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Missouri Western’s Candi Whitaker adds three to first recruiting class

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ST. JOSEPH – First year Missouri Western head women’s basketball coach Candi Whitaker has announced the signings of three junior college transfers for the 2019-20 season.

This round of signees will join Logan Hughes as new Griffons next season. The signing class will give the Griffons added size, with all four standing at least 5-10.

“All three signees bring size and experience to our team at the forward and post positions,” Whitaker said. “They are also strong students and great people.”

Corbyn Cunningham
6-0 | Albuquerque, N.M. | Howard (TX)
Cunningham was named to the Western Junior College Athletic Conference All-Conference team last year. She averaged 16.4 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, scoring in double figures in 26 of 29 games as a sophomore at Howard. Cunningham played 22.1 minutes per game and also averaged 1.7 assists per game her sophomore season. In her first season at Howard, Cunningham started 30 games and averaged 12.8 points and nine rebounds per game.
Whitaker on Cunningham: “Corbyn Cunningham is a terrific face-up player that can attack off the bounce from the high and low post. She is active on the glass and will impact us on the boards.”
Cunningham on MWSU: “I chose Missouri Western because I really like Coach Whitaker. She has great energy and experience. I like the size and feel of the campus as well as the support from the community.”

Miranda Stephens
6-1 | Willard, Ohio | Hill College
As a freshman at Hill, Stephens started 26 of 31 games, averaging 11.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. She shot 33.5 percent from three-point range, making 64 threes in 31 games. In her sophomore season at Hill, she averaged 6.7 points and three rebounds per game, shooting 37 percent from three point range with 47 made three pointers in 23 games. Stephens was twice named NJCAA Player of the Week and was an Academic All-Conference selection both years at Hill.
Whitaker on Stephens: “Miranda Stephens brings great versatility being able to play the 3, 4 and 5. She is a terrific three-point shooter, but also can use her size to score and defend in the post.”
Stephens on MWSU: “I chose Missouri Western because right away I felt so comfortable. Everything was a perfect fit for me, the academics, athletics, facilities and how personable the coaches and everyone I met was. It made Missouri Western feel like a second home for me right away. I can’t wait to be a Griffon!”

Kyra Hogan
6-1 | Louisville, Ky. | Wabash Valley College
Hogan averaged 4.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last season as a sophomore at Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Ill. She shot 48 percent from the field and scored a season-high 16 points against Southwestern Illinois College on 7-of-9 shooting. As a freshman, Hogan shot 50 percent from the field and averaged 3.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. Hogan attended Louisville Male, one of the top high school programs in the nation where she averaged 11 points and six rebounds as a senior.
Whitaker on Hogan: “Kyra Hogan is a strong post player with soft hands. I love that Kyra knows how to use her size and strength inside, but has the skill set to step out and shoot the three.”
Hogan on MWSU: “I am thankful and beyond excited for the opportunity to continue my education and this basketball journey at Missouri Western. From the moment I stepped on campus and spent time with Coach Whitaker and the team, I felt at home. I am so ready to work hard and grow.”

Whitaker was named Missouri Western’s ninth head women’s basketball coach in April. The former Texas Tech and UMKC head coach took over a program that went 14-16 last season, advancing to the MIAA Championship quarterfinals for the sixth time in the past seven seasons.

— MWSU Athletics —

Eight Missouri football players named to Athlon Sports Preseason All-SEC Teams

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Football kicks off its 2019 season in just 99 days and the preseason accolades are already rolling in for this year’s talented group that is ranked among the top-25 nationally in several preseason polls. Mizzou picked up more individual preseason honors as eight players from its 2019 squad were named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-SEC Teams, announced this week. Mizzou’s eight selections are fifth-most among the league’s 14 schools while its three first-team selections are the third-most, trailing only Alabama (seven) and Georgia (four). Below are Mizzou’s designations on the four teams:

Athlon Sports Preseason All-SEC First Team

  • Senior LB Cale Garrett
    • SEC’s top-graded returning LB, 264 career tackles … 2018 team captain … 2018 All-SEC First Team (PFF)
  • Junior TE Albert Okwuegbunam
    • 2018 Mackey Award Finalist … 2017 All-SEC Second Team … 17 career TDs
  • Senior OL Tre’Vour Wallace-Simms
    • 2018 First Team All-SEC (AP) … played more than 1,000 snaps without allowing a sack or committing a penalty last year

