Missouri State softball returns home to face the Kansas Jayhawks in a midweek matchup, with KU holding a six-game winning streak in the series.

By the Numbers
  • Missouri State trails the all-time series against Kansas, 19-76.
  • Kansas graduate assistant Steffany Dickerson, an MSU alum, had a career 2.24 ERA and 62 wins as a pitcher for MSU.
State of Play
  • Missouri State is led by head coach Holly Hesse, set to retire after the 2024 season with a record of 913-884-2.
  • The Bears lead the MVC in home runs and have four players batting over .300 in conference games.
  • Freshman Kayla Ulrich leads the team offensively with a .382 batting average.
  • Olivia Krehbiel is tied for the career home run record at MSU with 27, just one shy of taking the top spot.
  • Annie Mueller leads the team with 10 home runs and 29 RBI.
  • Gracie Johnston leads the MVC with five saves this season.
  • Ellie McCoy leads the MVC in hit by pitches with 12.
What's Next

The upcoming matchup between the Missouri State Bears and Kansas Jayhawks will be a test of whether Missouri State can break Kansas' six-game winning streak in the series.

Bottom Line

As Missouri State softball faces Kansas at home, the team aims to challenge the Jayhawks' winning streak in the series, led by retiring coach Holly Hesse and key players like Kayla Ulrich, Olivia Krehbiel, Annie Mueller, Gracie Johnston, and Ellie McCoy.