CLAREMORE, Okla. — No. 7 seed Missouri Southern baseball (34-19) fell to No. 2 Seed Rogers State (40-14) with a final score of 3-1 Saturday at RCB Bank Sports Complex in the 2026 NCAA Division II Central Regional. Missouri Southern's lone run came from a seventh-inning home run, as both teams recorded seven hits each.
Rogers State took an early lead against Missouri Southern, scoring two runs in the first inning. Nathan Gutierrez doubled to left center and later scored alongside Zak Nelson on a double by Jake Mitchell, giving Rogers St. a 2-0 lead.
In the second inning, Rogers State added another run. Luis Fuentes walked and eventually scored on a sacrifice bunt by Nelson, extending the lead to 3-0.
Southern responded in the seventh inning when
Will Doherty homered to left field, putting the team on the scoreboard. Despite the effort, the score remained 3-1 in favor of Rogers St.
The game concluded with a 3-1 victory for Rogers State over MSSU.
Lane Chapman started on the mound, pitching 1 inning and allowing 3 earned runs on 3 hits while issuing 3 walks.
Jackson Gamble followed with a strong relief performance, pitching 6 innings and striking out 7 batters, while giving up only 3 hits and throwing 53 strikes out of 79 pitches.
Michael Mulhollon closed the game with 2 innings, allowing 1 hit and 1 walk, and striking out 2 batters.
Will Doherty made a significant impact by hitting a home run and recording an RBI in the game.
Jason Lazo contributed with two hits, showcasing consistency at the plate. Gamble was effective on the mound, pitching six innings and striking out seven batters.
Ethan Clark added a double, further enhancing the team's offensive efforts.
Arvest Bank is the season-presenting sponsor for Missouri Southern baseball.
