Paullus' second place finish in pentathlon hilights day one at MSSU Lion Open
1/27/12
Missouri Southern freshman Emily Paullus placed second in the pentathlon today in day one of the MSSU Lion Open at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
Jayce Thomas in third place in the pentathlon after day one of MSSU Lion Open
1/27/12
Missouri Southern's Jayce Thomas is in third place after the first day of competition in the heptathlon at the MSSU Lion Open held at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
MIAA Basketball Championships to Remain in Kansas City Through 2014
1/26/12
MIAA Commissioner Dr. Bob Boerigter and the city of Kansas City have announced an agreement to extend the current MIAA Basketball Championships contract and keep the event at historic Municipal Auditorium through 2014.
Big second half lifts Central Missouri over 14th ranked Missouri Southern, 81-68
1/25/12
Despite leading by as many as 12 in the first half, the 14th ranked Lions fell at home tonight 81-68 to visiting Central Missouri at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
Lions Women Drop Nail biter, 73-66, to the Central Missouri Jennies
1/25/12
The Missouri Southern Lions (6-12, 2-10 MIAA) had a chance to extend their one point lead over the visiting Jennies of Central Missouri (14-4, 8-4 MIAA), but junior forward Erin Rice's three pointer hit the front of the iron and the Jennies converted the defensive board to go ahead by one and close out the game at the charity stripe for the 73-66 win Wednesday night.
January 27, 2012
Paullus' second place finish in pentathlon hilights day one at MSSU Lion Open
Missouri Southern freshman Emily Paullus placed second in the pentathlon today in day one of the MSSU Lion Open at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 27, 2012
Jayce Thomas in third place in the pentathlon after day one of MSSU Lion Open
Missouri Southern's Jayce Thomas is in third place after the first day of competition in the heptathlon at the MSSU Lion Open held at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 26, 2012
MIAA Basketball Championships to Remain in Kansas City Through 2014
MIAA Commissioner Dr. Bob Boerigter and the city of Kansas City have announced an agreement to extend the current MIAA Basketball Championships contract and keep the event at historic Municipal Auditorium through 2014.
January 25, 2012
Big second half lifts Central Missouri over 14th ranked Missouri Southern, 81-68
Despite leading by as many as 12 in the first half, the 14th ranked Lions fell at home tonight 81-68 to visiting Central Missouri at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 25, 2012
Lions Women Drop Nail biter, 73-66, to the Central Missouri Jennies
The Missouri Southern Lions (6-12, 2-10 MIAA) had a chance to extend their one point lead over the visiting Jennies of Central Missouri (14-4, 8-4 MIAA), but junior forward Erin Rice's three pointer hit the front of the iron and the Jennies converted the defensive board to go ahead by one and close out the game at the charity stripe for the 73-66 win Wednesday night.
January 25, 2012
Daye finalizes coaching staff
Missouri Southern football coach Daryl Daye has finalized his coaching staff with the addition of three more coaches.
January 24, 2012
Zerkel and Williams named to Beyond Sports College Network All-America Teams
Missouri Southern's Landon Zerkel and Brandon Williams have both picked up more All-American honors as Beyond Sports College Network has named Zerkel a first-team pick and Williams a third team selection.
January 23, 2012
Southern's Jason Adams named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern senior guard Jason Adams has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.
January 21, 2012
Lions women win five events in final day of MSSU Invite
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team won five events in the final day of the MSSU Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
January 21, 2012
Lions men pick up five wins in day two of MSSU Invite
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team picked up five individual wins in the final day of the MSSU Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 21, 2012
Thomann's 29 helps to lead No. 16 Lions over Truman, 80-74
Keane Thomann scored 29 points as the 16th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team defeated Truman State on the road today, 80-74.
January 21, 2012
Fast Start for Truman Downs Lions, 72-53
After finding themselves down 19-6 just over seven minutes into the game the Missouri Southern Lions (6-11, 2-9 MIAA) battled back and held the Truman State Bulldogs (10-6, 5-6 MIAA) to just 15 points for the rest of the half but it wasn't enough as the Bulldogs came away with the 72-53 win Saturday afternoon in Pershing Arena.
January 20, 2012
Women's track completes day one of MSSU Invitational
Missouri Southern's Marlee Tegenkamp wsa the top collegiate performer setting a new personal best in the 3k tonight as the women's track and field team competed in day one of the MSSU Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 20, 2012
Men's track competes in first day of MSSU Invitational
Missouri Southern freshman Jeff Fraley qualified for the finals of the 60m dash and finished second in the 200m as the Lions competed in day one of the MSSU Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 19, 2012
Williams, Zerkel and Smith earn All-American honors
Missouri Southern's Brandon Williams, Landon Zerkel and Kenny Smith were all named to Don Hansen's All-America team today, while Williams was also named to the d2football.com All-America team, as well.
January 18, 2012
No. 16 Lions hold off Northwest Missouri 84-76 to take a share of first in MIAA
The 16th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team held off visiting Northwest Missouri and won 84-76 tonight in front of more than 2,000 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, taking a share of first place in the MIAA.
January 18, 2012
Lions stop skid with 83-75 win over Northwest Missouri in overtime
A pair of career-highs from Shatara Stone and Tatianna Washington helped propel the Missouri Southern women's basketball team to an 83-75 overtime win over visiting Northwest Missouri tonight, snapping a six-game losing streak in the process.
January 17, 2012
Missouri Southern football coach Daryl Daye announces coaching staff
Missouri Southern head football coach Daryl Daye has announced the addition of six assistant football coaches to round out his coaching staff for the 2012 season. Daye plans to announce three additional staff members once formal paperwork and background checks have been approved.
January 16, 2012
Keane Thomann named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern senior center Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.
January 17, 2012
Cancer Awareness Night scheduled for February 4
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department has announced the 5th Annual Cancer Awareness Night at MSSU basketball will be held on Saturday night, February 4 as the Lions host Missouri Western in a 5:30/7:30 pm doubleheader.
January 14, 2012
No. 23 Lions hold on for 70-67 win at Northeastern State
A three pointer from Marquis Addison with 4:40 left in the second half put the No. 23 Missouri Southern men's basketball team on top for good as the Lions went on the road and defeated Northeastern State 70-67.