Athlon Sports Preseason All-SEC Second Team

  • Junior RB Larry Rountree III
    • SEC’s second-leading returning rusher from a season ago … 1,919 career yards are most ever for a Mizzou running back through his first two seasons … 1,216 yards in 2018 were fourth-most in the SEC

Athlon Sports Preseason All-SEC Third Team

  • Senior CB DeMarkus Acy
    • 2018 Second Team All-SEC (coaches) … three INTs and 13 passes defended as a junior
  • Senior DT Jordan Elliott
    • 2018 All-SEC Second Team (PFF) … SEC Defensive Player of the Week (11/26/18)

Athlon Sports Preseason All-SEC Fourth Team

  • Junior C Trystan Colon-Castillo
    • Two-year starter at C … 2017 All-SEC Freshman Team
  • Senior K Tucker McCann
    • Fourth nationally and second in the SEC in FGs made per game as a junior

Mizzou Football, ranked 23rd by Athlon Sports in the preseason, opens its season on Aug. 31 in a true road tilt at Wyoming before returning home the following week for the home opener against West Virginia on Sept. 7.

— Mizzou Athletics —

Griffons’ Williams finishes 16th in the 400 at NCAA Track & Field Championships

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KINGSVILLE, Texas – Missouri Western’s Hanna Williams wrap up her sophomore season Thursday at the NCAA Division II Track & Field Championship in Kingsville, Texas. Williams failed to advance to the finals in the 400 meter dash but she did finish 16th in the nation in the 400 meter preliminaries on Thursday.

Williams became the first Missouri Western female track & field qualifier for the NCAA outdoor national championships with the 17th fastest time in Division II this season. Thursday, she ran a 56.62 at Javelina Stadium on the campus of West Texas A&M University. She was sixth in her heat that included Lincoln’s (MO) Renea Ambersley and Christine Moss who were two of the eight qualifiers for Saturday’s finals.

The sophomore from Trimble, Missouri, qualified for her second national championship appearance. This past winter, she became the program’s first-ever automatic qualifier, but was unable to participate in the indoor track & field championships due to an injury suffered at the MIAA Championships.

— MWSU Athletics —

Northwest’s Klein, Austin earn 2nd team All-America honors

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The Northwest Missouri State men’s track team had two athletes that earned second team All-America honors. Marcus Klein placed 11th in the long jump with a leap of 24-7.5 to make him an All-American. Omar Austin placed 11th in the 400m dash with a time of 47.27 to become a second team All-American as well.

Jordan Hammond qualified for the finals of the 400m hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor National Championships Thursday. She had the third fastest qualifying time with a time of 59.68s. The finals of the 400m hurdles will take place at 7:20 p.m. on Saturday.

Here is the schedule for other Northwest athletes this weekend at the NCAA Championships.

Fri., May 24
Discus – 1:30 p.m. (Haley Craig)
100m Hurdles 1st Round – 6:40 p.m. (Jordan Hammond)

Sat., May 25
Triple Jump – 4:45 p.m. (Mercedes Isaacson-Cover)
High Jump – 5:30 p.m. (Kevin Schultz)
400m hurdles – 7:20 p.m. (Jordan Hammond
Women’s 4×400 Relay – 8:55 p.m. (Mercedes Isaacson-Cover, Moe Bianchi, Hiba Mahgoub, Jordan Hammond)

— Northwest Athletics —

Missouri Western’s Castaneda earns another All-Region honor

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ST. JOSEPH – Missouri Western Baseball pitcher Anthony Castaneda picked up his second all-region honor following his senior season. Castaneda was named second team All-Central Region by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

The first team All-MIAA selection was also tabbed second team D2CCA All-Central Region. He went 6-3 with one save and a 2.34 ERA in his senior season. His 111 strikeouts this season ranked as the second most ever by a Griffon pitcher and were compared to just 18 walks over 88 1/3 innings. Castaneda allowed just 23 earned runs all season and didn’t allow an earned run to score over his final five appearances, a string of 14 2/3 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run. He posted a 0.99 WHIP and struck out 11.3 per nine innings. He twice tied the Missouri Western single game record with 14 strikeouts and posted back-to-back 12-strikeout games on Feb. 24 and Mar. 1. He also struck out 11 on Apr. 14 against Northwest Missouri.

