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MSU tops Arkansas in late-night NCAA Regional matchup

Harrison Keegan/News-Leader

Missouri State defeated Arkansas 5-4 on Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament Regional in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The Bears (42-17) are now one win away from advancing to the Super Regional.

Missouri State will play again on Sunday at 8 p.m. against either Arkansas or Oral Roberts.

The Bears never trailed Saturday against Arkansas.

Leadoff hitter Hunter Steinmetz hit a home run for Missouri State in the bottom of the first inning.

Arkansas tied the game in the second inning on an RBI single from freshman Jack Kenley.