Missouri State shoots 53 percent from the field and pulls away early for a 79-55 home win over UTEP on Friday, improving to 8-5 overall and 2-0 in Conference USA play.
The Bears lead by as many as 28 and extend their winning streak to four games, marking their first 2-0 conference start since the 2021-22 season. Kobi Williams scores a game-high 20 points, going 9-of-10 at the free throw line. Trey Williams Jr. adds 15 points with four three-pointers, while Keith Palek III finishes with 13 points and five assists. Antwan Burnett chips in 11 points off the bench, and Michael Osei-Bonsu grabs a game-high seven rebounds.
Missouri State goes 26-of-49 from the field, 8-of-19 from three-point range, and holds a 31-25 rebounding edge. The Bears also hand out 16 assists.
UTEP gets 12 points each from Elijah Jones and Trey Horton but falls to 4-9 overall and 0-2 in league play.
Missouri State wraps up its home stand Sunday against New Mexico State at 2.
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