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Bear Athletics Overview and Preview

September 4, 2014 by Kari Jo Freudigmann

Highlights from this Week

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Thursday, August 28

Football at Northwestern State
W, 34-27 Julian Burton

Missouri State kicked off the 2014 season in grand style Thursday evening, rallying from a 17-point second-half deficit to pull out a 34-27 victory over Northwestern State at Turpin Stadium. Kierra Harris matched a career high by passing for three touchdowns, including a 13-yard scoring strike to Gannon Sinclair with just over five minutes remaining in the game to put the Bears on top for good.

Friday, August 29

Field hockey at Monmouth
L, 3-0

Women’s Volleyball at New Mexico State
L, 3-0

The Missouri State volleyball team opened its 2014 season Friday with a 3-0 loss to New Mexico State at the Utah Classic. The Bears (0-1) lost by set scores of 28-26, 25-17, 25-15, to a talented NMSU (1-0) club picked to win its third consecutive Western Athletic Conference title.

Men’s Soccer vs. Incarnate Word James Thomas scored the game's only goal.
W, 1-0

The Missouri State men’s soccer team earned their first win of the season on Friday night, after defeating the University of The Incarnate Word, 1-0. The score line may be a replica of last season’s opener against the Cardinals, but many things were different in the 2014 edition of the game.

Women’s Soccer at Tulsa
L, 3-2 (OT)

The Missouri State women’s soccer team (1-2-0) took the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-0-0) to overtime for the fourth-straight matchup, but fell in the extra session 3-2 in Tulsa on Friday night to open the Holiday Inn City Center Tulsa Invitational.

Saturday, August 30

Women’s Volleyball at Utah
L, 3-2

Missouri State split a pair of matches at the Utah Classic Saturday, falling in five sets to host Utah in the morning match and sweeping Montana State in the evening session to finish the weekend with a 1-2 record. Freshmen Lily Johnson and Lynsey Wright combined for 47 of Missouri State’s 98 kills on the day, and seniors Andrea Beaty and Maddy Hogan were selected to the all-tournament team.

Field Hockey at Rider Lynsey Wright had 22 kills and hit .295 in the two matches
L, 1-0

Missouri State sophomore goalkeeper Megan Drew made a career-high seven saves as the Bears were defeated by the Rider Broncs, 1-0, Saturday, Aug. 30, at Ben Cohen Field in Lawrenceville, N.J.

Women’s Volleyball at Montana State
W, 3-0

Sunday, August 30

Women’s Soccer at Oral Roberts
T, 2-2 (OT)

The Missouri State women’s soccer team (1-2-1) got a late equalizing goal from junior Alix Opfer and played Oral Roberts (0-2-2) to a 2-2 draw to wrap up the Holiday Inn City Center Tulsa Invitational on Sunday afternoon. Fellow junior Molly Brewer had a goal and an assist in the match, her fourth career assist against the Golden Eagles.

Monday, September 1

Field Hockey at Villanova
L, 4-1

Villanova University scored two goals in the first eight minutes and didn’t look back as the Missouri State Bears fell 4-1 to the Wildcats on Monday, Sept. 1, at Villanova Stadium.

Men’s Soccer at Oral Roberts
L, 1-0 (2OT)

The Missouri State Bears men’s soccer team (1-1-0) dropped a tough road contest at Oral Roberts (1-0-0) in the second extra period of Monday’s game. The Golden Eagles scored the game’s lone goal in the 104^th minute off the head of Johnny Chavez.

Coming up this Week

Thursday, September 4, Field Hockey vs. UC Davis, 4:00pm, Betty and Bobby Allison North Stadium.
Thursday, September 4, Volleyball vs. Oral Roberts, 7:00pm, Hammons
Friday, September 5, Volleyball vs. Western Kentucky, 7:00pm, Hammons
Saturday, September 6, Volleyball vs. Incarnate Word, 12:30pm, Hammons
Saturday, September 6, M Soccer vs. UMKC, 7:00pm, Allison South
Saturday, September 6, Volleyball vs. Milwaukee, 7:00pm, Hammons
Sunday, September 7, W Soccer vs. Arkansas State, 1:00pm, Allison South
Sunday, September 7, Field Hockey vs. Saint Louis, 2:00pm, Allison North
Tuesday, September 9, Softball vs. Neosho CC, 4:00pm, Killian Softball Complex.
Tuesday, September 9, Softball vs. Neosho CC, 6:00pm, Killian Softball Complex.

