King's 18 lead Missouri State over UT Arlington 78-68
Missouri State's behind-the-back save turns into a perfect pass
Missouri State's Jalen Hampton saves the ball from going out of bounds with a no-look, behind-the-back pass that finds Zaxton King for a 3-pointer.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — Zaxton King's 18 points helped Missouri State defeat UT Arlington 78-68 on Tuesday night.
King shot 5 of 14 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Bears (3-1). Vincent Brady II scored 14 points, shooting 4 for 9 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Jalen Hampton and Dez White both added 12 points and Hampton had 12 rebounds.
The Mavericks (2-3) were led by Jaxon Ellingsworth, who posted 19 points and six rebounds. Darius Burford added 14 points and nine rebounds for UT Arlington. Raysean Seamster also had 14 points, six rebounds and two blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Ferrie
- Darron George
- Gary Maxwell
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Seattle U | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Drake | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-0 |
| Bradley | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-2 |
| Belmont | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-6 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-8 |
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