All-NCBWA Division II Central Region First Team

Player of the Year: Erik Webb, Central Missouri, Junior
Pitcher of the Year: Max Steffens, Augustana, Junior
Coach of the Year: Tim Huber, Augustana

Starting Pitcher
Zach Parrish, Missouri Southern, Junior
Max Steffens, Augustana, Junior
Dominic Austing, St. Cloud State, Senior

Relief Pitcher
Jonathan Sprinkle, Central Missouri, Sophomore

Catcher
Ramon Enriquez, Oklahoma Baptist, Junior

First Base
Reed Hjelle, Minnesota Crookston, Senior

Second Base
Teddy Petersen, Minnesota State, Junior

Third Base
Freddie Landers, Missouri Southern, Senior

Shortstop
Caleeb Sneed, Southwest Baptist, Senior

Utility Player
Jordan Barth, Augustana, Sophomore

Designated Hitter
Kane Koenigseder, Southern Arkansas, Senior

Outfield
Erik Webb, Central Missouri, Junior
Jordan Hart, Minnesota State, Senior
Johnuelle Ponce, Northwest Oklahoma State, Senior

All-NCBWA Central Region Second Team
Starting Pitcher
Dylan Hall, Central Oklahoma, Junior
Anthony Castaneda, Missouri Western, Senior
Matt Lundh, Arkansas Monticello, Junior

Relief Pitcher
Matt Kortendick, Southern Arkansas, Junior

Catcher
Hunter Hisky, Southwest Baptist, Senior

First Base
Connor Quick, Northwest Missouri State, Junior

Second Base
J.T. Mix, Augustana, sophomore

Third Base
Tristan Thomas, Arkansas Tech, Junior

Shortstop
Nick Altermatt, Minnesota State, Freshman

Utility Player
Cam Kline, Minnesota State, Sophomore

Designated Hitter
Andrew Hanson, Wayne State, Sophomore

Outfield
Mason Janvrin, Central Missouri, Junior
Michael Borst, Minot State, Senior
Jake Gozzo, Oklahoma Baptist, Senior

All-NCBWA Central Region Honorable Mention Selections
Catcher
Tom Imholte, Minnesota State, Senior
Will Olson, Augustana, Sophomore

First Base
Mathew Meyer, St. Cloud State, Senior

Second Base
Austin Baker, Southern Arkansas, Junior

Third Base
Kyle Thompson, Wayne State, Senior

Shortstop
Jordan Joseph, St. Cloud State, Senior

Utility Player
Dylan McDearmon, Arkansas Tech, Senior

Designated Hitter
P.J. Harris, Oklahoma Baptist, Senior
Rafael Villela, Southwest Oklahoma State, Junior

Outfield
Riley Johnson, Augustana, Junior
Mitch Mallek, St. Cloud State, Senior
D.J. Miller, Lindewood, Senior

Starting Pitcher
Ryan Obrecht, Wayne State, Freshman
Issac Hale, Arkansas Tech, Senior
Luke Chevalier, Northern State, Senior

Relief Pitcher
Ryder Yakel, Harding, Junior

— MWSU Athletics —

Kansas defeat K-State 15-14 in 11 innings in opening round of the Big 12 Tournament

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Kansas’ James Cosentino delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th inning Thursday to give the fifth-seeded Jayhawks a 15-14 win over No. 8 K-State in an elimination game at the 2019 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

KU (32-25) scored all four of its runs in the 11th inning with two outs after the Wildcats (25-33) put up three in the top half of the inning. K-State catcher Chris Ceballos knocked a go-ahead single before a two-RBI double byDylan Phillips put the Cats ahead 14-11.

“It was a battle and we fought until the very end,” head coach Pete Hughes said after the game. “They are a good team and that’s just how it goes sometimes. We are a good team and we never gave up. We never cut any corners. We always try our best and sometimes you don’t end up on top, that’s baseball. I am excited for this team. We have a great group of guys and good things will come from the years to come. Guys like this, their fingerprints are all over it.”

Phillips registered a career-high five runs batted in, including a three-run homer, and finished the season tied for the team lead with 10 home runs – a freshman record by a Wildcat. Phillips’ five RBI set a K-State single-game record at the Big 12 Championship.

Ceballos went 3-for-6 with two RBI while Spurlin finished 2-for-5. Cameron Thompson also had a three-hit day, going 3-for-6 with a double.

Six different Wildcats produced multi-hit games, as K-State matched a season high with 15 hits while scoring a season-best 14 runs.

