Due to positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing within the Missouri State men’s basketball program, the game against Evangel scheduled for Friday, November 27 has been canceled.

Team activities will also be paused for at least 14 days. The student-athletes and staff affected are taking appropriate safety measures in accordance with the university’s Athletics COVID Re-entry Policy.

Upcoming Bears home games against Ecclesia (Nov. 28), Central Arkansas (Dec. 1), Mississippi Valley State (Dec. 5) and Southeastern Louisiana (Dec. 12) are also affected and will be canceled or postponed.

Information related to ticket refunds and credits will be released in the coming days.