Former St. Louis Cardinals center fielder and Cardinals Hall of Fame member Jim Edmonds announced today he has been hospitalized and is being tested for COVID-19.
"I held off as long as I could," Edmonds said in an Instagram post. "I thought I was tough enough to get through."
The accompanying video is from KMOV in St. Louis.
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Friday, March 27, 2020
MSSU cross country, track and field director named Coach of the Year
Missouri Southern State University Director of Cross Country and Track and Field Bryan Schiding has been named the 2020 Division II National Men's Head Coach of the Year, announced Friday afternoon by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
Schiding, in his 11th year at Southern, is in his seventh year as the head coach of the Men and the fifth as the Director of Cross Country and Track and Field.
This year, he helped guide the Lions to their third Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championship after being picked to finish fifth in the MIAA Preseason Coaches' Poll.
They finished with five individual champions and scored 142 points, 26 points ahead of second place Pittsburg State, who finished second. The Lions, who finished the season ranked No. 8, were ranked at No. 6 earlier this year, the highest Southern has ever been ranked for the indoor portion of the schedule.
"This is a tremendous honor, which is a direct correlation to the dedication and devotion of our student-athletes and my coaching staff," said Schiding after hearing of the honor. "I feel we have one of the best coaching staffs in the NCAA, and this is certainly indicative of the countless hours that we all put in, together."
Schiding was named Central Region Men's Coach of the Year. Under Schiding's guidance, the team had 19 NCAA provisional qualifiers, with three being automatic qualifiers, plus one relay team. His athletes also broke six school records this season. The Lions were ranked No. 1 in the Central Region with nine student-athletes from the men's side who were scheduled to compete in the NCAA Division II National Championships in six events.
Schiding and his staff, composed of Assistant Coach Brian Allen, who coaches throwing events, Assistant Coach Jaime Burnham, who coaches distance, and Assistant Coach Jason Francis, who coaches sprints, hurdles and combined events, were named the MIAA Men's Coaching Staff of the Year earlier this month. Schiding was named the Central Region Coach of the Year, while Rajindra Campbell was the Central Region Field Athlete of the Year.
This is the first time that a coach from Missouri Southern has earned the USTFCCCA National Coach of the Year honors.
"This is a tremendous honor, which is a direct correlation to the dedication and devotion of our student-athletes and my coaching staff," said Schiding after hearing of the honor. "I feel we have one of the best coaching staffs in the NCAA, and this is certainly indicative of the countless hours that we all put in, together."
Schiding was named Central Region Men's Coach of the Year. Under Schiding's guidance, the team had 19 NCAA provisional qualifiers, with three being automatic qualifiers, plus one relay team. His athletes also broke six school records this season. The Lions were ranked No. 1 in the Central Region with nine student-athletes from the men's side who were scheduled to compete in the NCAA Division II National Championships in six events.
Schiding and his staff, composed of Assistant Coach Brian Allen, who coaches throwing events, Assistant Coach Jaime Burnham, who coaches distance, and Assistant Coach Jason Francis, who coaches sprints, hurdles and combined events, were named the MIAA Men's Coaching Staff of the Year earlier this month. Schiding was named the Central Region Coach of the Year, while Rajindra Campbell was the Central Region Field Athlete of the Year.
This is the first time that a coach from Missouri Southern has earned the USTFCCCA National Coach of the Year honors.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Cam Martin named to second All-America team
Missouri Southern junior post Cam Martin has been named to his second All-American team as he was named a second-team selection by the Conference Commissioner's Association (CCA) today.
Martin, a 6-9 native of Yukon, Okla., was named an All-American by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) yesterday and this is the second-straight year for Martin to be named to the CCA team, picking up third-team honors as a sophomore.
Martin was a first-team All-Region pick by the NABC and the CCA, as well as a first-team All-MIAA selection this season and was a member of the All-MIAA Tournament Team.
This season, Martin led the MIAA scoring, rebounds, defensive rebounds, double-double's free throw attempts and free throws made, total field goals made, total points and total rebounds, while ranking second in blocks, field goal percentage, total blocks and total field goal attempts. Martin averaged 24.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game this year, while shooting 58 percent from the field and 81 percent from the free throw line. He had a team-high 46 blocks and was third on the team with 61 assists.
Martin currently has the MSSU top career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking third in career field goal percentage (.594) and fifth in free throw shooting (.815). Martin set the MSSU single-game scoring record at Missouri Western this season as he scored 54 points against the Griffons. The 54 points is the most scored in Division II this year and Cam is one of only four players to hit the 50-point plateau this year. Martin had two of the top-eight scoring games this season in Division II.
Martin is the only MSSU basketball player to ever score 700 or more points in a season twice and he is one of just two to ever score 700 points in a season. Martin currently has 1,466 points in his two-year career at MSSU and is third in NCAA Division II active career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking 6th in career double-double's and 11th in free throws made and attempted.
Martin was named the MIAA's Player of the Week seven times this season and has also been named to the Bevo Francis Small College Basketball Player of the Year Watchlist. He has made the top 25 list for the award and the finalists for that award are announced on April 4 with the winner being crowned on April 6.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Cam Martin named All-American
Missouri Southern junior post Cam Martin has been named an All-American as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) released its Division II All-American team today.
Martin, a 6-9 native of Yukon, Okla., was an All-American selection last year by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association and that group will release its All-American list soon.