Athletics Overview

August 30, 2012 by Waldo Broodryk

Bears Set to Take on No. 22 Kansas State in Season Opener! Can you believe it? The bears are heading up to Manhattan this weekend to take on the famous Kansas State Wildcats for the third time. It’s a very big game and what a way to start things off! Go Bears! Have strength guys, play hard and represent Missouri State University well!

Men’s Soccer Earns First Victory of 2012, Shuts Out UMKC 3-0

This was quite a victor for the Bears as all three goals were scored in the first half of the games. Way to go guys! Keep it up! It’s going to be a great season for the Bears!

Bears Volleyball to Open Busy Home Season with University Plaza Invitational

The Bears Volleyball team will be facing off against numerous opponents this Labor Day weekend at home so please make sure to attend and root them on to victory!

This week at MSU

February 22, 2012 by

Hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend for President’s Day. Even with the short week there is still plenty of great events going on around campus.

Wednesday

Resume Madness continues from 10 AM – 1 PM & 2 PM – 4 PM outside Glass Hall room 103 and in the First Floor Atrium of Strong Hall.

Presentations will be given to students preparing to graduate on how to more effectively present themselves to the job market at Life After Missouri State. The event takes place from 4 – 8 PM in the PSU Theater and features presentations on Resume Writing and Interview Skills, Financial Planning, Transitioning/How to Change Your Plan, and an Employer Panel. Please register for this event at http://www.missouristate.edu/dos/LAMS.htm

Usually we save the sports events for later in the post, but this Wednesday is the final Men’s Basketball regular season home game. Come out and support the Bears seniors as they take on Indiana State at 7:05 PM at JQH Arena.

The SAC Weekly Film of the week is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. The film will play at 9 PM on Wednesday and Sunday in the PSU Theater. Free for students. Check out our preview.

Thursday

Lee Mun Wah: An Unfinished Conversation events will take place throughout the day beginning with the Keynote: “What Stands Between Us” at 8 AM in the PSU Theater, followed by Student Dialogue Groups: “A Cross Gender/Race Conversation” at 9 AM in PSU West Ballroom, and culminating in the Film Showing & Discussion: “Last Chance for Eden” at 6:30 PM at Lay Hall Auditorium on the Drury University Campus.

SAC After Hours will be hosting Concert and Karaoke from 9 PM – 12 AM in the PSU Food Court. Local band Modern Epic will perform and after their performance there will be karaoke.

Friday

The second event in the MSU Master Filmmaker Series – Benoit Pilon will takes place in the PSU Theater from 7 – 9:30 PM with a screening of The Necessities of Life.

SAC PResents Rock ‘N Bowl from 7:30 – 10:30 PM offering free games in the Level 1 Game Center. It would be a great time to bowl some free games and check out the brand new chalk wall and make your mark on Level 1.

Sunday

Catch the SAC Weekly Film if you missed it Wednesday.

Monday

Monday is unusually quiet next week.

Tuesday

SAC Presents: Miss America Debbye Turner in the PSU Theater from 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM. Debbye Turner will speak about the struggles she overcame to become Miss America and her life since.

MSU Athletics

Wednesday

Men’s Basketball vs. Indiana State at JQH Arena – 7:05 PM

Friday

Softball vs. Northern Iowa – Memphis, Tenn. – 10:00 AM
Baseball @ Stephen F. Austin – Arlington, TX – 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM
Women’s Basketball @ Indiana State – 6:05 PM

Saturday

Softball vs. Miami, OH & SEMO – Memphis, Tenn. – 9:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Men’s Basketball @ Evansville – 1:05 PM
Baseball @ UT Arlington – 3:00 PM
Women’s Track @ State Farm MVC Indoor Track & Field Championships – TBA

Sunday

Baseball @ Houston Baptist – 11:00 AM
Softball @ Western Illinois – Memphis, Tenn. – 1:00 PM
Women’s Basketball @ Illinois State – 2:05 PM
Women’s Track @ State Farm MVC Indoor Track & Field Championships – TBA

Monday & Tuesday

Men’s Golf @ WSU/Snowman Getaway – All Day

Campus Recreation

Join Outdoor Adventures for an all-day CAVING TRIP Saturday, March 3rd! The $15 trip fee includes everything you’ll need- transportation, headlamp, guides, gloves, and a helmet. A free clinic for anyone interested is recommended on February 29th (register online by 2/28). Registration for the trip ends Thursday, March 1st. Hope to see you there!

How to Save a Life: Campus Recreation offers several opportunities for CPR/First Aid Certification. Thursday, March 8th at 1:30pm is your next chance. For more information, check online and register by March 2nd!

