Preview: Sam Houston Bearkats at Missouri State Bears

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Interstat) — The Missouri State Bears will look to complete a series sweep when they host the Sam Houston Bearkats in a Conference USA matchup Sunday afternoon at Hammons Field.

First pitch is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Missouri State (20-9) has dominated the first two games of the series, winning 9-8 on Friday and 15-5 in a seven-inning run-rule victory Saturday. The Bears’ offense has been potent, scoring 24 runs in the two contests.

A player to watch for the Bears is shortstop Logan Fyffe, who went 2 for 5 with a home run and four RBIs in Saturday’s rout. Over his last 10 games, Fyffe is batting .410 (16 for 39) with three home runs and 15 RBIs, providing consistent production in the heart of the lineup.

Sam Houston (14-16) aims to salvage the final game of the series and halt a three-game skid. The Bearkats have lost five of their last six.

Right-hander Connor Mondey is a key figure for Sam Houston. In Saturday’s loss, he provided four innings of long relief, allowing no hits and two earned runs while striking out two. His ability to eat innings could be crucial for a Bearkats bullpen taxed by the first two games of the series.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Missouri State 7, Sam Houston 6.

After Sunday, Missouri State travels to face Missouri on Tuesday before a weekend series at Delaware. Sam Houston returns home to host Houston on Tuesday, followed by a Conference USA series against Dallas Baptist next weekend.