SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Jacob Clark threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns, Shomari Lawrence rushed for 104 yards and two scores against his former team, and Missouri State beat Florida International 28-21 on Wednesday night for the program’s first home win over a FBS program.

Since the season opener at USC, Missouri State (5-3, 3-1 Conference USA) has held seven straight opponents under 30 points. The Bears are 6-0 in October games in the last two seasons.

Clark and Jmariyae Robinson connected on two 8-yard touchdowns in the second half to push Missouri State’s lead to 28-14 with 8:21 left in the fourth quarter.

FIU got within one score with 3:29 left. But Clark had a key 8-yard run on third-and-6 with 1:38 left, and Missouri State ran out the clock.

Robinson finished with six catches

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