Martin was a first-team All-Region pick by the NABC and the CCA, as well as a first-team All-MIAA selection this season and was a member of the All-MIAA Tournament Team.
This season, Martin led the MIAA scoring, rebounds, defensive rebounds, double-double's free throw attempts and free throws made, total field goals made, total points and total rebounds, while ranking second in blocks, field goal percentage, total blocks and total field goal attempts. Martin is averaging 24.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game this year, while shooting 58 percent from the field and 81 percent from the free throw line. He has a team-high 46 blocks and is third on the team with 61 assists.
Martin currently has the MSSU top career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking third in career field goal percentage (.594) and fifth in free throw shooting (.815). Martin set the MSSU single-game scoring record at Missouri Western this season as he scored 54 points against the Griffons. The 54 points is the most scored in Division II this year and Cam is one of only four players to hit the 50-point plateau this year. Martin had two of the top-eight scoring games this season in Division II.
Martin is the only MSSU basketball player to ever score 700 or more points in a season twice and he is one of just two to ever score 700 points in a season. Martin currently has 1,466 points in his two-year career at MSSU and is third in NCAA Division II active career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking 6th in career double-double's and 11th in free throws made and attempted.
Martin was named the MIAA's Player of the Week seven times this season and has also been named to the Bevo Francis Small College Basketball Player of the Year Watchlist. He has made the top 25 list for the award and the finalists for that award are announced on April 4 with the winner being crowned on April 6.
The complete list of the NABC D2 All-American's is listed below.
Dalton Bolon, West Liberty, 6-4, Junior, Guard, Gnadenhutten, OH
Jordan Floyd, King, 6-2, Senior, Guard, Stone Mountain, GA
Qua Grant, West Texas A&M, 6-1, Sophomore, Guard, Waxahachie, TX
Kylan Guerra, Thomas Jefferson, 6-0, Senior, Guard, White Plains, NY
Brett Hanson, Florida Southern, 6-2, Senior, Guard, Manchester, NH
Cam Martin, Missouri Southern State, 6-9, Junior, Forward, Yukon, OK
Mark Matthews, Nova Southeastern, 6-6, R-Senior, Guard/Forward, Bonita Springs, FL
Courvoisier McCauley, Lincoln Memorial, 6-5, Sophomore, Guard, Indianapolis, IN
Selom Mawugbe, Azusa Pacific, 6-10, Senior, Center, Canyon Country, CA
Malik Miller, IUP, 6-4, Senior, Guard, Farrell, PA
Kyle Monroe, Michigan Tech, 6-5, Senior, Forward, Green Bay, WI
Joel Murray, West Texas A&M, 6-0, Sophomore, Guard, Rowlett, TX
Brandon Myer, Minnesota Duluth, 6-8, Senior, Forward, Superior, WI
Tyrell Roberts, UCSD, 5-11, R-Sophomore, Guard, Sacramento, CA
Andrew Sischo, Daemen. 6-9, Junior, Center, Guilderland, NY
Jake Van Tubbergen, Grand Valley State, 6-7, Junior, Guard/Forward, Holland MI
Missouri Department of Conservation to temporarily waive fishing permits
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission announce they are temporarily waiving permit requirements for sport fishing and daily trout tags for Missouri residents and nonresidents whose fishing privileges are not otherwise suspended.
The waiver of needing a permit or trout tag to fish will run from Friday, March 27, through April 15.
MDC will reassess the situation at that point. All season dates, methods, and limits will continue to apply and be enforced.
“The current public-health emergency caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) has many Missourians and others looking for safe ways to get outside in nature,” said MDC Director Sara Parker Pauley.
“Missouri’s rivers and streams offer high quality fishing as a way for people to connect with nature while still complying with all health and safety recommendations. Fishing is also a great way to get some much needed physical and mental health benefits during this stressful time.”
Conservation makes Missouri a great place to fish and Missouri has more than a million acres of surface water with most of it providing great fishing. More than 200 different fish species are found in Missouri, with more than 20 of them being game fish for the state's more than 1.1 million anglers. Get more info on Missouri fishing at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing
Pauley added that it is still critical for everyone to continue to heed all recommendations for hand washing, social distancing, and other public-health measures while fishing and during other outdoor activities, including maintaining at least six feet of distance between all individuals who are not family members.
Monday, March 23, 2020
Cam Martin named first team NABC all-region
Missouri Southern junior post Cam Martin has picked up his second All-Region selection as the the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) tabbed Martin a first-team selection today.
Martin, a 6-9 native of Yukon, Okla., was also a first-team All-MIAA selection this season and was a member of the All-MIAA Tournament Team and was named and All-Region selection last week by the Conference Commissioners Association.
Martin was an All-Region and All-American selection last year. This is his second-straight first-team All-Region selection. Martin's name now goes on the All-American ballot for consideration.
This season, Martin led the MIAA scoring, rebounds, defensive rebounds, double-double's free throw attempts and free throws made, total field goals made, total points and total rebounds, while ranking second in blocks, field goal percentage, total blocks and total field goal attempts. Martin is averaging 24.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game this year, while shooting 58 percent from the field and 81 percent from the free throw line. He has a team-high 46 blocks and is third on the team with 61 assists.
Martin currently has the MSSU top career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking third in career field goal percentage (.594) and fifth in free throw shooting (.815). Martin set the MSSU single-game scoring record at Missouri Western this season as he scored 54 points against the Griffons. The 54 points is the most scored in Division II this year and Cam is one of only four players to hit the 50-point plateau this year. Martin had two of the top-eight scoring games this season in Division II.