Cosentino’s game-winning single scored Casey Burnham, capping a string of five consecutive two-out hits. Jack Wagner tied the game with a single to left field to score Casey Burnham, as KU scored four runs on six hits off reliever Caleb Littlejim.

Littlejim had held the KU offense, which had put up 11 runs over the first seven innings, scoreless on one hit over his first three innings of work before suffering the loss. Littlejim (5-4) struck out one and walked one.

K-State erased an early five-run deficit after KU jumped out to a 6-1 lead after two frames. The Cats scored 10 runs from the fourth to the sixth inning and took an 11-7 lead after a five-run sixth. Phillips lifted a three-run home run as part of a four-run fourth inning.

The Jayhawks responded with three in the sixth before tying the game with a run in the seventh. Brett Vosik’s two-run double in the sixth cut K-State’s lead to a run at 11-10.

In K-State’s three-run 11th, Littlejim led off with a single and later scored on Ceballos’ single. Ceballos and Terrence Spurlin both scored on Phillips’ one-out double.

Thompson gave the Cats an early 1-0 lead with an RBI double in the first. In the bottom half, nine Jayhawk hitters came to the plate in a five-run frame. Metcalf and Sems each recorded RBI doubles as Kansas tallied four hits to go with two walks off K-State starter Will Brennan.

Senior Mitch Zubradt would pitch the next four innings in relief – a career high – with five strikeouts. Zubradt retired eight of nine over a stretch and finished with three earned runs on six hits.

KU starting pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn went on to put down eight of the next nine he faced after yielding a first-inning run. Thompson sparked a string of four straight hits with a leadoff single in the fourth, capped by Phillips’ three-run opposite field home run, bringing the Cats within a run.

Trailing 7-6 after five innings, K-State tagged Zeferjahn with five runs on four hits in the sixth. Brennan’s two-out, two-run double put the Wildcats ahead for the first time since the top of the first.

Zeferjahn ended with nine runs allowed (eight earned) on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings.

Vosik led KU with four RBI while Skyler Messinger had a game-high four hits (4-for-6). The first seven Jayhawks in the order had multi-hit games.

K-State’s season ends at the Big 12 Baseball Championship for the first time since 2016.

“Our goal every year is to make the NCAA Tournament,” added Hughes. “It always has been and always will be as long as I am wearing this jersey right here. We will continue to work hard and try to fix our mistakes going into next year in order to work towards a championship.”

 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

  • K-State scored 14 runs on 15 hits with five errors and left six on base.
  • Kansas scored 15 runs on 20 hits and committed three errors with seven stranded baserunners.
  • K-State scored a season-high 14 runs and matched its season-best output with 15 hits.
  • Phillips drove in five, a career high, with a three-run home run.
  • Phillips ended the season with 10 homers, tied for the team lead with Ceballos.
  • Six Wildcats had multi-hit games, including three hits from Ceballos and Thompson.
  • K-State’s 20 base hits and nine doubles allowed were both season highs.
  • The teams used a combined 10 pitchers.
  • The first seven Jayhawks in the order had two or more hits.
  • KU produced six two-out RBI to K-State’s three.
  • K-State went 7-for-15 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-12 with two outs.
  • Kansas finished 12-for-25 with runners in scoring position and 7-for-17 with two outs.

NOTES

  • K-State leads the all-time series with KU 180-174-1.
  • K-State is 5-3 against KU in the postseason.
  • It was the first meeting in the Big 12 Championship between the in-state rivals since 2010.
  • K-State is 2-8 as the No. 8 seed at the Big 12 Championship.
  • The 29 combined runs marked the third-highest scoring game in Big 12 Championship history, and the highest scoring game since 2009.
  • Phillips’ five RBI is a single-game high by a Wildcat at the Big 12 Championship.
  • Thomas Hughes drew five walks in the tournament, a K-State Championship record.
  • The Cats finished 0-4 against the Jayhawks in 2019.
  • K-State’s 54 home runs this season are the most since hitting 58 in 2009.
  • K-State went 0-2 in extra-inning games this season and 4-6 in one-run games.

— K-State Athletics —

Former Tiger Cunningham makes Phoenix Mercury opening night roster

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PHOENIX – Mizzou Women’s Basketball’s Sophie Cunningham (Columbia, Mo.) made the opening night roster for the Phoenix Mercury, as announced by the team Thursday. Cunningham and the Mercury will open the 2019 WNBA season on Saturday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. CT when Phoenix faces the 2018 WNBA champion Seattle Storm.

