Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Missouri State MISSOURI STATE BEARS vs Central Arkansas Bears

Preview · updated August 27, 2026 · 2025–26 season
Missouri State MISSOURI STATE BEARS
Missouri State
1-0-2
— home · — away
Head coach Kirk Nelson
Central Arkansas Bears
Central Arkansas
0-1-2
— home · — away
Head coach Derek Nichols
Storylines
Stakesconference positioning on the line
Players to watch
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Series & head-to-head
Series (ESPN era)MOST leads series 1-0 (since 2024-25)
Last meetingSep 11, 2025: CARK 0 — MOST 1 (W: MOST)

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