If you missed the first one, the Racquetball 2 Tournament is your chance to show off your skills. Registration ends THIS FRIDAY, so sign up soon!

Flag Football (4-on-4) & Softball Leagues are taking sign-ups now. Get your dream team together or register as a free agent. Both leagues begin March 5th and registration ends THIS FRIDAY as well.

Hoops! The Campus Rec Wellness program is offering a Sunday Hooping class beginning March 4th. The $30 fee includes 5 classes and registration ends next Thursday, March 1st.

Check out our website for detailed descriptions and schedules : http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/. Fan us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on what’s happening with Campus Rec! http://www.facebook.com/msucampusrecreation

Announcements

Tickets for Tarang 2012 are on sale at the following campus locations: The Multicultural Resource Center in PSU 141 (8 AM – 4 PM) and the ISA ticket booths on the second floor of hte PSU & Strong Hall.

Get your STAR Awards applications in by March 1st!

Tell Us About Your MSU Experience – MSU wants to improve the student experience, and you can help. Beginning February 14, a group of selected freshmen and seniors will receive an e-mail inviting them to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). For more information contact KellyCara@missouristate.edu.

Graduate Recruitment Weekend 2012 – Learn about the SAHE master’s program and interview for graduate assistantships on March 8-10. More information available on the website or Facebook. Deadline for graduate assistantship interviews is February 18.

I heart SAC Week and much more!

February 15, 2012 by

It’s I Heart SAC Week here in the Union. Make sure to stop by for all the great events and be on the lookout for an exciting SAC announcement on Wednesday! We’ve also got tons of athletics this week with baseball and softball starting up. So let’s not waste anytime getting into all of the great events!

Wednesday

The Career Center will be holding career panels for Non-Profit Professionals (10 AM) and Science Professionals (1 PM) in PSU 313. Learn what it’s like to work in either field.

The Office of Student Engagement will be holding Student Safe Zone training from 4 – 7 PM in PSU 308BC. This program will train undergraduate students to be Safe Zone Allies.

Wednesday night SAC Presents: Death Penalty Debate. From 7 – 8:30 PM experts Jeff Jacoby and Bud Welch will be debating the death penalty in the PSU Theater.

Thursday

Women & Girls Lead Film Screening – Daisey Bates: First Lady of Little Rock will be held in PSU 313 from 12 – 1 PM on Thursday. Feel free to bring a lunch and a drink to the screening. (More info)

SAC After Hours will be hosting the Sweetheart Dance at 9 PM in the PSU Ballroom as part of I Heart SAC Week.

Friday

At 10 AM SAC will be giving away free coffee and hot chocolate at Bear Park South while supplies last at the Commuter Coffee Giveaway.

Monday

President’s Day! That means no classes and offices are closed.

Tuesday

Resume Madness will be taking place from 10 AM – 4 PM across campus in Glass Hall outside room 103, Strong Hall Atrium, and Professional Building 4th floor. Bring your resume and have it critiqued.

SAC Presents: Quite Tickled Tuesday from 7 – 9 PM. This is your chance to test out your comedy chops in the PSU South Lounge.

MSU Athletics

Wednesday

Men’s Basketball @ Wichita State – 7:05 PM

Thursday

Swimming & Diving @ MVC Women’s Championships – All day

Baseball and Softball start up this week

Friday

Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech at Lubbock, TX – 12:00 PM
Softball vs. Sam Houston at Denton, TX – 12:30 PM
Baseball @ Texas Tech at Lubbock, TX – 4:00 PM
Softball @ North Texas at Denton, TX – 5:30 PM
Women’s Basketball vs. Evansville at JQH Arena – 7:05 PM
Swimming & Diving @ MVC Women’s Championships – All day

Saturday

Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech at Lubbock, TX – 12:00 PM
Softball vs. South Dakota State at Denton, TX – 3:00 PM
Men’s Basketball vs. Old Dominion at JQH Arena – 4:00 PM
Softball cs. Northern Illinois at Denton, TX – 5:30 PM
Swimming & Diving @ MVC Women’s Championships – All day

The Bears final home game is next Wednesday Feb. 22

Sunday

Baseball @ Texas Tech at Lubbock, TX – 2:00 PM
Women’s Basketball vs. Southern Illinois at JQH Arena – 2:05 PM
Softball cs. Sam Houston State at Denton, TX – 3:00 PM
Women’s Golf vs. SMU at Dallas, TX – TBA

Monday

Men’s Golf vs. Rice/Srixon Intercollegiate at Houston, TX – All day

Tuesday

Men’s Golf vs. Rice/Srixon Intercollegiate at Houston, TX – All day

Wednesday

Men’s Basketball vs. Indiana State at JQH Arena – 7:05 PM

Campus Recreation

Table Tennis Tournament registration for singles and doubles ends Friday! $5 per individual or $7 per team. Register.