Martin is the only MSSU basketball player to ever score 700 or more points in a season twice and he is one of just two to ever score 700 points in a season. Martin currently has 1,466 points in his two-year career at MSSU and is third in NCAA Division II active career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking 6th in career double-double's and 11th in free throws made and attempted.
Martin was named the MIAA's Player of the Week seven times this season and has also been named to the Bevo Francis Small College Basketball Player of the Year Watchlist. He has made the top 50 list for the award and the top 25 players will be announced on March 15. Finalists for that award are announced on April 4 with the winner being crowned on April 6.
Martin is one of three MIAA players on the first-team, joining Northwest Missouri's Trevor Hudgins and Ryan Hawkins. The complete All-Region list is below.
Central
First Team Second Team
Kevin Buckingham, Southeastern Oklahoma Tyrell Carroll, Missouri Western
Jhonathan Dunn, Southern Nazarene Harrison Cleary, UM Crookston
Ryan Hawkins, Northwest Missouri State Parker Fox, Northern State
Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Missouri State Cameron Kirksey, Minnesota State
Cam Martin, Missouri Southern State Micah Speight, Southern Nazarene
Brandon Myer, UM Duluth
Coach of the Year: Ben McCollum, Northwest Missouri State
Friday, March 20, 2020
Southern men's, women's basketball places 10 student-athletes on MIAA Academic Honor Roll
(From MSSU Lions Athletic News)
A total of ten Missouri Southern student-athletes were named to the MIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Academic Honor Roll, the league announced its academic honors list today.
In addition to those individuals, one female was named an MIAA Academic Excellence Award winner. Of ten that were honored, four came from the men's team and six from the women.
To be recognized on the Academic Honor Roll, one must have a grade point average (GPA) used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms.
The men who earned the honor Ted Brown, Dexter Frisbie, Parker Jennings and Cam Martin
The Women who earned the honor were Amber Buch, Zoe Campbell, Destiny Cozart, Chasidee Owens, Jordan Schoenberger and Layne Skiles.
To earn the Academic Excellence Award, a student-athlete must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA, as well as satisfy the two terms of attendance. Skiles was one of only 12 student-athletes in the MIAA achieving this plateau.
Three MSSU track and field athletes finalists for national awards
The Missouri Southern Track and Field Program has three finalists for national awards as announced by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Friday.
Southern is represented by Head Coach Bryan Schiding being named a finalist for Men's National Coach of the Year, Rajindra Campbell was named a finalist for Men's National Field Athlete of the Year and Emily Presley was named a finalist for the Women's Field National Athlete of the Year.
Campbell was named the Central Region Men's Field Athlete of the Year earlier this month. Campbell, a senior from Ocho Rios Bay, Saint Ann, Jamaica, was ranked first nationally in the shot put at 20.07m (65-10¼), a mark that ranked him third on the NCAA DII all-time chart. He was undefeated during the 2020 indoor season and won the MIAA title by more than five feet.
Presley, a senior from St. Clair, Mo., was named the Central Region Women's Field Athlete of the Year. She was ranked first nationally in the pole vault at 4.30m (14-1¼). She put four marks on the NCAA DII all-time chart this season, including her personal best that slots her in as the fifth best performer.
Schiding was named Central Region Men's Coach of the Year. Schiding, who is in his seventh year at Missouri Southern, led his team to the MIAA Championship title after the Lions were picked to finish fifth in the preseason coaches' poll. Under Schiding's guidance, the team had 19 NCAA qualifiers, with three being automatic qualifiers, plus one relay team. His athletes also broke six school records this season. The Lions were ranked No. 8 nationally and No. 1 in the Central Region with nine student-athletes from the men's side scheduled to compete in the NCAA Championships.
There will be a final vote by member coaches beginning Monday morning and those winners will be named National Athletes & Coaches of the Year for the 2020 indoor season.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Thirty-four MSSU student athletes named to MIAA Indoor Track and Field Academic Honor Roll
A total of 34 Missouri Southern student-athletes were named to the MIAA Indoor Track and Field Academic Honor Roll, the league announced its academic honors list today.
In addition to those individuals, five were named an MIAA Scholar Athlete and another four earned the Academic Excellence Award. Of 34 that were honored, 11 came from the men's team and 23 from the women.
To be recognized on the Academic Honor Roll, one must have a grade point average (GPA) used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms.
The men who earned the honor were Dean Howard, Jon Johnson, Gidieon Kimutai, Kevin Koester, Jordyn Manier, Jarod Ozee, Nathan Painter, JP Rutledge, Michael Shanahan, Jeremiah Wald and Brendan Watkins. The Women wo earned the honor were Elizabeth Adeoye, Jordan Banker, Elena Bisotto, Jasmine Deckard, Julianna Determan, Alice Evans, Kelsey Evans, Mady Gepford, Janna Hautala, Kelie Henderson, Gabrielle Hill, Ashlee Kuykendall, Kirsten Leisinger, Claire Luallen, Wynter Nekola, Kassidy Owens, Emily Presley, Danielle Prince, Alexandra Rodriguez, Ojurere Shonekan, Lauren Sutherland, Megan Tramel and Ashlynn Vanatter.
To be named to the Scholar-Athlete list, a student-athlete must meet the above requirements, as well as maintain a 3.5 GPA and be named All-MIAA during their respective events. The MIAA had 32 athletes earn this honor.
