SPRINGFIELD -- Missouri State will host a four-team consolation bracket in the Dick’s Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off Monday (Nov. 22) and Tuesday (Nov. 23) at JQH Arena in Springfield.

    The Bears play Pepperdine at 7:05 p.m. Monday evening. That game is preceded by Arkansas State and Pacific at 4:30 p.m.

    On Tuesday, Pepperdine will play Arkansas State at 4:30 p.m., before the Bears do battle with Pacific at 7:05 p.m. in a rematch of the 2010 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament championship game.

    Tickets will be sold separately for Monday and Tuesday night’s sessions and are good for both games on that night. Tickets can be purchased at the JQH Arena box office or by calling 417-836-7678.

    Tickets are included in Missouri State season ticket holder packages.