a game-high 24 points and 7 rebounds, while Lainie Douglas and Faith Lee also scored in double figures. After trailing by 10 at halftime, the Lady Bears made a late push but ultimately ran out of time and fell short.
Why it matters
The loss drops Missouri State's record to 13-8 overall and 5-3 in Conference USA play. The Lady Bears were looking to build momentum heading into the home stretch of the season, but this road defeat will make their path to the conference tournament more challenging.
The details
Missouri State cut Liberty's lead to 4 points in the third quarter, but the Flames responded with a 7-0 run to stretch the advantage back to 12 heading into the fourth. Liberty extended its lead to as many as 19 points in the fourth before the Lady Bears made one final push, going on a 13-0 run to cut the deficit to 6 points. However, Missouri State ran out of time and could not complete the comeback.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 2, 2026.
- Missouri State trailed by 10 points at halftime.
The players
Kaemyn Bekemeier
A junior guard who led Missouri State with a game-high 24 points and 7 rebounds, surpassing 900 career points.
Lainie Douglas
A Missouri State player who scored 12 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Faith Lee
A Missouri State player who scored 10 points to round out the Lady Bears' double-digit scorers.
Liberty
The opponent, a Division I basketball program located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Missouri State Lady Bears
The women's basketball team from Missouri State University.
What’s next
Missouri State returns home next week to host Middle Tennessee on February 5 and Western Kentucky on February 7. Both games will stream on ESPN+.
The takeaway
This loss is a setback for the Missouri State Lady Bears as they look to build momentum and position themselves for a strong finish to the conference season. The team will need to regroup and find a way to win their upcoming home games to keep their postseason hopes alive.
