Missouri State Women Beat Wichita State 76-48
Missouri State improved to 3-0 with a win over Wichita State, following a 72-37 victory at Wyoming.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Basketball
Missouri State women's basketball defeated Wichita State 76-48 on Tuesday, November 10, moving to 3-0 this season. The Bears followed a 72-37 win at Wyoming on Saturday, November 7.
Why it matters
The early-season run points to a defense that has held opponents to 29% shooting and out-rebounded them 139-73 across three games. Springfield fans will see how the team handles tougher competition as the schedule continues.
Opponents are shooting 29% against Missouri State, which has out-rebounded opponents 139-73 through three games. Hannah Linthacum scored a season-high 15 points against Wyoming and grabbed six rebounds against Wichita State.
The players
Hannah Linthacum
A Missouri State guard who transferred from Missouri and returned this season after a lower back injury kept her out of the 2025-26 season.
The details
Hannah Linthacum, who transferred from Missouri and sat out 2025-26 with a lower back injury, has started every game this season. She contested interior shots without fouling and forced fouls on the offensive end, while Missouri State rotated lineups featuring Lainie Douglas, Maiesha Washington and Nevaeh Lucious.
Timeline
Saturday, Nov. 7: Missouri State won 72-37 at Wyoming.
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Missouri State beat Wichita State 76-48.
Friday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.: Missouri State hosts Marquette in a non-conference game.
Season Trajectory
Missouri State opened 3-0 with a strong defensive start that could shape its position in the conference race. The early results come after a season in which Linthacum was sidelined, making her return a central storyline for the team's direction.
Missouri State's 3-0 start leaves the team positioned to contend early in the season if the defense keeps opponents under 30% shooting. Fantasy and bracket watchers will track Linthacum's production as she works back into the rotation after her injury.
The takeaway
Early defensive numbers and rebounding margins can signal a team's ceiling before conference play begins. Watching how Missouri State handles Marquette will show whether the start holds against stronger competition.
What happens next
Missouri State hosts Marquette on Friday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in a non-conference game.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see the Basketball section.