January 9, 2012
No. 14 Lions take out No. 8 Fort Hays, 82-71
The 14th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team picked up a big road win tonight taking out eighth ranked Fort Hays 82-71 in Gross Memorial Collisseum.
January 9, 2012
Fort Hays State Outlasts Lions, 80-63
The Missouri Southern Lions (5-10, 1-8 MIAA) could not sustain their hot start from beyond the arc as they fell 80-63 to the Fort Hays Tigers (14-2, 6-2 MIAA) Monday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum.
January 7, 2012
14th ranked Lions fall 67-49 at Washburn
The Washburn Ichabods scored the game's first points and never looked back, leading the entire way in an upset win over the 14th ranked Missouri Southern men today at Lee Arena in Topeka.
January 7, 2012
Lions Fall to 20th Ranked Washburn Lady Blues, 76-53
The Missouri Southern Lions (5-9, 1-7 MIAA) got off to a hot start against the 20th ranked Washburn Lady Blues (13-3, 6-1 MIAA) but could not hang on as they dropped their fifth straight this season, 76-53, Saturday afternoon in Lee Arena.
January 6, 2012
Nicole Green leads a trio of Lions at Arkansas
Missouri Southern senior thrower Nicole Green placed second in the shot put as the Lions sent a trio of athletes to compete at the University of Arkansas today.
January 6, 2012
Seth Hackney picks up a win and a provisional at Arkansas
Missouri Southern junior thrower Seth Hackney picked up a provisional distance in the shot put today and won the event as the Lions competed at the University of Arkansas.
January 4, 2012
No. 14 Lions hold on for 82-73 win over visiting Emporia State
The 14th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team held off a late run from a pesky Emporia State team and the Lions came out with an 82-73 win over the Hornets tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 4, 2012
No. 19 Lady Hornets Sting Lions, 74-55
The 19th ranked Emporia State University Lady Hornets (10-1, 6-0 MIAA) avenged the overtime loss from last season defeating the Missouri Southern Lions (5-8, 1-6 MIAA) 74-55, Wednesday night inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
January 3, 2012
Brandon Williams and Landon Zerkel named to Don Hansen's All-Region Team
Missouri Southern juniors Brandon Williams and Landon Zerkel have both been named to Don Hansen's All-Super Region Four team as announced by the publication today. Williams is a first team pick on the defense, while Zerkel picks up second-team honors on offense.
January 1, 2012
Kellen Cox to be honored at halftime of Allstate Sugar Bowl Jan. 3
Missouri Southern junior wide receiver Kellen Cox will be honored at halftime of the 2012 Allstate Sugar Bowl as Cox is part of the AFCA/Allstate Good Works Team.
December 30, 2011
Sixth ranked Lions fall 97-87 at Pittsburg State in Sonic Trophy Series game
The sixth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team fell behind early and couldn't overcome the early deficit, falling 97-87 at Pittsburg State tonight in a Sonic Trophy Series game.
December 30, 2011
Lions Start Strong, Fall to #18 Pittsburg State, 78-64
The 18th ranked Pittsburg State Gorillas (12-0, 6-0 MIAA) proved too much for the Missouri Southern Lions (5-7, 1-5 MIAA) as the Gorillas came away with the 78-64 win in John Lance Arena Friday night.
December 19, 2011
Thomann's double-double lifts seventh-ranked Lions over SBU, 92-77
Keane Thomann had 23 points and a career-high 18 rebounds as the seventh-ranked Missouri Southern basketball team kept a pesky Southwest Baptist team at bay and defeated the Bearcats 92-77 tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
December 19, 2011
Fritz Sets New Career High
Junior guard Kelby Fritz set a new career high with 26 points, but it wasn't enough as the Missouri Southern Lions (5-6, 1-4 MIAA) fell to the visiting Southwest Baptist Bearcats (5-5, 1-4 MIAA) 63-56 Monday night in Joplin.
December 19, 2011
Funeral/Visitation Arrangements set for Mike Hagedorn
Visitiation and Funeral arrangements have been set for former Missouri Southern student-athlete and coach Mike Hagedorn who passed away on Saturday.
December 19, 2011
Brandon Williams adds another All-American honor
Missouri Southern junior defensive tackle Brandon Williams has added another All-American honor as the Associated Press has named him second-team All-American.
December 17, 2011
Southern Hall of Famer Mike Hagedorn Passes Away
The Missouri Southern Athletic Department is sad to learn that former Missouri Southern baseball player, coach and Southern Hall of Famer Mike Hagedorn has passed away this morning.
December 16, 2011
Daryl Daye named new head football coach at Missouri Southern
Missouri Southern State University Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman has announced today the hiring of former Southern defensive coordinator Daryl Daye as the 11th head football coach in Missouri Southern history. Daye is currently the assistant to the head coach for the NFL's Buffalo Bills. His first official day at MSSU will be January 2.
December 13, 2011
Brandon Williams named AFCA All-American
Missouri Southern junior defensive tackle Brandon Williams has been named and All-American by the American Football Coaches Association. It is the second year in a row for Williams to be tabbed as one of the nation's best by the coaches.
December 10, 2011
Record-setting assist game lifts No. 1 ranked Lions over Lincoln 107-65
The number one ranked Missouri Southern Lions set a school record with 33 assists tonight en route to a 107-65 win over visiting Lincoln University today at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
December 10, 2011
Last Second Shot Dooms Lions
A last second shot by the Lincoln Blue Tigers (6-1, 2-1 MIAA) spelled defeat for the Missouri Southern Lions (5-5, 1-3 MIAA) Saturday afternoon in Joplin, as Southern fell 67-66 to the Blue Tigers.
December 9, 2011
Lions' Smith and Wong named CoSIDA Academic All-America
Missouri Southern juniors Kenny Smith and Alex Wong have been named Academic All-American's by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) as Smith picked up first-team honors and Wong nabbed a second-team pick.
December 7, 2011
Western's hot shooting from outside helps Griffons take out No. 1 ranked Lions, 75-67
A 15 point halftime deficit was too much to overcome and despite out scoring Missouri Western in the second half, the No. 1 ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team lost its first game this season, falling on the road 75-67 to the Griffons.
