http://themiaa.com en-us en-us http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100526i29fd6 No. 3 Central Missouri saw its season come to an end on Wednesday at the NCAA-II National Championships, as No. 4 Georgia College and State took a 9-4 decision to advance to the semifinals. Wed, 26 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100526i29fd6 2010-05-26T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100525z53uuc Top-ranked UC-San Diego pulled out a 2-1, 11-inning victory on Monday night over No. 3 Central Missouri, thanks to a complete game two-hitter from Matt Rossman. The first hit for either team in the game didn't come until the fifth inning, as the Tritons got a couple off UCM starter Ryan Allen. Tue, 25 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100525z53uuc 2010-05-25T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100525bhb3fr Central Missouri senior pitcher Brooks Martin earned Rawlings/ABCA All-America First Team honors to lead six MIAA players on the first, second and third teams, it was announced Monday. Tue, 25 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100525bhb3fr 2010-05-25T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005229hs86i It was a matchup of heavyweights, but the No. 3 Central Missouri Mules came out with a 3-0 win over the No. 2 Tampa Spartans in the opening game of the NCAA-II World Series Saturday afternoon, thanks to a complete game four-hit shutout performance from senior right-hander Brooks Martin. Sat, 22 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005229hs86i 2010-05-22T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/2010052108lmv1 Central Missouri senior outfielder Chance Tuttle, Nebraska-Omaha sophomore pitcher Joe Holtmeyer and Central Missouri senior pitcher Brooks Martin were named to the 2010 Daktronics, Inc., NCAA Division II All-America Baseball First Team, it was announced Friday. Fri, 21 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/2010052108lmv1 2010-05-21T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100520ptuys3 Steve Johnson was named the new head baseball coach at Fort Hays State University. Johnson comes to FHSU from Butler (Kan.) Community College, where he was the head coach for the past seven years. He becomes the 13th coach in the history of the FHSU baseball program. Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100520ptuys3 2010-05-20T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100518pmdr3n After an 11-5 loss in the first game Tuesday afternoon forced a decisive championship game, Central Missouri bounced back in the second game to defeat Abilene Christian, 11-4, and advance to the NCAA Division II World Series. Tue, 18 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100518pmdr3n 2010-05-18T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005194lxz8l Nebraska-Omaha sophomore Joe Holtmeyer was named pitcher of the year to top the Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association All-South Central Region baseball team, announced Wednesday. Wed, 19 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005194lxz8l 2010-05-19T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100517miyb5g An offensive explosion in the third, fourth, sixth and seventh innings gave Central Missouri the easy road to the NCAA Division II World Series. In the winner's bracket game of the South Central Regional, the Mules recovered from an early three-run deficit and beat Incarnate Word 18-7 Monday afternoon at Crane Stadium. Mon, 17 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100517miyb5g 2010-05-17T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005145nmslr Top-seeded Central Missouri built an early lead for a second straight game and advanced to the championship semifinal round of the South Central Regional with a 12-4 victory over Emporia State on Friday at Crane Stadium-Tompkins Field. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005145nmslr 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514xyqb8n Nebraska-Omaha's season came to an end Friday afternoon as it was eliminated from the South Central Regional tournament by No. 5 seed St. Mary's Friday afternoon by a score of 8-6 at Crane Stadium. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514xyqb8n 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514xzfgxn Top-seeded Central Missouri scored six runs in the first three innings and handed South Central Region Pitcher of the Year Joe Holtmeyer his first loss since March 11 in a 9-3 first round defeat of sixth-seeded Nebraska-Omaha on Thursday night. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514xzfgxn 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514f6uj7c No. 10 Emporia State could not overcome a three-run first inning by Incarnate Word in a 6-1 loss in the NCAA South Central Regional. ESU was outhit 13-6 and committed two errors in the ballgame. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514f6uj7c 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100513p5kwb2 Central Missouri's Chance Tuttle and Nebraska-Omaha's Joe Holtmeyer headline the 2010 Daktronics All-South Central Region team as the Player and Pitcher of the Year, released Thursday. Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100513p5kwb2 2010-05-13T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100512vrlqpb When the Emporia State baseball team took the field at CommunityAmerica Ballpark Sunday afternoon in the championship game of the MIAA Tournament, the Hornets already had a spot locked up in the South Central Regional. Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100512vrlqpb 2010-05-12T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005098adk7h Central Missouri rallied from a 4-1 seventh inning deficit to defeat Emporia State, 8-4, in the second and decisive MIAA Baseball Tournament Championship Game Sunday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005098adk7h 2010-05-09T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100510xmd3gb Central Missouri will host the 2010 NCAA Division II Baseball South Central Regional as the No. 1 seed, the NCAA Division II Baseball Committee announced Sunday night. Emporia State will be the No. 3 seed in the regional, while Nebraska-Omaha will be the sixth seed. Mon, 10 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100510xmd3gb 2010-05-10T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100509os15yj Steffon Williams went 3-for-4 with two home runs and six RBIs to lead Central Missouri to a 22-12 victory over Emporia State in the first of two MIAA baseball tournament championship games Sunday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100509os15yj 2010-05-09T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005093mxhj4 Top-seeded Central Missouri scored seven runs in the final three innings to eliminate Missouri Southern by a 10-5 margin in the MIAA Tournament on Saturday night. The Mules now advance to the MIAA Championship Game for the 17th consecutive season on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. against Emporia State at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005093mxhj4 2010-05-09T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508x6gixh Kevin Humphrey pitched a complete game with only two runs allowed to lead Missouri Southern to a 6-2 win over Fort Hays State in MIAA Tournament action Saturday afternoon at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. With the victory, the Lions stay alive in the tournament and will play top seed Central Missouri in an elimination game later this evening at 7 p.m. Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508x6gixh 2010-05-08T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508866rcd Emporia State used 13 hits, including two home runs to defeat top seeded Central Missouri 7-3 in the MIAA Tournament in Kansas City, Kan. With the win, the Hornets advance to their second MIAA Championship game in three years. First pitch Sunday is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508866rcd 2010-05-08T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100507oairi6 The ninth-ranked and third-seeded Emporia State Hornets jumped out to a 7-0 lead through three innings en route to moving into Saturday (May 8) morning's winner's bracket championship game against Central Missouri with a 10-3 win against Fort Hays State on Friday night. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100507oairi6 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100507gmzp9s A wild pitch with the bases loaded in the top of the 12th inning broke a 9-9 tie, as the top-seeded and third-ranked Central Missouri Mules came from behind to advance to Saturday's winner's bracket championship game with a 10-9 12-inning win against Nebraska-Omaha. UNO was eliminated from the tournament after picking up its second loss. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100507gmzp9s 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005076o3a2m Missouri Southern scored in six of the nine innings, including a four-spot in the seventh, to pull away from Northwest Missouri State, 10-3, in an elimination game at the MIAA baseball tournament on Friday afternoon. Patrick Deao went 3-for-5 with three RBI in the winning Lion cause. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005076o3a2m 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506g9vl5y A pair of big innings propelled the top-seeded University of Central Missouri Mules to a 12-2 seven-inning win against Northwest Missouri State in the opening game of the 2010 MIAA Tournament at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City. Frank Specht and Tyler Ruch had three hits each as part of a 16-hit Mule attack. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506g9vl5y 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506p0bf3a Matt Augustine retired the final 16 Nebraska-Omaha batters, and four Fort Hays State Tigers delivered an RBI, as the 4th-seeded FHSU squad handed third-seed UNO a 4-1 defeat in the day's final game at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506p0bf3a 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506s0ggks The 2-run homer Central Missouri junior right fielder Jon Wegener socked in the bottom of the fifth to cap the scoring in the Mules' 12-2 victory over Northwest Missouri was significant for a couple of reasons. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506s0ggks 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506do9owp Five members of Central Missouri's 2010 MIAA baseball regular season championship team earned spots on the All-MIAA First Team to headline the all-conference team released Wednesday by the league office. The selections were made by the league's 11 head coaches, and coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506do9owp 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506jnuorf A sacrifice fly in the bottom of the fifth inning by Emporia State's David Albritton proved to be the winning run, as a solid starting effort from Hornet ace Ben Graham helped the second-seeded ESU Hornets get past fifth-seeded Missouri Southern, 4-3, in the opening round of the 2010 MIAA Tournament. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506jnuorf 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100504usui5r Kenny Burkhead (Emporia State) and Joe Holtmeyer (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 26-May 3, as selected by a conference SID panel. Holtmeyer picks up his fourth pitcher of the week award of the season (second in a row), while Burkhead earns his first hitter of the week honor of 2010. Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100504usui5r 2010-05-04T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100502ip61vx With the final day of the regular season complete, the six-team field for the 2010 MIAA Baseball Championship is set. The tournament, featuring six teams for the first time (previously four), will take place May 6-9 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. Sun, 02 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100502ip61vx 2010-05-02T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100428zk7umq Central Missouri has clinched the 2010 MIAA baseball regular season championship by virtue of its weekend sweep of Truman. The Mules (40-5, 32-4 MIAA), who moved up to No. 1 in the nation for the first time since 2006 on Monday, have also locked up the No. 1 seed in next weekend's MIAA Baseball Championship. