Alexa Willard scored 21 points, Jasmine Franklin made a game-winning shot in overtime and No. 21 Missouri State beat Loyola-Chicago 74-72 on Friday in a Missouri Valley Conference opener for both teams.
Chante Stonewall had 25 points, eight rebounds and four steals to help No. 16 DePaul hand Loyola Chicago its first loss of the season 83-76 on Friday night.
Chante Stonewall tossed in 14 points to lead seven players in double figures and No. 20 DePaul breezed to a 102-76 victory over Loyola-Chicago on Thursday night.
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 4-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Missouri State | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-3 |
| Illinois State | 3-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Drake | 3-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Loyola Chicago | 3-2 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Northern Iowa | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-3 | 2.5 | 10-6 |
| Valparaiso | 2-3 | 2.5 | 10-6 |
| Evansville | 0-5 | 4.5 | 3-13 |
| Indiana State | 0-5 | 4.5 | 2-15 |