December 7, 2011
Lions Defeat Griffons for Second Straight Time in St. Joseph, 66-62
The Missouri Southern Lions (5-4, 1-2 MIAA) stole a 66-62 victory from Missouri Western (2-5, 0-3 MIAA) Wednesday night in St. Joseph as the Lions forced 25 Griffon turnovers.
December 6, 2011
Men's basketball vaults to first-ever No. 1 National Ranking
For the first time since the program turned Division II in 1989, the Missouri Southern men's basketball program is the No. 1 team in Division II as the Lions are the top ranked team in this week's NABC Coaches Poll.
December 5, 2011
Thomann's new career high lifts No. 2 Missouri Southern over Arkansas-Fort Smith 87-74
The second ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball program got a career-high 32 points from Keane Thomann and the Lions defeated visiting Arkansas-Fort Smith 87-74 tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
December 5, 2011
Keane Thomann named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern senior center Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the League office today.
December 3, 2011
Second-ranked Lions win 72-64 at Central Missouri to stay undefeated
The second-ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team went into the locker room down by one at the half, but out scored Central Missouri by nine in the second half to win 72-64 and remain undefeated today.
December 3, 2011
Women's track has successful opener at MSSU Early Bird Open
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team kicked off the Indoor season today in style, winning nine events and taking home six provisionas in the 2011 MSSU Early Bird Open at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
December 3, 2011
Lions pick up three provisionals at Early Bird Open
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team opened up the indoor season today and picked up three provisional marks to the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championships at the 2011 MSSU Early Bird Open in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
December 3, 2011
No. 25 Jennies Hands Lions Second Straight MIAA Loss
The Missouri Southern Lions Women's Basketball team (4-4, 0-2 MIAA) took a five point lead into halftime but it wasn't enough to out last the 25th ranked Central Missouri Jennies (7-0, 2-0 MIAA) Saturday afternoon, 66-50, in Warrensburg, Missouri.
December 2, 2011
Four Missouri Southern Student-Athletes Involved In Serious Accident
The Missouri Southern State University community is saddened to report that four MSSU student-athletes were involved in a tragic accident on I-44 between Joplin and Springfield early Friday morning. Two were killed and two others seriously injured.
November 30, 2011
No. 2 ranked Lions' defense dominant in 89-43 win over Truman to start MIAA play
It was the Jason Adams to Keane Thomann show tonight as Adams had seven assists and Thomann scored 21 points in the first half en route to an 89-43 win for the second ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team over visiting Truman State tonight.
November 30, 2011
Lions Drop MIAA Opener, 63-55, to Truman
The Missouri Southern Lions (4-3, 0-1 MIAA) dropped their MIAA Season opener to Truman State University (6-0, 1-0 MIAA), 63-55, Wednesday night in Joplin.
November 30, 2011
Robert Corn named Division II Bulletin Coach of the Month
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has been named the Division II Bulletin National Coach of the Month as announced by the publication today.
November 30, 2011
Brandon Williams named first-team All-Region by SIDs
Missouri Southern junior defensive tackle Brandon Williams has been named first-team All-Region by Daktronics today.
November 30, 2011
Men's Basketball signs Kansas high school prep standout
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the sigining of Blaine Miller to a national letter of intent to attend Southern and play basketball beginning in the fall of 2012.
November 29, 2011
Men's basketball earns highest-ever ranking and now sit No. 2 in the NABC Div. II Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program has moved up to its highest-ever ranking as the Lions are now ranked second in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II Poll.
November 26, 2011
Haley Weather's career-high 23 points lift Lions over Ark.-Fort Smith, 74-68
Freshman guard Haley Weathers had a career night and a game-high 23 points as the Missouri Southern women's basketball team defeated Arkansas - Fort Smith, 74-68 in the finale of the 2011 Pizza Hut/Fairfield Inn Thanksgiving Classic.
November 25, 2011
Big second half lifts Newman over Missouri Southern 67-50
The Missouri Southern basketball team took a 26-25 lead into the locker room at halftime, but Newman outscored the Lions 42-24 in the second half en route to a 67-50 win over Southern in the Pizza Hut/Fairfield Inn Thanksgiving Classic at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center tonight.
November 22, 2011
Hester's three helps to lift fourth ranked Lions over Northeastern State 68-66
Patrick Hester calmly downed a three pointer from the top of the key with 1:10 left to go in the game to give the fourth-ranked Lions a one-point lead and Southern held on to defeat Northeastern State 68-66 today in a game at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.
November 21, 2011
Weathers Sets New Career High As Lions Defeat Evangel, 68-46
Freshman guard Haley Weathers set a new career high for points scored, 16, as the Missouri Southern Lions Women's Basketball team (3-1) defeated perennial NAIA power Evangel Lady Crusaders (1-3) 68-46 in Joplin Monday night.
November 21, 2011
Missouri Southern SAAC Completes Successful Food Drive
The Missouri Southern Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) recently completed a very successful "Trick or Treat, So Others Can Eat" campaign.
November 19, 2011
Marlee Tegenkamp earns All-American status at 2011 NCAA D-II Cross Country Championships
Missouri Southern junior cross country runner Marlee Tegenkamp earned All-American status today at the 2011 NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country Championships in Seattle.
November 19, 2011
Lions hold on for 92-83 win over Mid America Nazarene
The fourth-ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team led just 31-30 at the half, but pushed ahead and scored 61 points in the second half, en route to a 92-83 win over Mid America Nazarene in the final game of the Pittsburg State Classic today.
November 18, 2011
Fourth-ranked Lions move to 4-0 with 88-47 win over Avila at Pitt State Classic
Two different runs of 13-0 and another of 20-0 in the second half, helped the fourth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team to an 88-47 win over Avila tonight in the Pittsburg State Classic at John Lance Arena.
November 18, 2011
Southern Baseball sign four in early period
Missouri Southern baseball coach Bryce Darnell has announced the signing of four individuals to National Letters of Intent to attend Southern and play baseball beginning in the fall of 2012.
November 17, 2011
Missouri Southern Softball Inks Eight in the 2012 Class
Missouri Southern Softball Head Coach Bill Gray announced the signing of eight players to letters of intent to play for the Lions in 2013. This class is highlighted by four local players, two from Webb City, one from Pierce City, and one from Galena, Kansas.
November 17, 2011
Rachel Olinyk named to All-MIAA Squad
Missouri Southern senior middle blocker Rachel Olinyk has been named to the the All-MIAA squad as announced by the league office today.