Koester was the lone male to earn Scholar-Athlete award and Adeoye, Bisotto, Deckard and Henderson were the women's honorees.
To earn the Academic Excellence Award, a student-athlete must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA, as well as satisfy the two terms of attendance with 42 student-athletes in the MIAA achieving this plateau.
Rutlege, Banker, Alice Evans and Tramel, were Southern's award winners.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
St. Louis Cardinals president answers fan questions about upcoming season
This week, Major League Baseball announced that the opening of the 2020 season will be delayed due to the CDC's latest guidelines, which restrict events of more than 50 people for a matter of weeks. We are supportive of this decision as the health and safety of our fans, players, and staff is our highest priority. The situation is fluid. It evolves by the hour, and unfortunately we don't have a date we can circle on the calendar for Opening Day yet.
What we do know is that MLB will continue to share updates regarding plans for the 2020 schedule in the days and weeks ahead, and we will share news as it becomes available, along with news specific to Busch Stadium and other events.
MLB has a variety of contingency plans, and we will remain flexible with the hope of resuming normal operations as soon as possible. When the season does begin, MLB will be committed to playing as many games as possible.
Below, is a list of topics we anticipate our fans have questions about, along with what we know at this time.
Ticketing Questions: We are working through our approach to handling ticket issues, and we will communicate details to fans soon. We appreciate your patience and understanding in the meantime.
The MLB London Series: MLB continues to monitor the situation, but has not made a decision to delay or cancel the event at this time.
Status of Major and Minor League Players: Most of our major league players have returned home, with a few remaining in camp who live nearby. Our minor league players were sent home after spring training operations were suspended on Friday. Before players left, they were provided at-home training information as well as guidelines about prevention, good hygiene, and the latest travel recommendations. We will communicate with them on a regular basis to ensure their health and wellness during this time. Also, we will honor our daily allowance for minor league players.
Coronavirus Task Force: We have established an internal task force to address all aspects of this situation and its impact on the organization, our fans and the community.
Front Office Staffing: Starting this week, the St. Louis Cardinals have implemented a telework policy—requiring all front office employees to work from home, with the exception of those employees whose responsibilities require them to be present at the stadium.
Seasonal Staff: This is an important issue impacting not only the St. Louis Cardinals, but all professional sports teams. Cancelled games can hurt game day and seasonal staff particularly hard, and we are concerned about them. Yesterday, MLB announced that each of the 30 teams will be contributing $1 million into a fund that will help this group of employees. More details will follow on how the Cardinals will be administering this fund, and how others might be able to contribute to it as well.
Coronavirus Prevention Guidelines: We hope our fans stay educated on how to prevent exposure and transmission of the Coronavirus. Here is a helpful link from the CDC's website about ways to protect yourself.
See also this helpful article from MLB.com, What fans need to know about the Coronavirus.
In closing, we want to thank you for your ongoing support of our team and our city as we work through this unprecedented situation. We can't wait for the moment we are back at Busch Stadium together.
Stay safe, and we will be in touch.
Sincerely,
Bill DeWitt III
President, St. Louis Cardinals
MSSU men's basketball signs SIU-Carbondale transfer
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Jeff Boschee has announced the addition of Avery Taggart to the 2020-21 roster.
Taggart, a 6-5 native of Eureka, Mo., comes to Southern after transferring from Southern Illinois - Carbondale.
Taggart originally signed with the Salukis to play both basketball and football, but redshirted and will have a full four years of eligibility with the Lions.
Taggart was a decorated recruit coming out of Eureka High School and was ranked as the No. 2 tight end in the state. But his talents on the basketball court were equally as impressive. Taggart scored over 1,200 points in his career and is second on the all-time scoring list at EHS. He averaged 21 points per game his senior year and finished as the school's all-time leading three-point shooter.
Taggart was a three-time All-Conference and All-District selection on the hardwood for coach Austin Kirby, while also earning All-State honors as a senior. He helped the Wildcats to a District Championship and a spot in the sectionals in 2019. He was a three-year letter winner.
On the football field, Taggart was a three-year letter winner and was a three-time All-Conference and All-District selection, while picking up All-Metro honors in 2018. He helped the Wildcats to three District Championships and a spot in the Missouri State Semifinals in 2017.
Taggart is the son of Jeff and Jane Taggart and plans to major in health promotion at Southern.
"I am excited to add Avery to our recruiting class," Boschee said. "He was a dominant high school player in St. Louis that has great size and versatility from the guard spot. He will fit into the way we like to play with his ability to shoot the ball and handle it."
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
MIAA cancels remainder of spring athletic season for MSSU, conference schools
The MIAA CEO Council voted unanimously to cancel the remaining spring 2020 conference regular-season competition schedule and the 2020 MIAA conference championships.
The previous decision by the CEO Council to indefinitely suspend all countable athletically related activities (for all MIAA sports, regardless of season) remains in effect.
The health and well-being of MIAA student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and our communities continues to be the Association's top priority. The MIAA is taking these unprecedented actions to help our campuses and communities continue to address this public health crisis.
The complete MIAA release can be found here.
Monday, March 16, 2020
Undefeated Carl Junction's state championship dreams end as MSHAA cancels State 4A, 5A tournaments
The team had been scheduled to play Incarnate Word in the semi-final Thursday in Springfield.
The following news release was issued this morning by the Missouri State High School Activities Association:
Due to continuing concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19 the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the Show-Me Showdown for Classes 4 and 5.