Cunningham became Mizzou’s highest ever selection in the WNBA draft when she was selected by the Mercury with the first pick in the second round on April 10. In two preseason games for the Mercury, Cunningham scored 9.5 points per game while shooting 54.5 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from three and drained a game-winning three-pointer against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 11.

Cunningham received AP and USWBA All-America Third Team and WBCA All-America Honorable Mention honors after helping guide Mizzou to its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance in 2018-19. She earned AP All-America Honorable Mention honors after outstanding sophomore and junior campaigns.

Cunningham was named to her third straight All-SEC First Team by the league’s coaches, becoming the first player in program history to earn All-Conference First Team honors in three consecutive seasons. In addition, she was named to the All-SEC First Team by the Associated Press for the second straight season.

Cunningham closed her Mizzou career as Mizzou’s all-time scoring leader, finishing her historic career with 2,187 points. Among program records, Cunningham also ranks first in free throws made (537), second in three-pointers made (238), third in three-point percentage (40.3), third in free throw percentage (83.9), fourth in points per game (17.0) and fourth in assists (390).

In her senior campaign, Cunningham was the only player in the nation to average 17.0 ppg, make 80 three-pointers, make 150 free throws and record 200 rebounds. In conference play, Cunningham led the SEC in three-point shooting (46.5 percent) and threes per game (2.9). She reached 20 points in 16 games this season, including 10 times against SEC opponents, and 30 points four times.

— Mizzou Athletics —

Bearcat tennis loses to No. 2 Indianapolis in NCAA Quarterfinals

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida – The Northwest Missouri State University women’s tennis team fell to the University of Indianapolis (24-0 overall) in the national quarterfinals of the 2019 NCAA Division II Tournament, 4-0.

Northwest completes its 2018-19 season with a mark of 20-7 overall. It is the eighth 20-win season in program history and the first 20-win campaign for the Bearcats since the 2007-08 season. It is the third time that Northwest has reached the national quarterfinals in program history (1997, 2003, 2019).

No. 2-seeded UIndy grabbed an early 1-0 lead in doubles. UIndy topped Northwest at No. 1 doubles and at No. 3 doubles.

UIndy’s No. 1 doubles team of Nikol Alexeeva and Anya Novikova came into the match ranked No. 6 in the national ITA rankings. Alexeeva and Novikova tallied a 6-1 win over Northwest’s Tania Teruel and Marta Ferrando. Teruel and Ferrando were ranked No. 15 by the ITA.

UIndy’s duo of Maja Pindelska and Anna Valiaeva scored a 6-3 triumph over Northwest’s Julie Rinderknech and Tess Lovig at No. 3 doubles.

The Greyhounds scored singles wins at No. 1, No. 2 and No. 5 to clinch the dual victory and advance to the national semifinals.

At No. 1 singles, UIndy’s Volikova posted a 6-0, 6-2 win over Northwest’s Irene Recuenco.

At No. 2 singles, the Greyhounds’s Alexeeva scored a 6-2, 6-0 triumph over Northwest’s Tania Teruel.

At No. 5 singles, UIndy’s Alina Kislitskaya notched a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Northwest’s Rinderknech.

Northwest had captured a set in the other three singles matches but all three were called when Kislitskaya clinched the dual win at No. 5 singles. Ferrando took the first set and led 5-4 in the third at No. 3 singles. Julia Aliseda bounced back to take the second set and led 4-1 in the final set. Sara Grozdanovic took the first set in her match at No. 6 singles.

NOTES: Northwest’s 20 wins ties for the fourth-most in a single-season in program history … it’s the most dual victories in a season since the Bearcats posted 23 wins in 2008 … senior Julie Rinderknech’s 25 singles wins rank tied for the fourth-most in a single season … junior Marta Ferrando’s 23 singles wins is tied for No. 7 on Northwest’s single-season victory chart … sophomore Irene Recuenco tallied 22 singles wins (T-10th single season) and 22 doubles wins (T-8th single season) … the 4-0 shutout was the 17th on the year for the Hounds, and their 12th in a row … the Greyhounds have not allowed an opponent a point in more than two months – since March 15.

— Northwest Athletics —

Northwest tennis defeats Midwestern State to advance to NCAA Quarterfinals

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida – The Northwest Missouri State University women’s tennis team used strong singles play to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament with a 4-2 victory over No. 7-seeded Midwestern State.

