SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Interstat) — Jason Schaaf threw a complete-game, two-hit shutout Sunday as Missouri State routed Sam Houston 12-0 in a seven-inning Conference USA game.

The Bears scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back, completing a three-game series sweep. Schaaf struck out seven and walked none, needing just 89 pitches in the afternoon contest at Hammons Field.

Missouri State pounded 11 hits. Curry Sutherland and Bobby Atkinson each drove in three runs, while Taeg Gollert had two RBIs. Logan Fyffe went 3 for 4 and scored three times.

The Bearkats managed only two singles, one by Jeric Curtis. Three Sam Houston relievers — Collin Aloisio, Mason Murphy and Zak Johnson — each allowed one run in an inning of work.

Missouri State improved to 21-9 overall and 3-0 in conference play. Sam Houston fell to 14-17.