November 16, 2011
Lions Defeat Avila, 64-34
The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball squad (2-1) held the visiting Avila Eagles (3-2) to just 34 points on the night including a 11 point second half in a 64-34 victory Wednesday night in Joplin.
November 16, 2011
Missouri Southern golf signs two
Missouri Southern golf coach Mike Wheeler has announced the signing of Ben Starkey and Ethan Hutcheson to national letters of intent to attend Southern and play golf beginning in the fall of 2012.
November 16, 2011
Adams named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
After an impressive first weekend to the regular season, Missouri Southern senior guard Jason Adams has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.
November 15, 2011
Balanced effort leads Lions over Central Bible, 92-60
Six players scored in double-figures tonight for the fourth-ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team as the Lions defeated visiting Central Bible, 92-60 at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
November 15, 2011
Southern football has 10 named to All-MIAA squad
The Missouri Southern football team has had ten individuals named to the All-MIAA squad as announced by the league office today.
November 14, 2011
Lions Women's Basketball Downs Future MIAA Opponent, Nebraska-Kearney, 76-66
The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball squad (1-1) spoiled Nebraska-Kearney's (0-1) home opener 76-66 Monday night.
November 14, 2011
Head Football Coach Bart Tatum resigns from Head Coaching position at Southern
Missouri Southern head football coach Bart Tatum has announced his resignation as of Monday, November 14, 2011. He will remain with Missouri Southern Athletics as a football consultant during the transition period and until such time as a new head coach is named. Tatum’s shift to the role of football consultant begins immediately.
November 14, 2011
Men's Basketball to play at Sprint Center on November 22
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team will face off with Northeastern State at the CBE Classic in Kansas City with the game to be played in the Sprint Center on November 22.
November 12, 2011
Adams fuels late comeback as 4th ranked Lions take out Arkansas-Monticello 102-99
Down by 14 with ten minutes left and as much as five with a minute and a half, the fourth ranked Missouri Southern basketball team came-from-behind to defeat Arkansas-Monticello 102-99 to remain undefeated on the season.
November 12, 2011
Volleyball falls in season finale, 3-0 to Northwest Missouri
The Missouri Southern volleyball team led late in the final two sets, but Northwest Missouri came-from-behind in each set and defeated the Lions in three sets tonight. Individual set scores were 16-25, 22-25 and 22-25.
November 12, 2011
Southern falls 51-28 at ninth ranked Pittsburg State in the Sonic Miners Bowl
Five touchdowns from Pittsburg State's John Brown lifted the Gorillas over Missouri Southern 51-28 in the regular season finale for both teams. The win, coupled with a Washburn loss today, gives PSU the 2011 MIAA Football Title.
November 11, 2011
Lions Women's Basketball Falters in Season Opener
The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball (0-1) shot just 28.3 percent (13-of-46) from the field in a 50-68 loss to the Harding Lady Bisons (1-0) Friday night in Joplin.
November 11, 2011
Lions fall in four sets at home to Truman State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team hung tight in the first set and took the third set, but couldn't take out Truman State as the Bulldogs won three sets to one tonight at Young Gym. Individual set scores were 17-25, 14-25, 25-21, and 17-25.
November 11, 2011
Fourth ranked Lions open up season with 106-73 win over Dallas Baptist
The fourth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team opened up the 2011-12 season in high fashion today, taking out Dallas Baptist 106-73 in its first game at the South Central Shootout held at Bartlesville High School.
November 10, 2011
Lions' Wong and Smith named CoSIDA Academic All-District
Missouri Southern juniors Alex Wong and Kenny Smith have both been named Academic All-District by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) the organization anounced today.
November 10, 2011
Men's Basketball signs Oklahoma high school product
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Austin Wright to a national letter of intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall of 2012.
November 9, 2011
Women's Basketball announces two early signees
Missouri Southern women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts has announced the signing of Kori Dodson and Kristen Hanna to national letters of intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall of 2012.
November 8, 2011
Volleyball drops a four-setter at Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a tough, four-set match tonight at Missouri Western, falling three sets to one against the Griffons. Individual set scores were 19-25, 24-26, 25-21 and 20-25.
November 6, 2011
#8 Central Missouri Downs Lions in MIAA Soccer Post-Season Tournament Championship
The Central Missouri Jennies (19-1-0) defeated the Missouri Southern Lions (9-10-1) on Sunday afternoon at the Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. for the 2011 MIAA Soccer Tournament Championship.
November 5, 2011
Southern volleyball drops a tight four-set match at Emporia State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team won the first set tonight at Emporia State, but the Hornets rebounded to win the final three sets and the match tonight in MIAA volleyball action. Individual set scores were 28-26, 15-25, 23-25, and 22-25.
November 5, 2011
Lions fall 84-48 to Missouri State in I-44 Classic Presented By Wendy's
The Missouri Southern basketball team went down 46-21 at the half and couldn't complete the comeback in an 84-48 loss today to Missouri State in the I-44 Hoops Classic Presented by Wendy's.
November 5, 2011
Lady Bears Use Strong First Half to Defeat Missouri Southern, 91-58
The Missouri State Lady Bears took a 23 point advantage into the locker room and never looked back as they handed the Missouri Southern Lions Women's Basketball a 91-58 defeat in the I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's Saturday night at The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
November 5, 2011
Lions fall 29-14 at Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern football team fell down 17-0 at the half and trailed 27-0 at one point and despite two late touchdowns, couldn't complete the comeback and fell 29-14 today at Fort Hays State.
November 5, 2011
Marlee Tegenkamp qualifies for NCAA D-II National Meet/Lions place 6th at South Central Regional
Missouri Southern junior Marlee Tegenkamp placed second and the Lions women's cross country team placed sixth overall at the 2011 NCAA Division II South Central Regional hosted by Midwestern State University.
November 5, 2011
Men's Cross Country finishes 4th at NCAA D-II South Central Regional Meet
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team placed fourth out of 19 teams today at the 2011 NCAA Division II South Central Regional meet, ran in Wichita Falls, Texas.
November 4, 2011
Lions fall 3-0 at Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team fell in three sets tonight at Fort Hays State in MIAA action. Individual set scores were 16-25, 19-25, 19-25.
