Missouri State Bears News

Lady Bears NCAA Tournament Central

Missouri State captured the Conference USA Tournament title in its first year in the league to earn its 18th NCAA Tournament appearance. The Lady Bears have now made a postseason appearance in 11 consecutive seasons and return to the Big Dance for the first time since 2021-22. It also marks the first appearance for Mo State under head coach Beth Cunningham. The Lady Bears earned a 16 seed and will face off against No. 16 Stephen F. Austin in the First Four play-in game on Wednesday night in Austin, Texas (8:00 p.m., ESPN2). Mo State also participated in the first edition of the First Four in 2021-22.

Date published: March 17, 2026

Lady Bears Defeat SFA 85-75 in First Four, Advance to Face No. 1 Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – No. 16 Missouri State women's basketball (23-12) defeated No. 16 Stephen F. Austin 85-75 in the First Four play-in game to advance in the NCAA Tournament to face No. 1 Texas in the First Round.

Date published: March 19, 2026

CUSA Champs! Lady Bears Punch Ticket to NCAA Tournament

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Missouri State women's basketball (22-12) punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament with a 43-38 victory over Louisiana Tech (26-6) in the CUSA Women's Basketball Championship title game.

Date published: March 14, 2026

Acro Travels West for Ranked Test at No. 10 Azusa Pacific

Missouri State Acrobatics and Tumbling continues its road stretch Thursday, March 19, traveling to Azusa, Calif., to face No. 10 Azusa Pacific at 8 p.m. Central.

Date published: March 18, 2026

STUNT on the Road for Four-Game Weekend Slate

Missouri State STUNT (10-8) will travel to Nashville, Tenn. on Friday, March 20 to compete against Mercyhurst, Hope International, California Baptist and McNeese State in a two-day, four-game slate.

Date published: March 18, 2026

Giving Day 2026 Kicks Off March 24

Missouri State Athletics will be participating in the university's 36-hour online Giving Day event, beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24.

Date published: February 26, 2026

Softball Takes Series from Kennesaw after Saturday Split

Missouri State softball secured a doubleheader split with visiting Kennesaw State here Saturday to earn the series victory over the Owls.

Date published: March 14, 2026

Flames Top Baseball Bears in Series Finale

Liberty prevented Missouri State from claiming a sweep in its inaugural Conference USA series Sunday with a 9-3 victory over the Bears at Liberty Baseball Stadium.

Date published: March 15, 2026

Pannier Leads Golfers in Mobile

36-Hole Scores

Date published: March 16, 2026

Ticket Punched! Lady Bears Face Stephen F. Austin in First Four Game

SPRINGFIELD – The Missouri State Lady Bears (22-12) earned a No. 16 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will open their 18th NCAA appearance on Wednesday, March 18 in Austin, Texas. Mo State will face Stephen F. Austin in the First Four round.

Date published: March 15, 2026