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Arkansas' Maika Niu delivered a career‑high four‑hit game, driving in four runs and reaching base in every plate appearance, while the Razorbacks' pitching staff posted strong outings against Missouri State in the NCAA Lawrence Regional.
In a rain‑delayed contest that spilled into Saturday morning, Liberty’s bullpen shut down Missouri State and key hitters Josh Campos and Jordan Jaffe delivered clutch hits, moving the Flames to a 41‑18 record and a date with the Gamecocks.
Missouri State lost 7‑5 to Liberty after a rain‑delayed semifinal spanned two days, with the Bears' season finale awaiting the NCAA selection show.
A rain‑delayed semifinal between Missouri State and Liberty will resume Sunday morning, with Liberty ahead 6‑4, and the victor set to meet Jacksonville State in a CBS Sports Network‑televised championship.
Missouri State erased an eight‑three hole in the eighth inning, powered by homers from Taeg Gollert and Max Knight, before Caden Bogenpohl delivered a walk‑off single to beat Dallas Baptist 9‑8.