
Cale Johnson Named Pitching Coach for Missouri State Bears
The university announced Johnson's appointment, citing his proven record of cultivating elite arms and his deep ties to collegiate and professional baseball.
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The university announced Johnson's appointment, citing his proven record of cultivating elite arms and his deep ties to collegiate and professional baseball.

After a 34‑21 campaign that earned an at‑large NCAA bid, Missouri State’s baseball program is set to lose key talent to the transfer portal and the MLB draft, while hiring a new pitching coach and adding a strong recruiting class.

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 their first NCAA Tournament appearances, Arkansas newcomers Maika Niu and TJ Pompey delivered key performances that helped the Razorbacks secure a 9‑5 victory over Missouri State, setting up a showdown with Kansas.
The Razorbacks will face Missouri State in Lawrence, Kansas, on May 29, with the game broadcast on ESPNU and streaming on ESPN+ and Fubo.

The Razorbacks and Bears meet in a high‑stakes regional game with weather, broadcast and bracket implications.

Arkansas and Missouri State enter the NCAA Lawrence Regional with a history of rain‑delayed clashes, key pitchers set to start, and a weather outlook that could shape the tournament’s early games.

The Arkansas Razorbacks and Missouri State Bears, long-time baseball rivals, are set to meet again in the NCAA Lawrence Regional. With Arkansas holding a 62-30 all-time series lead, the Bears bring a potent offense and notable talent, while Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn expresses deep respect for their program. The game is scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m.

Arkansas, the No. 2 seed, meets Missouri State, the No. 3 seed, in a Friday night clash at Hoglund Ballpark. The teams split their regular‑season series, and Kansas will host Northeastern later the same day.

The Bears concluded a demanding Conference USA campaign with a spot in the NCAA Tournament, driven by a tough schedule and a top‑ranked RPI.

After Todd Whitting’s contract was not renewed, the University of Houston begins a search for its next baseball leader, weighing experienced head coaches and rising assistants.