November 4, 2011
Women's Cross Country head south to compete in 2011 NCAA DII South Central Regionals
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team will head to Wichita Falls, Texas to compete in the 2011 NCAA Division II South Central Regional Championships tomorrow morning.
November 4, 2011
Men's Cross Country head to Texas for 2011 NCAA D-II South Central Regional Meet
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team will head to Wichita Falls, Texas to compete in the 2011 NCAA Division II South Central Regional Championships tomorrow morning.
November 4, 2011
Lions Soccer Advances to the MIAA Post-Season Tournament Championship
The Missouri Southern Lions (9-9-1) advanced Friday afternoon to the MIAA Post-Season Tournament Championship by defeating the second seeded Truman State Bulldogs (11-6-2) 2-1 in OT.
November 3, 2011
Lions Soccer Defeat SBU 1-0 in First Round of MIAA Post-Season Tournament
The Missouri Southern Lions (8-9-1) defeated the Southwest Baptist Bearcats (4-12-2) 1-0 in first round action at the MIAA Post-Season Tournament at UMKC on Thursday afternoon.
November 3, 2011
Lions, Tigers and Bears t-shirts now on sale online
Commemorative t-shirts highlighting the games played against the University of Missouri and Missouri State are now being sold online, as well as in the MSSU Bookstore and at the games.
November 2, 2011
Lions Defeat Livin' The Dream in First Exhibition of Season
The Missouri Southern Women's basketball squad defeated Livin' The Dream 85-45 Wednesday night at The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
November 2, 2011
Three Lions Named to Soccer All-MIAA
Three Lions have been named to the All-MIAA Soccer team for the 2011 season. Junior defender Corinne Tebbs earned second team while senior midfielder Michelle Dimza and junior forward Megan Stueve earned honorable mention.
November 1, 2011
Southern volleyball falls 3-0 to third ranked Washburn
The Missouri Southern volleyball team made it interesting and hung in with third ranked Washburn in every set, but the Lady Blues swept the Lions tonight, 3-0 in Young Gymnasium. Individual set scores were 23-25, 19-25, and 22-25.
November 1, 2011
Kuhn Named MIAA Soccer Student-Athlete of the Week
Missouri Southern’s Shannon Kuhn has been named the MIAA Soccer Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 25-30 as selected by a conference SID panel.
October 31, 2011
Tickets still remain for I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's with Missouri State
Tickets still remain for the I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's. The game features the Bears and Lady Bears of Missouri State University and will start at 5 pm on Saturday, November 5.
October 30, 2011
Lions fall 114-68 to Missouri in One State, One Spirit Classic
The Missouri Southern and University of Missouri basketball teams came together tonight in support of Joplin tornado relief and the 25th ranked (Division I) Tigers defeated the 4th ranked (Division II) Lions 114-68 in the One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt.
October 30, 2011
Lions Soccer Sends Seniors Out in Style
The Missouri Southern Women's Soccer squad (7-9-1, 6-2 MIAA) sent their seven seniors out in style today with a 3-0 victory over future MIAA foe, Lindenwood University (8-6-3).
October 30, 2011
Lions Soccer Number 3 Seed at MIAA Post-Season Tournament
The MIAA announced the seeding for the 2011 MIAA Women's Soccer Post-Season Tournament late last night. The Lions will be the number 3 seed in the tournament at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
October 29, 2011
Lions fall to 4th ranked Northwest Missouri 52-21 on Senior Day
The Missouri Southern football team got to within three points (24-21) late in the third quarter, but fourth ranked Northwest Missouri scored 28 unanswered points and defeated the Lions 52-21 on Senior Day at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
October 28, 2011
Southern volleyball falls in straight sets at 8th ranked Central Missouri
The Missouri Southern volleyball team ran into a hot-hitting Central Missouri squad tonight and the eighth ranked Jennies took out the Lions 3-0 at the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg. Individual set scores were 17-25, 27-29, and 14-25.
October 27, 2011
Lions Hold Off Northwest Missouri State 2-1 2OT, Finish 3rd in the MIAA
The Missouri Southern Lions (6-9-1, 6-2-0 MIAA) held off a late surge by Northwest Missouri State (9-5-2, 5-3-0 MIAA) to end regulation on the first overtime for a 2-1 victory in Joplin Thursday night.
October 26, 2011
Southern Volleyball sweeps season series with Pitt State with 3-2 win in Sonic Trophy Series match
The Missouri Southern Volleyball team took out visiting Pittsburg State in five sets tonight, and in doing so, swept the season series with the Gorillas for the first time since 1999 and earned the Sonic Trophy Series point for volleyball. Individual set scores were 25-20, 21-25, 25-23, 23-25 and 15-11.
October 26, 2011
Southern men's basketball picked to win the MIAA in both preseason polls
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program has been picked to defend its MIAA title from a season ago as both the MIAA preseason coaches and media polls have been released by the league office today.
October 26, 2011
Threatt named d2football.com National Special Teams Player of the Week
Already named the MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week, Ne'Ronte Threatt has been named d2football.com's National Special Teams Player of the Week, the organization announced today.
October 23, 2011
MSSU Announces Details of One State, One Spirit Classic
MSSU Athletics is proud to announce details surrounding the One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt. The classic is a men's basketball exhibition game between the Missouri Tigers and MSSU Lions on Sunday night, October 30 at MSSU's Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
October 25, 2011
Lions Picked 5th/6th in MIAA Pre-Season Polls
The Missouri Southern Lions Women's Basketball team was picked 5th, tied with Northwest Missouri, in the Preseason Coaches' Poll while the MIAA Media tagged the Lions 6th.
October 24, 2011
Ne'Ronte Threatt named MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week
After helping the Missouri Southern football team to an impressive 68-28 win last week against Southwest Baptist, junior wide out and kick returner Ne'Ronte Threatt has been named the MIAA's Special Teams Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.
October 22, 2011
Jennies tame Lions Soccer, 6-1
The Central Missouri Jennies soccer team (15-1, 7-0 MIAA) out scored the Missouri Southern Lions (5-9-1, 5-2 MIAA) 6-1 in Warrensburg, Missouri Saturday night.
