SPRINGFIELD, MO. ? Kansas University junior Jared Schweitzer connected on his seventh home run of the season and extended his school-record hitting streak to 24 games, but it was not enough as the Jayhawks fell to Southwest Missouri State, 15-6, in a nonconference baseball meeting Wednesday at Hammons Field.

KU fell to 33-23 overall. SMS improved to 18-29 — and 4-0 against Big 12 Conference teams this season.

The Bears led from the start, bolting to leads of 2-0 after one inning, 7-1 after two and 10-1 after three innings.

KU will travel this weekend to Missouri.