Northwest Missouri State University senior Ben Haug has been honored as the MIAA Pitcher of the Week.

Haug (Marshall, Mo. / Marshall HS / State Fair CC) pitched eight scoreless innings and struck out 12 batters in a 9-0 win at Arkansas-Fort Smith (April 2). Haug scattered four hits and issued one walk vs. the Lions as he moved to 3-1 on the season.

Haug and the Bearcats (26-9 overall, 16-5 MIAA) sit in second place in the MIAA standings and are in the midst of a seven-game winning streak. Northwest will play against Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Missouri Western before heading to Claremore, Okla., for a weekend three-game series at Rogers State.

Bearcat MIAA Players of the Week (2026 Season)
Jeremiah Cabuyaban - Hitter of the Week (March 23, 2026)
Ben Haug - Pitcher of the Week (April 6, 2026)