Missouri State Bears News

Missouri State Launches Competitive Excellence Fund to Support Retention and Recruitment

Missouri State University Director of Athletics Patrick Ransdell has announced the university's comprehensive plan to address the NCAA's newly approved revenue-sharing model, adopted as part of the final approval of the House Settlement. As a part of this initiative, Missouri State is launching the Competitive Excellence Fund (CEF) which will help bring the future of collegiate athletics to the university's doorstep, and enhance the ability to recruit, retain, and develop elite student-athletes.

Date published: July 16, 2025

Annual Sneaker Soirée Set for August 2

Missouri State University Athletics is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated Sneaker Soirée, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2 at Great Southern Bank Arena, starting at 5 p.m. The 39th annual Missouri State Athletics auction promises to be an evening of excitement, philanthropy, and community spirit to usher in the CUSA era and show support for Bears Athletics.

Date published: June 25, 2025

Five Bears on CUSA Preseason Watch List

Conference USA released its 2025 Preseason Watch List Friday (July 18), as selected by the league's 12 head coaches. Five student-athletes from each of the conference's 12 member institutions are recognized as key players to watch ahead of the 2025 season.

Date published: July 18, 2025

Holmes Agrees to Terms with Oakland as Free Agent

Missouri State's Jackson Holmes came to terms with the Oakland Athletics as an undrafted free agent this week, pending a physical. The right-hander will travel to the A's facility in Mesa, Ariz., to begin his career early next week.

Date published: July 16, 2025

CUSA Announces National TV Games and Football Start Times

Conference USA officially announced its 2025 football broadcast schedule and start times on Thursday (May 29) with Missouri State featured on five national TV broadcasts in its inaugural season in CUSA and FBS competition.

Date published: May 29, 2025

2025-26 Basketball Season Tickets are on sale NOW!

Missouri State's inaugural season in Conference USA promises to be an exciting one for the Bears and Lady Bears, and fans won't want to miss a minute of the excitement at Great Southern Bank Arena this winter! Season tickets for both teams are on sale now, starting June 23, as the countdown to CUSA continues

Date published: June 23, 2025

Four Bears Recognized on NABC Honors Court

Four Missouri State men's basketball players were recognized by the National Association of Basketball Coaches today (July 17) with the release of the 2024-25 NABC Honors Court.

Date published: July 17, 2025

Upgrade or Download the Improved Missouri State Bears Mobile App!

The new and improved Missouri State Bears mobile app, powered by SIDEARM Sports, is now available for upgrade or download.

Date published: June 18, 2025

Rodriguez Taken by Angels in 10th Round of MLB Draft

Missouri State's Nick Rodriguez was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 10th round (289th overall) of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday. He was chosen one spot after teammate Jake McCutcheon went off the board to the Miami Marlins.

Date published: July 14, 2025

Marlins Pick McCutcheon in 10th Round of MLB Draft

Missouri State's Jake McCutcheon was the first Bear taken in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday when the Miami Marlins took him in the 10th round with the 288th overall pick.

Date published: July 14, 2025