Bears Tie Stolen Base Record in 13-12 Win Over Memphis

Missouri State steals 10 bases to match school record in high-scoring victory.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Missouri State Bears tied a school record with 10 stolen bases and held on for a 13-12 victory over the Memphis Tigers on Sunday. The Bears jumped out to an early 10-1 lead, powered by three-run homers from Curry Sutherland and Gabe Roessler, before Memphis mounted a late comeback. Jax Ryan stole three bases for the Bears, becoming the first Missouri State player to accomplish that feat since 2021.

Why it matters

The Bears' aggressive base-running and power hitting helped them overcome a late rally by Memphis and secure their second consecutive series sweep at home. The 10 stolen bases tied a school record that had stood since the 1980s, showcasing the team's speed and athleticism.

The details

Missouri State scored seven runs in the first inning, including the three-run homers by Sutherland and Roessler. Taeg Gollert stole home in the second inning, and Jax Ryan added a two-run double in the fifth as part of a five-steal inning that gave the Bears a 10-1 lead. Memphis fought back with a two-run homer in the sixth and a six-run seventh to make it 10-9, but the Bears responded with three more runs in the bottom of the seventh to hold on for the victory.

  • The Bears scored seven runs in the first inning on March 9, 2026.
  • Taeg Gollert stole home in the second inning on March 9, 2026.
  • The Bears stole five bases in the fifth inning on March 9, 2026.
  • Memphis scored six runs in the seventh inning on March 9, 2026.
  • The Bears scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning on March 9, 2026.

The players

Curry Sutherland

A Bears player who hit a three-run homer in the first inning.

Gabe Roessler

A Bears player who hit a three-run homer in the first inning.

Jax Ryan

A Bears player who had three hits, three RBIs, and three stolen bases in the game.

Taeg Gollert

A Bears player who stole home in the second inning and added a two-run single in the seventh inning.

Owen Slater

The Bears' starting pitcher, who threw six strong innings and struck out a career-high seven batters.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Bears will hit the road for a 3 p.m. Tuesday contest at SEMO before opening Conference USA play with a March 13-15 series at Liberty.

The takeaway

The Bears' record-tying 10 stolen bases and early offensive outburst proved to be the difference, as they held off a late Memphis comeback to secure their second consecutive series sweep at home. This performance showcases the team's speed, power, and resilience as they look ahead to conference play.