The decision was made in consultation with local and state officials, as well as the member schools.
The most recent CDC recommendations of limiting gatherings played a large part in the making of this decision.
“We understand the unexpected hurdles this creates for our schools and fans, and apologize for the inconveniences it has caused. Our thoughts are with our schools as they navigate the uncertainty of these times,” said Dr. Kerwin Urhahn, MSHSAA Executive Director.
Information concerning the activities of Music; Speech, Debate & Theatre; Scholar Bowl as well as Spring Sports will be available later today.
(Ozark Sports Zone photo)
(Ozark Sports Zone photo)
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Cam Martin one of 25 finalists for Bevo Francis Award
Already a first-team All-MIAA and All-Region selection, Cam Martin has now advanced to the top-25 list of the Bevo Francis Small College Player of the Year Award as announced by Small College Basketball today.
The Top 25 watch list for the 2020 Bevo Francis Award consists of some of the top players from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA Division I, NAIA Division II, USCAA and NCCAA.
The Clarence "Bevo" Francis Award is presented annually to the player who has had the finest overall season within Small College Basketball. Considerations will be season statistics and individual achievements, awards, personal character and team achievements. This is an incredibly prestigious award, as this award will only be given to one player within Small College Basketball per season.
"On behalf of the National Awards Committee, I congratulate the 25 players that have made the Bevo Francis Watch List of 25 players," said John McCarthy, President of Small College Basketball. "Clearly, this is a highly prestigious group of players that have helped lead their teams to great heights. It is important to note that this is an individual award, yet team success is an important criteria; as such, all of the players on this list have helped to lead their team to their respective national tournament and all of these teams have won more than 20 games, with more than half of them winning 25 games or more. These players are the elite of the elite, and I sincerely congratulate each and every one of them."
Martin, a 6-9 native of Yukon, Okla., was a first-team All-MIAA selection this season and was a member of the All-MIAA Tournament Team. Martin was an All-Region and All-American selection last year. This is his second-straight first-team All-Region selection. Martin's name now goes on the All-American ballot for consideration.
This season, Martin leads the MIAA scoring, rebounds, defensive rebounds, double-double's free throw attempts and free throws made, total field goals made, total points and total rebounds, while ranking second in blocks, field goal percentage, total blocks and total field goal attempts. Martin is averaging 24.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game this year, while shooting 58 percent from the field and 81 percent from the free throw line. He has a team-high 46 blocks and is third on the team with 61 assists.
Martin currently has the MSSU top career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking third in career field goal percentage (.594) and fifth in free throw shooting (.815). Martin set the MSSU single-game scoring record at Missouri Western this season as he scored 54 points against the Griffons. The 54 points is the most scored in Division II this year and Cam is one of only four players to hit the 50-point plateau this year. Martin has two of the top-eight scoring games this season in Division II.
Martin is the only MSSU basketball player to ever score 700 or more points in a season twice and he is one of just two to ever score 700 points in a season. Martin currently has 1,466 points in his two-year career at MSSU and is third in NCAA Division II active career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking 6th in career double-double's and 11th in free throws made and attempted.
Martin was named the MIAA's Player of the Week seven times this season. Finalists for that award are announced on April 4 with the winner being crowned on April 6.
Friday, March 13, 2020
St. Louis Cardinals: No regular season games have been canceled
While the start of the 2020 regular season has been delayed for at least two weeks, no games have been cancelled.
Major League Baseball is working on a variety of contingency plans with the hope of resuming normal operations as soon as possible.
At this time, fans should retain their game tickets, and await further direction as details are being finalized.
Fans are encouraged to visit cardinals.com/update for 2020 regular season scheduling updates as they develop.
Fans are encouraged to visit cardinals.com/update for 2020 regular season scheduling updates as they develop.
MSSU's Cam Martin named first team all-region
Missouri Southern junior big man Cam Martin has been named a first-team All-Region selection by the Conference Commissioner's Association as announced by the organization today.
Martin, a 6-9 native of Yukon, Okla., was a first-team All-MIAA selection this season and was a member of the All-MIAA Tournament Team. Martin was an All-Region and All-American selection last year. This is his second-straight first-team All-Region selection. Martin's name now goes on the All-American ballot for consideration.
This season, Martin leads the MIAA scoring, rebounds, defensive rebounds, double-double's free throw attempts and free throws made, total field goals made, total points and total rebounds, while ranking second in blocks, field goal percentage, total blocks and total field goal attempts.
Martin is averaging 24.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game this year, while shooting 58 percent from the field and 81 percent from the free throw line. He has a team-high 46 blocks and is third on the team with 61 assists.
Martin currently has the MSSU top career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking third in career field goal percentage (.594) and fifth in free throw shooting (.815). Martin set the MSSU single-game scoring record at Missouri Western this season as he scored 54 points against the Griffons. The 54 points is the most scored in Division II this year and Cam is one of only four players to hit the 50-point plateau this year. Martin has two of the top-eight scoring games this season in Division II.
Martin is the only MSSU basketball player to ever score 700 or more points in a season twice and he is one of just two to ever score 700 points in a season. Martin currently has 1,466 points in his two-year career at MSSU and is third in NCAA Division II active career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking 6th in career double-double's and 11th in free throws made and attempted.
Martin was named the MIAA's Player of the Week seven times this season and has also been named to the Bevo Francis Small College Basketball Player of the Year Watchlist. He has made the top 50 list for the award and the top 25 players will be announced on March 15. Finalists for that award are announced on April 4 with the winner being crowned on April 6.