October 22, 2011
Southern volleyball falls in five sets at Northwest Missouri
The Missouri Southern Volleyball team took a 2-1 lead going into the fourth set, but Northwest Missouri won the final two sets to take the match three sets to two today. Individual set scores were 19-25, 25-19, 28-26, 18-25 and 12-15.
October 22, 2011
Lions set numerous school records in 68-28 win over Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern football team set school records for total offense and first downs, while tying marks for points and sacks in a 68-28 win over visiting Southwest Baptist today at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
October 22, 2011
Southern women finish second at 2011 MIAA Cross Country Championships
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team placed second today in the 2011 MIAA Women's Cross Country Championships held at the MSSU Cross Country Course.
October 22, 2011
Southern men finish third at 2011 MIAA Cross Country Championships
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team placed third in a tight finish today at the 2011 MIAA Cross Country Championships held at the MSSU Cross Country Course.
October 17, 2011
Missouri Southern and Missouri to host free kids clinic during One State, One Spirit Classic
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department in conjunction with members of the University of Missouri Athletics Department will host a free basketball clinic for kids in grades 3 through 6 on Sunday, October 30, sponsored by Wells Fargo.
October 31, 2011
Tickets still remain for I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's with Missouri State
Tickets still remain for the I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's. The game features the Bears and Lady Bears of Missouri State University and will start at 5 pm on Saturday, November 5.
October 21, 2011
Missouri Southern Athletics Hall of Fame Adds Four Members
The Missouri Southern Athletics Hall of Fame added four new members tonight at the Connor Ballroom on campus.
October 21, 2011
Southern volleyball falls 3-1 at Truman State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped the first two sets and the defense held strong in a third set win, but Truman State won the fourth and final set to take the match three sets to one. Individual set scores were 10-25, 17-25, 25-19 and 18-25.
October 20, 2011
Bulldogs Down Lions in OT, Snap Lions 5 Game Win Streak
The Missouri Southern Lions (5-8-1, 5-1-0 MIAA) scored in the 60th minute to tie the match with Truman Bulldogs (9-4-2, 6-0-0 MIAA) forcing overtime where the Bulldogs capitalized on a free kick in the 98th minute to come away with the 2-1 victory.
October 18, 2011
Lions fall in straight sets to Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern volleyball team fell in three sets to visiting Missouri Western tonight. Individual set scores were 13-25, 21-25, and 12-25.
October 18, 2011
Lions finish in 13th at Missouri Golf Association Regional Preview
The Missouri Southern golf team finished out the fall portion of its schedule with a 13th place finish at the Missouri Golf Association Regional Preview today at Jefferson City Country Club.
August 29, 2011
Southern Athletics Announces 2011 Hall of Fame Class
The Missouri Southern department of athletics has announced its 2011 list of inductees into the MSSU Athletics Hall of Fame, including three players and a coach. All will be inducted and honored during Hall of Fame Weekend, October 21-22.
October 17, 2011
Ryon Phillips named MIAA Football Defensive Player of the Week
After helping to hold Truman State to just one first down in the final 8:40 of the Lions' 24-17 win this Saturday, Ryon Phillips has been named the MIAA's Football Defensive Player of the Week as announced by the league office today. It is the second Defensive Player of the Week this season for Phillips.
October 15, 2011
Lions Soccer Wins Again, Improves to 5-1 in MIAA Play
The Missouri Southern Women’s soccer squad (5-7-1, 5-1-0 MIAA) had an impressive first half scoring two goals and defeating the Missouri Western Griffons (3-8-0, 0-5-0 MIAA) 2-0 Saturday night at Hal Bodon Field.
October 15, 2011
Lions fall, 3-1 at Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a four-set match at Southwest Baptist on Saturday.
October 15, 2011
Touchdown pass to Zerkel lifts Lions over Truman State, 24-17
The Missouri Southern Lions (2-4, 2-4 MIAA) defeated the Truman Bulldogs (1-6, 1-5 MIAA) 24-17 in a back and forth MIAA battle at Fred G. Hughes Stadium at the Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex in Joplin.
October 14, 2011
Men's Basketball ranked fourth nationally in Division II Bulletin's preseason poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program, already ranked seventh in one preseason national poll, has been ranked fourth by the Division II Bulletin the organization announced in its first newsletter of the year.
October 13, 2011
Southern women's cross country make a move in both the national and regional polls
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team climbed the polls this week, moving up five spots in the United States Track and field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll to No. 20.
October 13, 2011
Men's Cross Country crack the Top 25 National Rankings
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team is back in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association's top 25 national poll this week, debuting at No. 25.
October 11, 2011
Lions Soccer Downs Lady Blues 2-0, moves to 4-1 in MIAA
The Lions (4-7-1, 4-1 MIAA) struck early, scoring a goal in the 11th minute and then added an insurance goal in the 75th minute as they downed the host Lady Blues of Washburn University(1-10-2, 1-3-1 MIAA) 2-0 Tuesday night in Topeka, Kan.
October 11, 2011
Tegenkamp named MIAA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Missouri Southern junior Marlee Tegenkamp has been named the MIAA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week the league announced today.
October 10, 2011
Southern athletics to host Joplin Eagles Day at Oct. 15 game against Truman
Missouri Southern Athletics is proud to invite all students, faculty and staff of the Joplin School District to a day with the Lions at MSSU Football. The Lions will play host to the Truman State Bulldogs on Saturday, October 15 at 1pm.
October 8, 2011
Men's Cross Country takes team title at Missouri S&T Jackling Jocks Invite
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team had four finish in the top 11 spots, and took home the team title today at the Jackling Jocks Invite hosted by Missouri S&T in Rolla.
October 8, 2011
Tegenkamp wins individual title as Lions finish third at Missouri S&T Jockling Jacks Invite
Missouri Southern's Marlee Tegenkamp finished the 5k course in a time of 17:56 today to take home the title at the Jockling Jacks Invite hosted by Missouri S&T.
October 8, 2011
Southern football falls 31-24 at Emporia State
It was a tale of two halfs as the Missouri Southern football team went into the locker room up 17-0, but Emporia State outscored the Lions 31-7 in the second half to come-from-behind and win 31-24 today in Emporia.
October 8, 2011
Southern volleyball falls in three sets to Emporia State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a straight-set match to visiting Emporia State this afternoon in Young Gymnasium. Individual set scores were 10-25, 16-25 and 22-25.
