The Northwest Missouri State University baseball team claimed their seventh consecutive victory by sweeping the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Lions in a doubleheader. In game one, Northwest showcased a powerful offense, hitting five home runs and totaling 20 runs in a 20-8 win. They narrowly secured an 11-10 triumph in game two. With this win, Northwest boasts a season record of 26-9 and remains undefeated in MIAA series play this year, while UAFS continues to struggle with a record of 4-29.

By the Numbers
  • Northwest scored a season-high 20 runs in game one.
  • The Bearcats hit five home runs across the doubleheader, including two grand slams in game one.
  • Northwest remains perfect at 6-0 in MIAA series this season.
Yes, But

Despite the dominating performance, the ongoing struggles of UAFS highlight the disparity between the teams, with the Lions now on a 12-game losing streak and unable to secure a home win this season.

State of Play
  • Northwest extends its winning streak, marking the longest since April 2018.
  • UAFS has dropped all 14 of its home games this season.
What's Next

Northwest is set to face Missouri Western next on April 8, aiming to extend their win streak and solidify their lead in the MIAA standings.

Bottom Line

The Bearcats' current performance underscores their dominance in the MIAA, with a strong focus on maintaining momentum as they look to build on this hot streak, while UAFS must regroup to break their losing cycle.