Missouri State to host Oklahoma State in midweek matchup

Bears ranked 9th in latest NCAA RPI ahead of Power Five showdown

Mar. 24, 2026 at 4:10pm

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Missouri State baseball will host Oklahoma State on Tuesday at Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri. The Bears, currently ranked 9th in the latest NCAA RPI, will be playing a stretch of home games against Power Four opponents.

Why it matters

This midweek matchup provides Missouri State, a Conference USA program, an opportunity to bolster its NCAA Tournament resume by hosting a Power Five opponent in Oklahoma State. The Bears have been one of the top mid-major teams in the country this season.

The details

Missouri State enters the game with a 15-7 record and 5-1 mark in Conference USA play. Oklahoma State, a member of the Big 12 Conference, has a 16-8 record and 2-4 conference record. Following Tuesday's game, Missouri State will hit the road for a weekend series against former Missouri Valley Conference rival Dallas Baptist.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026 with a 3 PM first pitch.
  • Missouri State will then travel to face Dallas Baptist in a weekend series starting on Friday.

The players

Missouri State

The Missouri State Bears are a Division I baseball program that competes in Conference USA. They are currently ranked 9th in the latest NCAA RPI.

Oklahoma State

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are a Division I baseball program that competes in the Big 12 Conference.

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What’s next

Following Tuesday's game, Missouri State will head on the road for a weekend series against former Missouri Valley Conference rival Dallas Baptist starting Friday.

The takeaway

This midweek matchup provides Missouri State, a top mid-major program, a valuable opportunity to boost its NCAA Tournament resume by hosting a Power Five opponent in Oklahoma State at home.