October 8, 2011
Lions Soccer Wins Third Straight, Down Fort Hays 2-1
The Missouri Southern Lions (3-7-1, 3-1-0 MIAA) got off to a slow start falling behind Fort Hays State (4-7-1, 1-4-0 MIAA) 1-0 early in the game but answered back with a goal in the 80th minute to force overtime.
October 6, 2011
Former Lions football player Sean James named to the NCAA's Buick Human Highlight Reel
Sean James had dreams of playing in the then Big Eight, but an injury led him to a Kansas junior college and then on to Missouri Southern where he said the time in Joplin helped change his life and direct him on the path he is on today.
October 7, 2011
Lions win five-set thriller at home over Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern Volleyball team won a five-set thriller tonight with visiting Fort Hays State. Individual set scores were 25-23, 24-26, 25-21, 20-25 and 15-12.
October 6, 2011
Lions Defeat Bearcats in Double OT, 2-1
The Missouri Southern Lions (2-7-1, 2-1-0 MIAA) took and extra 10:43 to defeat the Southwest Baptist Bearcats(2-8-2, 1-3-1 MIAA) 2-1 in MIAA action Thursday afternoon in Bolivar, Mo.
October 4, 2011
Lions golf finishes ninth at SBU Inviational
The Missouri Southern golf team improved its team total by three strokes today and finished in ninth place overall at the 2011 Southwest Baptist Invitational held at Silo Ridge Country Club in Bolivar.
October 5, 2011
Baseball to hold intersquad scrimmage this Friday
The Missouri Southern baseball team will host an intersquad scrimmage this Friday at 5 pm in Joe Becker Stadium.
October 2, 2011
Soccer Lions Even Up Conference Record with Win at Emporia State
The Missouri Southern Lions Soccer team (1-7-1, 1-1-0 MIAA) evened up their MIAA record with a 2-1 win over the Emporia State Hornets on Sunday in Emporia, Kan.
October 1, 2011
Southern football falls 35-23 on Homecoming to Missouri Western
Five field goals from Missouri Western kicker Greg Zuerlein, including a school-record 57-yarder helped do in the Lions today as Southern fell to Western on Homecoming, 35-23.
October 1, 2011
Southern volleyball drops a pair of matches in Pitt State Tournament
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a pair of matches today, falling 3-1 to West Texas A&M in the opener and then 3-0 to Midwestern State in the finale at the Pittsburg State Regional Volleyball Challenge.
October 1, 2011
Tegenkamp places 29th to help Lions to 13th place finish at Oklahoma State Jamboree
Missouri Southern junior Marlee Tegenkamp finished 29th, eighth amongst Division II runners, and the Lions placed 13th out of 20 teams at the 75th annual Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree.
October 1, 2011
Lions finish 16th/28 teams at Oklahoma State Jamboree
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team placed 16th out of 28 teams today at the 75th annual Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater.
September 30, 2011
Southern volleyball drops a pair of 3-1 matches at first day of Pittsburg State Tournament
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a pair of 3-1 matches today at the Pittsburg State Regional Volleyball Challenge, falling to St. Mary's in the opener and then to Newman in the second match of the day.
September 30, 2011
Southern women's cross country to compete at Oklahoma State Jamboree
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team will be in action this Saturday as the Lions travel to Stillwater, Okla. to compete in the Oklahoma State University Jamboree.
September 30, 2011
Men's Cross Country heads to Oklahoma State
The Missouri Southern men's cross country program will be in action this Saturday as the Lions will travel to Stillwater, Okla. to compete in the Oklahoma State University Jamboree.
September 29, 2011
Haist Scores First Collegiate Goal
Freshman Kelsey Haist scored Missouri Southern's (0-7-1, 0-1-0 MIAA) lone goal, her first in her collegiate career, as the Lions fell to Northwest Missouri State (4-2-2, 1-0-0 MIAA) 4-1 Thursday night in Maryville, Mo.
September 29, 2011
Men's Basketball ranked seventh in Sporting News Preseason D-II Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team has been ranked 7th in Division II in a preseason poll conducted by the Sporting News the magazine has announced.
September 27, 2011
Lions golf finish 18th at Northeastern State Invitational
The Missouri Southern golf team saved its best round for last today as the Lions shot 302 as a team and placed 18th overall at the Northeastern State Invitational held at Muskogee Country Club in Muskogee, Okla.
September 27, 2011
Southern's Marlee Tegenkamp named MIAA Cross Country Female Athlete of the Week
Missouri Southern junior Marlee Tegenkamp has been named the MIAA's Female Cross Country Athlete of the Week as announced by the League office today.
September 26, 2011
Zerkel/Phillips named MIAA Co-Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week
After a 56-14 win over Lincoln University this past Saturday in the Ameren Gateway Classic at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri Southern's Landon Zerkel and Ryon Phillips have been named the MIAA's Co-Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week.
September 24, 2011
Lions take out Lincoln 56-14 in 2011 Gateway Classic
The Missouri Southern football team set a school record for total offense and picked up win No. 1 on the season as the Lions defeated Lincoln 56-14 today at the Edward Jones Dome in the 2011 Gateway Classic.
September 24, 2011
No. 15 Jennies Tame Lions
The 15th ranked Central Missouri Jennies (6-1-0, 0-0-0 MIAA) came into Joplin today and left the Missouri Southern Lions (0-6-1, 0-1-0 MIAA) with a 3-0 loss.
September 24, 2011
Location Change for Today's Central Missouri & Southern Soccer Match
Due to recent wet weather the University of Central Missouri and Missouri Southern Lions Women's Soccer match has been moved from Hal Bodon Field to Fred G. Hughes Stadium at the Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex on the campus of Missouri Southern. Game time will remain at 4pm.
September 23, 2011
Lions fall at home to 8th ranked Central Missouri, 3-0
The Missouri Southern volleyball team ran into a hot-hitting Central Missouri squad tonight and fell 3-0 to the eighth ranked Jennies at Young Gymnasium. Individual set scores were 12-25, 19-25, and 20-25.
September 22, 2011
Lions Strike First, Truman Prevails
The Missouri Southern Women's Soccer team (0-5-1, 0-1-0 MIAA) struck in the third minute of the game but Truman State (2-3-2, 1-0-0 MIAA) scored to even the match and force overtime before winning on a golden goal.
