SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) Chance Moore scored 28 points as Missouri State beat Evansville 90-78 on Wednesday night.

Moore added eight rebounds and three blocks for the Bears (6-1, Missouri Valley Conference). Matthew Lee scored 20 points while going 4 of 14 from the floor, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and 10 for 14 from the line, and added eight assists and three steals. Donovan Clay was 6 of 12 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to finish with 19 points. The Bears picked up their sixth straight win.

Chuck Bailey III led the Purple Aces (6-1, 0-1) in scoring, finishing with 27 points. Evansville also got 14 points and two steals from Ben Humrichous. In addition, Kenny Strawbridge finished with 10 points and three steals.

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