Missouri State knocks off Lincoln (MO) 88-60

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Andrej Acimovic had 24 points in Missouri State's 88-60 win against Lincoln (MO) on Tuesday.

Acimovic also contributed three blocks for the Bears. Melakih Cunningham added 19 points while going 7 of 8 (5 for 6 from 3-point range) while they also had five rebounds. Trey Williams Jr. shot 4 for 8, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.

Don Coats III led the way for the Blue Tigers with 14 points, two steals and three blocks.

Missouri State took the lead with 12:35 left in the first half and did not trail again. Acimovic led their team in scoring with 13 points in the first half to help put them up 49-26 at the break.

Missouri State pulled away with a 10-0 run in the second half to extend a 21-point lead to 31.

Up next

Lincoln: Visits UMKC on Wednesday.

Missouri State: Hosts Truman State on Friday.

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