Join Outdoor Adventures for a Caving Trip! The $15 fee includes transportation, headlamp, guides, gloves, and a helmet. The trip is all day on Saturday, March 3. A FREE clinic held on 2/29 is recommended for anyone interested. Register today!

Several opportunities for CPR, First Aid, and Wilderness First Aid certifications are available through our department. These certifications can be a great addition to your resumes for several types of jobs. Details online!

Get moving! Don’t forget that you can drop in to a BearFit class this week. Check out our schedule and find a class that gets you moving here: http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/23167.htm

Announcements

Life After Missouri State – February 22nd 4-9pm in the Plaster Student Union Theater. Attend 5 sessions focused on success after graduation! Register online at or visit the Facebook page for more information.

Volunteering

The Office of Student Engagement is sponsoring two Alternative Spring Break Trips that will provide 10-15 students per trip to travel to a major US city, learn about a specific social issue, and provide meaningful service to the community. More information available at the Volunteer Programs website.

There will be an opportunity for up to 40 students to participate in Shelter Training through the American Red Cross on February 18th from 8:30am to 3:30pm. If you are interested in the Shelter Training e-mail Patrick Grayshaw, Assistant Director for Volunteer Programs at PatrickGrayshaw@MissouriState.edu

Stay up to date with local service opportunities in the community and through the Center for Leadership & Volunteerism – To receive the biweekly newsletter simply send an e-mail to volunteer@missouristate.edu expressing your interest.

Make your mark on MSU

February 8, 2012 by

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks blood drive continues Wednesday and Thursday from 10 AM – 6 PM this week. Come by and share some of your blood, you’ve got plenty.

If you haven’t been down to Level 1 in awhile you may want to check it out now as they’ve added a chalking wall. So come by, bowl a little, grab a snack, play some Wii and then make your mark on Level 1.

Wednesday

Sit in on a discussion regarding the challenges facing both LGBT and African American communities in affirming one another. The event, LGBT and African American Communities Forum – Part II, runs from 6 – 7 PM in PSU Room 315.

Students for a Sustainable Future is kicking off our Beyond Coal campaign, a nationwide movement to transition from dirty coal power to cleaner, renewable energy! Special guest speakers for the event include Dan Chiles and Lindsey Berger. The event runs from 6 – 8 PM in the PSU Theater.

Catch the SAC Weekly Film: For Colored Girls. The film is adapted from an award winning play and directed by Tyler Perry. See it at 9 PM in the PSU Theater. Check out our preview.

Thursday

SAC After Hours Presents: DVD Bingo this Thursday from 9 PM – midnight in the PSU Food Court. Come play bingo for chances to win a DVD!

Friday

It’s the deadline for entering the Weight Lifting Tournament. If you’re interested in signing up visit http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation.

Theatre and Dance Department is sponsoring a theatrical production of the play “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide…When the Rainbow is Enuf”. The how starts at 7:30 PM in the PSU Theater and tickets are required. MSU students are free but advanced ticket is required. Other students/seniors $12. Adults $14.

It’s Friday! So you know what that means. SAC Presents: Rock ‘N Bowl. Come play free bowling, pool, ping-pong, and Wii in the Level 1 Game Center. The event runs from 7:30 – 10:30 PM.

Saturday

If you missed “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide…When the Rainbow is Enuf” on Friday catch it again on Saturday at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM in the PSU Theater.

Sunday

Last chance for “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide…When the Rainbow is Enuf” at 2:30 PM or to catch the film version at 9 PM. Both events take place in the PSU Theater.

Monday

Kick of I Heart SAC Week with Cards for a Cause. Stop by and make a card for someone you heart in the PSU from 10 AM – 12 PM.

Coffee Shop Series #1 continues I Heart SAC Week with the first of 3 Coffeeshop Series Performers. This event will feature music by Poema and Jake Germany. Free coffee and snacks provided to the first 50 audience members. The event runs from 7 – 9 PM in the PSU South Lounge.

Catch a screening of “We Were Here” in the PSU Theater from 7 – 9 PM.

Tuesday

Please join us for a special Valentine’s Day green lunch and show your love for sustainability. 12 – 1 PM in PSU Room 315BC.

