This week on The Starting Lineup, Scott Puryear, Ned Reynolds, and Art Hains are joined by Kelsey Tolbert, Missouri State’s Associate AD for External Relations and Marketing. With Homecoming week underway, Kelsey breaks down the excitement surrounding the Bears’ matchup against UTEP — from parade plans and tailgates to innovative ideas like the student cooler coat check and revamped fan zones. Her mission? Get more fans in the stands and make Missouri State game days an experience no one wants to miss.

Kelsey also shares insights from her time at App State, comparing the Bears’ growth trajectory to a program that built a powerhouse fanbase from the ground up. The conversation touches on upcoming Lady Bears and men’s basketball seasons, community outreach efforts, and creative fan engagement strategies that are reshaping the culture of Missouri State athletics.

This week on The Starting Lineup, Scott Puryear, Ned Reynolds, and Art Hains are joined by Kelsey Tolbert, Missouri State&rsquo;s Associate AD for External Relations and Marketing. With Homecoming week underway, Kelsey breaks down the excitement surrounding the Bears&rsquo; matchup against UTEP &mdash; from parade plans and tailgates to innovative ideas like the student cooler coat check and revamped fan zones. Her mission? Get more fans in the stands and make Missouri State game days an experience no one wants to miss.
Kelsey also shares insights from her time at App State, comparing the Bears&rsquo; growth trajectory to a program that built a powerhouse fanbase from the ground up. The conversation touches on upcoming Lady Bears and men&rsquo;s basketball seasons, community outreach efforts, and creative fan engagement strategies that are reshaping the culture of Missouri State athletics.

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Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won &ndash; Springfield&rsquo;s Sports Hub
Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.