SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Interstat) — Missouri State edged Lindenwood 70-65 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday afternoon at JQH Arena.

The Bears led 34-22 at halftime but withstood a second-half push from the Lions, who outscored Missouri State 43-36 after the break. Michael Osei-Bonsu led Missouri State with 19 points and six rebounds. Keith Palek added 14 points and eight rebounds for the Bears, who improved to 6-5.

Mekhi Cooper scored eight points for Lindenwood, which fell to 8-5. Attendance was 1,286.