The Bearcats (20-6 overall) moved into the national quarterfinals for the third time in program history. Northwest also reached the national quarterfinals in 1997 and 2003.

Northwest had to dig out of a hole by losing the doubles point to Midwestern State (21-7 overall). The Mustangs scored a 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles when Bianca Duff and Ashley Ramirez defeated Northwest’s Tania Teruel and Marta Ferrando. The Mustangs clinched the point with a 6-2 win at No. 2 doubles as Greta Lazzarotta and Casie Curry knocked off Northwest’s Irene Recuenco and Julia Aliseda.

The Bearcats turned the tide in singles play. Freshman Julia Aliseda moved her win streak to seven in a row and posted her 25th win this season with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Juliette Mary at No. 4 singles.

Senior Julie Rinderknech notched her 25th singles win as she recorded a 6-3, 6-1 triumph over MSU’s Ashley Ramirez. Rinderknech has won nine of her last 10 singles matches.

Sophomore Irene Recuenco came from a set down and rallied for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles. Recuenco, who is ranked No. 17 by the ITA, improved to 22-9 on the year.

Junior Marta Ferrando clinched the dual victory with a 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 win over MSU’s Lea Cizeron at No. 3 singles. Ferrando has won eight consecutive singles matches and is 23-8 on the season.

Northwest will take on the University of Indianapolis in the national quarterfinals on Thursday. The match will begin at 8 a.m. (CT). UIndy is the No. 2 seed and has an unblemished record of 23-0 this season.

NOTES: Northwest is 3-5 all-time in the NCAA Tournament round of 16 matches … Northwest head coach Mark Rosewell moved his win total at Northwest to 1,096 with the triumph … it is the eighth 20-win season in program history and the first since 2008.

— Northwest Athletics —

Mizzou drops SEC Tournament opener to Ole Miss 2-1

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HOOVER, Ala. – No. 10 seed Mizzou Baseball (34-22-1) competed in yet another tightly-contested ballgame Tuesday at the Hoover Met, falling 2-1 to No. 7 seed Ole Miss. The Tigers jumped on top early with a single run in the second inning, but the Rebels responded with a pair in the home half of the fifth inning.

Both squads’ pitching staffs excelled Tuesday, allowing only three combined runs. Mizzou’s hurlers certainly gave the team a chance to win, but the offense struggled with timely hitting. The Tigers stranded two runners twice against the Rebels, including a pair in the top of the ninth inning to conclude the day.

#SHOWME TOP PERFORMERS VS. OLE MISS

  • Konnor Ash: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 K
  • Ian Bedell: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R
  • Austin James: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
  • Thomas Broyles: 2-for-4, R, 2B

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH STEVE BIESER

Opening statement…

“It was just a tough day for us obviously. We wanted to go win this game and get ourselves rolling in this tournament, but I’m really proud of this team on the way they’ve competed all season long. The way they will continue to compete.”

On Tuesday’s game and NCAA Tournament implications…

“Obviously we wanted to win today and that would’ve sealed it. This is a team that has played 10 Southeastern Conference series’. We’ve only lost four of those. I like our resume and I like this team. This is a team that is going to get healthy in the next week. We’re getting one of our starters back. Everything is rolling our way and we’d be very difficult in a regional. I feel like our resume is really solid. To keep this team out of a NCAA Regional would be a shame.”

#MIZ TAKEAWAYS

  • Tuesday marked the Tigers and Rebels’ first-ever meeting in the SEC Tournament.
  • Mizzou has played in close games all season long, evident by its 16 total one-run contests. That total is tied for the most among SEC teams, alongside LSU.
  • James has been an extra-base hit machine this year, knocking his sixth double Tuesday against Ole Miss. A whopping 10 of his 17 total hits this season have gone for extra bases.
  • With a double and single in his first two at bats, Broyles secured his fourth multi-hit game of the year. It was his first multi-hit effort since also collecting a pair of knocks on April 12 vs. No. 8 LSU.
  • Ash produced his 12th scoreless appearance of the year Tuesday, topping his seven outings with no runs allowed in his 2018 freshman campaign.
  • Bedell was dynamite again out of the bullpen, allowing zero runs for the 12th time this year as well.

UP NEXT

  • Mizzou awaits its NCAA Tournament fate next Monday (May 27) with the official Selection Show on ESPNU. Fans can tune-in at 11 a.m. CT.

— Mizzou Athletics —

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