Martin is one of two MIAA players on the first-team, joining Northwest Missouri's Trevor Hudgins. Ryan Hawkins from Northwest Missouri was a second-team selection. The complete All-Region list is below.
FIRST TEAM
Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Missouri State
Jhonathan Dunn, Southern Nazarene
Harrison Cleary, Minnesota Crookston
Cam Martin, Missouri Southern
Brandon Myer, Minnesota Duluth
SECOND TEAM
Ryan Hawkins, Northwest Missouri State
Kevin Buckingham, Southeastern Oklahoma State
Micah Speight, Southern Nazarene
Parker Fox, Northern State
Adam Dworsky, Southeastern Oklahoma State
Martin currently has the MSSU top career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking third in career field goal percentage (.594) and fifth in free throw shooting (.815). Martin set the MSSU single-game scoring record at Missouri Western this season as he scored 54 points against the Griffons. The 54 points is the most scored in Division II this year and Cam is one of only four players to hit the 50-point plateau this year. Martin has two of the top-eight scoring games this season in Division II.
Martin is the only MSSU basketball player to ever score 700 or more points in a season twice and he is one of just two to ever score 700 points in a season. Martin currently has 1,466 points in his two-year career at MSSU and is third in NCAA Division II active career scoring average at 23.3, while ranking 6th in career double-double's and 11th in free throws made and attempted.
Martin was named the MIAA's Player of the Week seven times this season and has also been named to the Bevo Francis Small College Basketball Player of the Year Watchlist. He has made the top 50 list for the award and the top 25 players will be announced on March 15. Finalists for that award are announced on April 4 with the winner being crowned on April 6.
Martin is one of two MIAA players on the first-team, joining Northwest Missouri's Trevor Hudgins. Ryan Hawkins from Northwest Missouri was a second-team selection. The complete All-Region list is below.
FIRST TEAM
Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Missouri State
Jhonathan Dunn, Southern Nazarene
Harrison Cleary, Minnesota Crookston
Cam Martin, Missouri Southern
Brandon Myer, Minnesota Duluth
SECOND TEAM
Ryan Hawkins, Northwest Missouri State
Kevin Buckingham, Southeastern Oklahoma State
Micah Speight, Southern Nazarene
Parker Fox, Northern State
Adam Dworsky, Southeastern Oklahoma State
Thursday, March 12, 2020
MSSU, all other MIAA universities, suspending all intercollegiate sports
In light of the NCAA's announcement at 3:15 pm today to cancel all Winter and Spring Championships for all three divisions, along with the decision by numerous NCAA Division I and II conferences to suspend or cancel spring sport seasons, the MIAA has announced all universities in the league will suspend all intercollegiate sports effective at 11 pm this evening.
All teams on the road will be called home and no new practice or competition can occur beginning tomorrow until further notice. This mandate includes all sports, not just winter and spring, including spring football.
MSSU softball at home this weekend against Newman, Central Oklahoma
(From MSSU Lions Athletic News)
The Missouri Southern State University Softball team returns to the friendly confines of the Pat Lipira Softball Complex on Friday and Saturday for Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) doubleheaders on Friday (Mar. 13) and Saturday (Mar. 14).
The Lions, who are 11-9 on the season and 1-3 in the MIAA, will take on the Newman Jets with games set for 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday before taking on the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Last time Out
The Lions enter the weekend and look to get back in the win column. The Lions opened conference play with an 8-5 come-from-behind eight-inning win over Washburn last Friday before falling to the Ichabods (9-3) and falling to Emporia (9-1 and 4-2).
On the weekend, Haleigh Scott was spot on. She finished the weekend with a .455 batting average (5-of-11) during the four games. She had one run and four RBI while also drew two walks.
Scouting The Opposition
Newman enters the weekend with a 9-16 overall record and a 1-3 in their first season competing in the MIAA. Last weekend they were swept by No. 11 Rogers State (17-1 and 5-0) and split with Northeastern State (0-11 and 4-3) with the final game being their first ever MIAA win. The Jets will enter Friday's games with just one day of rest as they hosted Sterling College on Wednesday.
The University of Central Oklahoma enters the weekend with a 13-12 overall record and a 3-1 MIAA mark. The Bronchos opened up league action with a 2-3 loss to Northeastern State before winning the second game, 3-2. On Saturday, UCO swept No. 11 Rogers State 5-1 and 5-0.
Brighton Gilbert is the top batter for a deep Broncho team. She has a .455 batting average with 40 hits in 88 at bats including two doubles, two triples and a home run. She has six RBI but has scored 20 runs.
Kylee Lynch and Corrina Rivas are the top pitchers for UCO. Lynch has a 6-4 record in the circle during her 15 games, nine starts, and 70.2 innings pitched with a 1.78 ERA while Rivas has a 6-6 record with a 2.15 ERA. She has appeared in 15 games, started 11, and pitched 78 innings.
UCO holds a 16-1 overall series record since the 2011 season with Southern's win coming in 2013 (11-3).
Weather Outlook
Friday be cloudy with a high near 53 degrees with winds gusting from 10-20 miles per hour. Friday night and Saturday will see periods of rain and there is a slight possibility that Saturday's games may be pushed back to Sunday. Stick to www.mssulions.com for updates.
