RiverHawks overpowered by Griffons in Sunday finale

Northeastern State's offense ripped through MoWest's pitching for a 16-run day, but the RiverHawks could not overcome a hot start from the Griffons.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:49pm

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Northeastern State's baseball team suffered a 24-16 loss to the Missouri Western Griffons in the series finale at Rousey Field in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Despite a strong offensive performance that saw the RiverHawks score 16 runs, they were unable to overcome an early lead by the Griffons.

Why it matters

This game was the final matchup in a series between two regional rivals, Northeastern State and Missouri Western. The loss drops Northeastern State's record on the season, while the win helps Missouri Western improve their standing in the conference.

The details

Northeastern State's offense had a big day, racking up 16 runs against Missouri Western's pitching. However, the Griffons jumped out to an early lead and were able to hold on for the victory. The final score was 24-16 in favor of Missouri Western.

  • The game took place on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Northeastern State RiverHawks

The baseball team from Northeastern State University, located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Missouri Western Griffons

The baseball team from Missouri Western State University, located in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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The takeaway

While Northeastern State's offense had a strong performance, they were unable to overcome an early deficit against their conference rival Missouri Western. The loss drops the RiverHawks' record on the season, but there is still time for them to bounce back and have a successful year.