Bears Blank Oral Roberts in 11-0 Road Victory

Missouri State pitchers combine for 13 strikeouts in dominant performance

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Missouri State Bears baseball team defeated Oral Roberts 11-0 on Tuesday afternoon in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Four Bears pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts, while the offense tallied 11 runs on 15 hits in the lopsided victory.

Why it matters

This win improves Missouri State's record to 3-1 on the season and marks their first nine-inning shutout since April 2024. The Bears' dominant pitching and balanced offensive attack showcase their potential as a strong team this season.

The details

Missouri State's starting pitcher Jason Schaaf was followed by relievers Ross Felder, Tyler Charlton, and Lance Wade, who combined to limit Oral Roberts to just 3 hits. The Bears' offense was led by Carter Bergman's solo home run, Gabe Roessler's 3-run double, and RBI singles from Caden Bogenpohl, Taeg Gollert, Logan Fyffe, and Bogenpohl again in the 9th inning.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
  • This was Missouri State's 4th game of the 2026 season.

The players

Missouri State Bears

The baseball team from Missouri State University.

Oral Roberts

The opposing team from Oral Roberts University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jason Schaaf

The starting pitcher for Missouri State.

Ross Felder

The relief pitcher who earned the win for Missouri State.

Carter Bergman

The Missouri State player who hit a solo home run to get the scoring started.

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What they’re saying

“This was a great team effort today. Our pitchers were dominant and our hitters did a nice job of capitalizing on opportunities.”

— Missouri State Head Coach

What’s next

The Bears will look to continue their strong start to the season when they travel to face Ole Miss in a 3-game series from February 20-22.

The takeaway

Missouri State's decisive victory over Oral Roberts showcases the team's well-rounded talent and ability to win convincingly on the road, setting them up for a potentially successful season ahead.