Come by PSU 315 A from 12:30 – 1:30 PM for Study Away 101 and get some information on the study away program. This is a casual, drop-in event.

Student Government Association will be holding a meeting in PSU 313 from 5:30 – 7 PM.

The Trip to Dr. MLK Monument: Discussion and Planning Meetings gives you an opportunity to provide input and gather information on plans for an educational and entertaining trip to the MLK Monument in Washington, DC during Fall 2012. PSU 315 C from 6 – 7 PM.

Tuesday’s I Heart SAC Week event is a Chick Flick. SAC will be watching “The Notebook” and giving the first 200 audience members FREE Chick-Fil-A sandwiches. PSU Theater from 8 – 10 PM.

MSU Athletics

Wednesday

Men’s Basketball @ Southern Illinois – 7:00 PM

Friday

Women’s Basketball vs. Wichita State at JQH Arena – 7:00 PM
Women’s Track @ ISU Classic – All Day
Women’s Track @ Tyson Invitational – TBA

Saturday

Women’s Track @ ISU Classic – All Day
Women’s Track @ Tyson Invitational – TBA

Sunday

Men’s Basketball vs. Bradley at JQH Arena – 2:00 PM

Campus Recreation

Looking for work? We need BearFit instructors! If you have what it takes, join us for the two-day Fitness Instructor Workshop. Details here http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/85330.htm

Fly Fishing: Join our experienced tour guides for a trip to the Roaring River State Park, one of Missouri’s oldest and most historic trout hatcheries. If you’re interested check out our free clinic on March 7th. http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/123796.htm#Fly%20Fishing

How to Save a Life: Campus Rec is proud to offer several opportunities for you to be CPR & First Aid certified. Find a time that works for you here: http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/23282.htm

Get moving! Don’t forget that you can drop in to a BearFit class this week. Check out our schedule and find a class that gets you moving here: http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/23167.htm

Announcements

Graduate Recruitment Weekend
Interested in going to graduate school? Want to work in student affairs? The Graduate Recruitment Weekend (GRW) is just for you! The Student Affairs in Higher Education Master’s program is hosting its annual GRW March 8-10, 2012! The annual GRW is a weekend planned to introduce prospective students to both the Student Affairs in Higher Education Master’s program and the university. The event includes interviews for graduate assistantships and social events to meet other potential students. For more information about applying to the program or registering for the GRW you can visit http://education.missouristate.edu/StudentAffairs or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SAHEMSU Deadline for graduate assistantship interviews is February 18.

Life After Missouri State
February 22nd 4-9pm in the Plaster Student Union Theater
Attend 5 sessions focused on success after graduation! Register online at http://www.missouristate.edu/dos/LAMS.htm or visit the Facebook page for more information https://www.facebook.com/pages/Life-After-Missouri-State/169103873192874

Tell Us About Your MSU Experience
MSU wants to improve the student experience, and you can help. Beginning February 14, a group of selected freshmen and seniors will receive an e-mail inviting them to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The survey will help us understand how students are spending time in and out of the classroom, which will guide decisions that benefit MSU students. If you are selected to participate, please tell us about your MSU experience by completing this online survey! Your responses will provide information that cannot be found anywhere else. For more information contact Kelly Cara, Assessment Research Coordinator at 836-3064 or KellyCara@missouristate.edu.

Volunteering

If you’d like to help Friends Against Hunger on February 11th from 12 – 2 PM, make sure you fill out an application at the Office of Student Engagement (PSU 101) by Thursday, February 9th at 4 PM. Contact Tim Sirkoi Timothy817@live.missouristate.edu with questions.

Interested in having a fun and meaningful Spring Break? The Office of Student Engagement is sponsoring two Alternative Spring Break Trips that will provide 10-15 students per trip to travel to a major US city, learn about a specific social issue, and provide meaningful service to the community. The trip will cost students $150, and the cost is to cover housing, food, and travel expenses. The cost can be defrayed through additional fundraising and scholarships. Find out more at www.missouristate.edu/volunteer (Click Events – Alternative Breaks)

There will be an opportunity for up to 40 students to participate in Shelter Training through the American Red Cross on February 18 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. All participants will become trained in how to run a shelter and further be certified to be utilized in any shelters that occur in town on a regular basis, during an emergency, and can optionally be deployed in case of a major disaster in the United States. The cost is free. If you are interested in the Shelter Training e-mail Patrick Grayshaw, Assistant Director for Volunteer Programs at PatrickGrayshaw@MissouriState.edu

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