LAFAYETTE, La. (Interstat) — Missouri State opened its season with an 8-2 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette on Friday evening at M.L. Tigue Moore Field. The Bears scored once in the first inning and broke the game open with a five-run ninth. Tyler Gollert led Missouri State with two doubles and three RBIs. Zack Carter, Taeg Gollert and Jaden Bogenpohl each homered for the Bears. Michael Yusypchuk earned the win with five scoreless innings. Colton Brown had an RBI double for the Ragin’ Cajuns, who were held to four hits. Louisiana-Lafayette was a statistical favorite pregame but fell to 0-1. The teams continue their series Saturday.