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100428zk7umq 2010-04-28T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100427jf7ta2 Chance Tuttle (Central Missouri) and Joe Holtmeyer (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 20-25, as selected by a conference SID panel. Holtmeyer picks up his third pitcher of the week award of the season, while Tuttle earns his second consecutive hitter of the week honor and second overall in 2010. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100427jf7ta2 2010-04-27T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100421jpd6bb Central Missouri remains at No. 1, Emporia State stays at No. 3 and Nebraska-Omaha is ranked No. 7 in the South Central Region in this week's NCAA Division II baseball regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Baseball Committee. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100421jpd6bb 2010-04-21T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100419di7b3s Chance Tuttle (Central Missouri) and Ben Graham (Emporia State) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 13-18, as selected by a conference SID panel. Tuttle and Graham are both first-time honorees this season. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100419di7b3s 2010-04-19T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100414t93dwc Central Missouri debuts at No. 1 in the South Central Region to headline four MIAA schools in the first NCAA Division II baseball regional rankings of the year, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Baseball Committee. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100414t93dwc 2010-04-14T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004135d3yxn Jeremy Francis (Emporia State) and Brooks Martin (Central Missouri) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 5-11, as selected by a conference SID panel. Martin earns his second pitcher of the week award of the season, and Francis is honored for the first time in 2010 as hitter of the week. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004135d3yxn 2010-04-13T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004093if3tn Fort Hays State hitters might have one or two reactions tonight when they face Nebraska-Omaha scheduled starter Joe Holtmeyer. The Tigers might have a little fear, or they might be eager to try to solve Nebraska-Omaha's strikeout king. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004093if3tn 2010-04-09T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004064p1lt4 Nick DeBiasse (Central Missouri) and Joe Holtmeyer (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 29-April 4, as selected by a conference SID panel. Holtmeyer earns his second consecutive and second overall pitcher of the week award, and DeBiasse is honored for the second time this season as hitter of the week. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004064p1lt4 2010-04-05T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100401mqknut Before the start of most practices, the players for the No. 2 team in NCAA Division II baseball are running around playing touch football. No, Central Missouri players don't think they are so good at baseball that they can goof off and still win. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100401mqknut 2010-04-01T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003300xtaqk Kyle Stacken (Fort Hays State) and Joe Holtmeyer (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 22-28, as selected by a conference SID panel. Stacken picks up his second award of the season, while Holtmeyer is honored for the first time in 2010. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003300xtaqk 2010-03-30T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003220vj177 Nick DeBiasse (Central Missouri) and Brett Ash (Washburn) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 16-21 as selected by a conference SID panel. DeBiasse and Ash are both first-time winners this season. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003220vj177 2010-03-22T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100317qdmrun Rhett Rigby (Pittsburg State), Matt Augustine (Fort Hays State) and Alex Schell (Pittsburg State) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 8-15 as selected by a conference SID panel. Augustine wins his second award of the season, while Rigby and Schell are first-time honorees in 2010. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100317qdmrun 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003096pzqko Tyler Lundy (Nebraska-Omaha) and Sean Bartholomew (Fort Hays State) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 2-7 as selected by a conference SID panel. Lundy and Bartholomew are first-time honorees in 2010. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003096pzqko 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201001292ad7km Two-time defending MIAA Champion and 2009 NCAA Division II National Runner-up Emporia State was selected as preseason No. 1 in the 2010 MIAA Baseball Coaches Poll, the conference office announced Friday. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201001292ad7km 2010-01-29T05:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America? placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06112009_draft After already having four players selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, two more from the MIAA went during the final day of selections Thursday (June 11) in Secaucus, N.J. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06112009_draft 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06102009 Four players from the MIAA were selected on day two of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft Wednesday (June 10) in Secaucus, N.J. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06102009 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z