Melakih Cunningham went 4 for 4 from 3-point range to add 18 points, and Andrej Acimovic finished 5 of 5 from the floor as the Bears improved to 3-0.

By AP

Nov 11, 2026 at 12:06 am ET • 1 min read

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) Trey Williams Jr.'s 26 points helped Missouri State defeat Newman 89-62 on Tuesday.

Williams added eight assists for the Bears (3-0). Melakih Cunningham went 7 of 8 from the field (4 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 18 points. Andrej Acimovic had 11 points and finished 5 of 5 from the floor.

Leslie Owens led the way for the Jets with eight points.

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Missouri State takes on Abilene Christian at home on Monday, and Newman visits UMKC on Tuesday.

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Missouri State routs Newman behind Trey Williams Jr.'s 26 points

Melakih Cunningham went 4 for 4 from 3-point range to add 18 points, and Andrej Acimovic finished 5 of 5 from the floor as the Bears improved to 3-0.