Sections Options Links Classifieds InteractiveTwo junior college players have committed to the Missouri State men's basketball team within the last week for the upcoming season. Point guard Nafis (nah-FEESE) Ricks from Johnson County (Kan.) Community College and combo guard Jermaine Mallet from Marion (Ala.
Baseball is so popular because it combines everything Americans love: ballpark food, beer and for the ladies, the long ball. Why is baseball so beloved, though? Simply put, because it is made up entirely of situations. While catching up on the "The West Wing" the other day, the vice president (Tim Matheson) said he went to a hockey game that night but couldn't really get into it because the scoring comes so randomly that the announcers don't even know when it's coming.
The Missouri State women's soccer team is losing more than just six seniors from the 2008 squad - it is losing much of its defensive line. Even when coach Rob Brewer voiced his concerns, he still showed optimism for the 14 recruits and what is yet to come.
With an 8-1 record and a 2.42 ERA, junior pitcher Buddy Baumann has been a dominant force for the Bears on the mound this season. Now, he is receiving national attention for his accomplishments on the field. Last week, Baumann was named to the first-watch list for the College Baseball Foundation Pitcher of the Year Award.
Accomplishing its season-long goal of winning the Great Rivers Lacrosse Conference Playoffs means this season's Missouri State team is on uncharted territory. The Bears held off Wheaton 14-13 Saturday night to win the GRLC and secure their first-ever spot in the national championship tournament.
Missouri State graduate Lance Parker had a standout career as the soccer team's goalkeeper before he graduated. "He was the complete package," coach Jon Leamy said. "He is bright and intelligent. You didn't have to tell him stuff twice. He always worked hard on the little stuff.