On Deck
The Lions will have night straight games on the road with all games being non-conference games. The Lions travel to McKendree University on Wednesday (Mar. 18) for a doubleheader before participating in the Hy-Vee Classic hosted by Missouri Western in St. Joseph, Mo. from Mar. 20-Mar. 22.
The Missouri Southern State University Softball team returns to the friendly confines of the Pat Lipira Softball Complex on Friday and Saturday for Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) doubleheaders on Friday (Mar. 13) and Saturday (Mar. 14).
The Lions, who are 11-9 on the season and 1-3 in the MIAA, will take on the Newman Jets with games set for 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday before taking on the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Last time Out
The Lions enter the weekend and look to get back in the win column. The Lions opened conference play with an 8-5 come-from-behind eight-inning win over Washburn last Friday before falling to the Ichabods (9-3) and falling to Emporia (9-1 and 4-2).
On the weekend, Haleigh Scott was spot on. She finished the weekend with a .455 batting average (5-of-11) during the four games. She had one run and four RBI while also drew two walks.
Scouting The Opposition
Newman enters the weekend with a 9-16 overall record and a 1-3 in their first season competing in the MIAA. Last weekend they were swept by No. 11 Rogers State (17-1 and 5-0) and split with Northeastern State (0-11 and 4-3) with the final game being their first ever MIAA win. The Jets will enter Friday's games with just one day of rest as they hosted Sterling College on Wednesday.
The University of Central Oklahoma enters the weekend with a 13-12 overall record and a 3-1 MIAA mark. The Bronchos opened up league action with a 2-3 loss to Northeastern State before winning the second game, 3-2. On Saturday, UCO swept No. 11 Rogers State 5-1 and 5-0.
Brighton Gilbert is the top batter for a deep Broncho team. She has a .455 batting average with 40 hits in 88 at bats including two doubles, two triples and a home run. She has six RBI but has scored 20 runs.
Kylee Lynch and Corrina Rivas are the top pitchers for UCO. Lynch has a 6-4 record in the circle during her 15 games, nine starts, and 70.2 innings pitched with a 1.78 ERA while Rivas has a 6-6 record with a 2.15 ERA. She has appeared in 15 games, started 11, and pitched 78 innings.
UCO holds a 16-1 overall series record since the 2011 season with Southern's win coming in 2013 (11-3).
Weather Outlook
Friday be cloudy with a high near 53 degrees with winds gusting from 10-20 miles per hour. Friday night and Saturday will see periods of rain and there is a slight possibility that Saturday's games may be pushed back to Sunday. Stick to www.mssulions.com for updates.
On Deck
The Lions will have night straight games on the road with all games being non-conference games. The Lions travel to McKendree University on Wednesday (Mar. 18) for a doubleheader before participating in the Hy-Vee Classic hosted by Missouri Western in St. Joseph, Mo. from Mar. 20-Mar. 22.
MSSU men to open NCAA play Saturday
The 21st ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team will open up the NCAA Tournament on Saturday evening as the Lions take on the 17th-ranked Wolves of Northern State. Tip off from Bearcat Arena in Maryville is slated for 8:30 pm.
Game Information
Teams: #21 Missouri Southern (23-8) VS. #17 Northern State (26-6)
Date: March 14, 2020
Tip-Off: 8:30 pm
Location: Maryville, Mo.
Site: Bearcat Arena
Series Record: Northern leads 2-0
Coaches: Jeff Boschee (124-61 overall/at MSSU - 6th year). Saul Phillips (241-167 overall/26-6 at NSU - 13th year)
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: Mike McClure - Play by play - Fox Sports Joplin - 101.3, 107.9 FM, AM 1560 & 1340; KXMS 88.7 FM
Live Audio/Video/Stats - https://www.mssulions.com/coverage
Lions on Facebook: Facebook.com/mososports
Lions on Twitter: @mososports; @mssumensbball
The Series
These two teams have played only twice before and each game has occurred at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD.Northern State took the first game in 2014 by a score of 74-69 and then the Wolves won again in 2017 by a score of 81-68.
Southern In the NCAA Tournament
The Lions are 7-8 all-time in the NCAA Tournament with one trip to the Elite 8 in 1999-00. Southern has only played Southeastern Oklahoma and Northwest Missouri amongst this year's Central Region Participants in NCAA Tournament action with Southern holding a 1-1 record.
Up Next
With a win, the Lions will take on the winner of the Northwest Missouri State and Oklahoma Baptist game at 7:30 pm on Sunday night.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Ticket sales suspended for MSSU NCAA opener, only essential personnel allowed to be at game
The Missouri Southern State University Athletics Department has learned that in conjunction with an NCAA recommendation, the Northwest Missouri Athletic Department has suspended ticket sales for this upcoming weekend's NCAA Central Region Basketball Championship.
At this time, only essential personnel, players and coaches, as well as limited family attendance will be allowed at the Regional. Those that had already purchased tickets should contact the ticket office at Northwest Missouri for information about a refund.
Games are still scheduled to be played as scheduled and Northwest Missouri will provide a live video stream of each game in the Regional.
More information will be forthcoming after guidance from the NCAA tomorrow. Below is the official statement from NCAA President Mark Emmert.
Statement from NCAA President Mark Emmert:
The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel.
Based on their advice and my discussions with the NCAA Board of Governors, I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events, including the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, with only essential staff and limited family attendance.
While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States.
This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families.
Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed.
Nationally-ranked MSSU track and field ready to compete at NCAA
(From MSSU Lions Athletic News)
The nationally-ranked Missouri Southern men's and women's track and field teams are set to compete in the 2020 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships this Friday and Saturday (Mar. 13-14) at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama.
