Lyndal Scranton

Perspective is something that often goes missing in today’s hot-take world of sports, where only the most recent result matters.

When Dez White splashed home a 3-pointer with 4½ minutes remaining, it seemed a knock-out punch for Missouri State against Tulsa.

Five yards from the end zone with a handful of clock ticks remaining, Missouri State could have snatched a go-ahead field goal like it was the last slice of pizza on the dinner table. 

The two-week delay seems minor when stacking it up against a 44-season career as the Voice of Missouri State Athletics.

Some under-the-radar pitchers have opened eyes for Springfield. Included among them is Alex Cornwell, a 15th-round draft choice in 2022.

Scranton: Positive energy surrounds introduction of new Missouri State AD

Like a comfortable pair of shoes that can be worn for any occasion, Brandon Komar continues to be Mr. Reliable for the Springfield Cardinals.

Missouri State’s final season in the Missouri Valley Conference will also be the final one for Art Hains, the iconic “Voice of the Bears.”

Missouri State’s final season in the Missouri Valley Conference will also be the final one for Art Hains, the iconic “Voice of the Bears.”

Cardinals fans looking for a chance to see the organization’s hottest prospect should spend part of the July 4th weekend at Hammons Field.