The No. 3 ranked women have qualified 12 individuals in seven events, while the No. 7 ranked men have qualified nine individuals in six events. It is the most individuals ever to qualify for the Missouri Southern program.
The Championship Meet commences Friday at 10 a.m. with the multi events, but the Lions will first see action at 1:30 p.m. and see 11 individuals compete in nine events.
On the men's side, Josh Fulmer and Travis Petersen will represent Southern in the weight throw. They sit at No. 8 and No. 16 in the event, respectively, with marks of 20.14 meters (66-1) and 19.19 meters (62-11.5).
Dean Howard will participate in the men's pole vault at 3:20 p.m. as he enters sits at No. 6 by clearing 5.18 meters (17-0). The long jump, which starts at 4:00 p.m., will see Josh Norville, who has the No. 2 mark in the nation with a leap of 7.72 meters (25-4), and Brendan Watkins compete. Watkins is ranked No. 12 with a jump of 7.42 meters (24-4.25).
At 3:30 p.m. the men's first track event has Ryan Riddle participating in the mile prelims with finals scheduled for Saturday at 4:20 p.m. He enters the event ranked No. 13 with a time of 4:05.71. Gidieon Kimutai will race the 5,000-meter run at 5:30 p.m. where his posted a time of 14:03.08 has him sitting sixth in the event.
On the women's side, the top hurdling squad in the nation, according to the USTFCCCA Power Rankings, will open up action at 3:00 p.m. when Cornesia Calhoun-White and Kiara Smith compete in the 60-meter hurdle prelims. Both freshmen, Smith is ranked No. 4 in the event with a season-best time of 8.55 while Calhoun-White is ranked No. 8 with her time of 8.57. The finals in the hurdles are scheduled for 3:50 p.m. on Saturday.
Junior Jasmine Deckard, who qualified in three events, will open up with the 60-meter dash prelims on Friday at 3:25 p.m. She sits No. 7 in the event with her season-best time of 7.49. The final for the 60-meter hurdles are Saturday at 4:10 p.m. Deckard sits No. 2 in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.78 and will race in the prelims on Friday at 5:20 p.m. aiming for the Saturday finals at 5:40 p.m.
Kirsten Leisinger will compete in the weight throw at 4:30 p.m. where she sits at No. 19 with a throw of 18.49 meters (60-8).
Southern's Saturday action will start at 1:00 p.m. when Adrain Broadus and Watkins compete in the triple jump. Watkin's 15.14-meter (49-8.25) mark has him ranked No. 10 while Broadus' 14.99-meter (49-2.25) mark has him ranked No. 17.
Rajindra Campbell holds the No. 1 spot in the shot put with a throw of 20.07 meters (65-10.25). He will compete in the event at 2:45 p.m.
Southern qualified four in the women's pole vault, which takes place at 3:55 p.m. Emily Presley will lead the way with the No. 1 ranking in the event by clearing 4.30 meters (14-1.25). Elena Bisotto and Samantha Petry, who rank in the top ten at No. 7 and No. 10 respectively, as well as Lauren Sutherland (No. 19) will also be vaulting. Southern, who has the No. 1 power ranked Vault Squad in the NCAA is the only program with 4-vaulters in the competition.
In the throws, Payton Roberts has the nation's top throw in the shot put with a throw of 16.13 meters (52-11) and she will compete at 4:45 p.m.
The quad of Deckard, Elizabeth Adeoye, Chardae Overstreet and LaNea Wallace will race in the 4x400-meter relay on Saturday at 6:45 p.m.
Complete live results for the Championships can be found by clicking here.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
MSSU men's golf finishes eighth at Arkansas Collegiate
El Dorado, Ark. -- The Missouri Southern men's golf team improved its second-round total by 11 strokes from round one and the Lions finished eighth at the 2020 Arkansas Collegiate, hosted by Southern Arkansas University at Mystic Creek Golf Club in El Dorado, Ark.
Southern was led by Logan Greer who improved by six strokes on day two. Greer had a pai of birdies on the day and shot a 76 to finish with a 158 and finish 16th individually. Jon Lenz had a birdie on the front and remained the same from day one to two to finish with a 160 and tied for 24th.
Alec Dominic, competing as an individual, shot a 163 over the two day tournament, while Grant Sikes finished tied for 46th after carding a birdie on hole number five and shooting an 84 on day two. Taylor Haltom improved by a stroke from day one to two to finished 52nd at 171, while Jonathan Sanchez and Justun Coyle were 56th and 57th.
Southern Arkansas won the team title with a 610, finishing three strokes in front of second place Henderson State. Harding was third, just four strokes off the lead, while Southeastern Oklahoma, Arkansas-Monticello, Southern Nazarene, Northwestern Oklahoma, the Lions and Louisiana College to round out the team scores.
The Lions will be back in action next week as Southern will take part in the Rogers State Invitational played at Bailey's Ranch in Owasso, Okla. on March 16 and 17.
Pl Missouri Southern 334 325 659 +83
16 Logan Greer 82 76 158 +14
T24 Jon Lenz 80 80 160 +16
T31 Alec Dominic# 79 84 163 +19
T46 Grant Sikes 86 84 170 +26
52 Taylor Haltom 86 85 171 +27
56 Jonathan Sanchez 89 90 179 +35
57 Justun Coyle# 96 88 184 +40
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