September 21, 2011
Lions win thrilling five-setter at Pittsburg State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team won a thrilling five-set match tonight at John Lance Arena, coming from the brink of a loss to defeat Pittsburg State, three sets to two. Individual set scores were 25-23, 25-22, 16-25, 20-25 and 16-14.
September 22, 2011
Mother Nature Forces Game Venue Change
With the rain that Joplin has seen over the past 24 hours the game tonight against Truman State has been moved from Hal Bodon Field to Fred G. Hughes Stadium at the Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex.
September 21, 2011
Southern women fall in dual with Pittsburg State
The Missouri Southern women's cross country program finished just behind Pittsburg State today in a dual between the two schools at the MSSU Cross Country Course today.
September 21, 2011
Southern men win dual with Pittsburg State
The Missouri Southern cross country program came up big with three of the top five finishers and took home a dual with Pittsburg State today at the Missouri Southern Cross Country Course.
September 20, 2011
Kellen Cox named to AFCA/Allstate Good Works Team
Missouri Southern junior wide receiver Kellen Cox has been named to the American Football Coaches Association Allstate Good Works Team.
September 19, 2011
Southern adds cross country dual with Pittsburg State for this Wednesday
With the cancellation of the Missouri Southern Stampede this past Saturday due to weather conditions, the Lions had an opening in their schedule and have added a dual meet with Pittsburg State to take place this Wednesday, September 21 at the MSSU Cross Country Course.
September 17, 2011
13th ranked Washburn scores 20 unanswered in the fourth to win 30-14
After a one hour, 19-minute delay to start the game, the Missouri Southern Lions had a 14-10 lead in the fourth quarter over 13th ranked Washburn, but the Ichabods scored 20 unanswered points to come-from-behind and defeat the Lions, 30-14 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium tonight in the home opener for Southern.
September 17, 2011
Lions fall in a five-set heartbreaker at home to Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern volleyball team lost a heartbreaking five-set match to visiting Southwest Baptist today as their comeback fell just short.
September 17, 2011
Southern Stampede Cancelled
Due to the lightning and steady rains that have settled in over the Joplin area this morning and into the afternoon the running of the 23rd annual Missouri Southern Stampede has been cancelled.
September 16, 2011
Lions play host to Southern Stampede
The Missouri Southern cross country programs will play host to one of the largest cross country meets in the country this Saturday when the 23rd annual Missouri Southern Stampede will be ran at the MSSU Cross Country Course.
September 15, 2011
Lions Fast Start Not Enough to Hold Off Bearcats
The Missouri Southern Lions Women's Soccer squad (0-4-1) got a fast start to tonight's game scoring their first goal just 15 seconds after the match started. But it wasn't enough to hold off the visiting Southwest Baptist Bearcats (1-3-1), as the Bearcats downed the Lions 2-1 in non-conference action.
June 23, 2011
Lions softball adds junior college hurler
Missouri Southern head softball coach Bill Gray has announced the signing of Hannah Cooke, a junior college transfer, to a national letter of intent to play softball and attend Southern beginning this fall.
September 14, 2011
Lions fall in straight sets at fourth ranked Washburn
The Missouri Southern volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss at fourth ranked Washburn tonight as the Lions opened up MIAA play.
September 14, 2011
One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt to be nationally televised on ESPNU
ESPN and Missouri Southern State University announced on Wednesday ESPNU will televise the One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt. The Oct. 30 event features the Missouri Southern Lions hosting the University of Missouri in men's basketball at 5:30 p.m. CT.
September 13, 2011
Southern golf finishes tenth at PSU Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team placed tenth at the 2011 Pittsburg State Invitational held at Crestwood Country Club. The tournament is the first MIAA points event of the year.
September 12, 2011
Southern golf in 10th place after day one at PSU Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team is in tenth place after day one of the Pittsburg State Invitational held at Crestwood Country Club. The event is the first MIAA Points Event of the season.
September 11, 2011
Lions Soccer Ties St. Mary's 1-1
After being down 1-0 just after halftime the Missouri Southern Lions Soccer (0-3-1) scored off a corner kick to tie the Rattlers of St. Mary's (2-0-1) 1-1 in Sunday action in San Antonio, Texas.
September 10, 2011
Volleyball splits final day Dallas Baptist Invite
The Missouri Southern volleyball team split a pair of matches today in the final day of the Dallas Baptist Invitational, defeating East Central (Okla.) in four sets, but falling in three sets to Dallas Baptist in the finale.
September 10, 2011
MSSU Hall of Fame Inductee Ron Burton talks about how life at MSSU prepared him for the future
For some, the accomplishments of the past are just that. But for Spc. Ron Burton, his deeds back in college are a constant reminder of what excellence can do to leave a lasting mark on the future.
September 9, 2011
Lions drop first two matches at Dallas Baptist Invitational
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a pair of matches in the opening day of the 2011 Dallas Baptist Patriot Invitational, falling in five to West Alabama and in four to Midwestern State (Texas).
September 9, 2011
No. 4 Hilltoppers Top Lions Soccer
The fourth ranked Hilltoppers of St. Edward's University (3-0) downed the Missouri Southern Lions (0-3) 2-0 Friday evening in Austin, Texas.
September 7, 2011
Lions finish in 17th at Missouri Intercollegiate
The Missouri Southern golf team placed 17th in its first fall event of the year, competing at the Missouri Intercollegiate hosted by the Club at Porto Cima.
September 2, 2011
Missouri Southern Women's Cross Country Finishes Second at Arkansas Cross Country Invitational
The Missouri Southern Women's Cross Country team finished second to the host, Arkansas Razorbacks, in the 4K Arkansas Cross Country Invitational held Friday at the Agri Park in Fayetteville, Ark.
September 4, 2011
Special Events Planned For September 17 Football Home Opener
Several special events will be held in conjunction with the Lions home opening football game on Sept. 17. The Lions will face the Washburn Ichabods in a 6pm game.
September 4, 2011
Southern Soccer Drops Second Match of Opening Weekend
The Missouri Southern Lions (0-2) dropped their second match of opening weekend as the visiting Quincy University Hawks (2-0) downed the Lions 2-0 Sunday at Hal Bodon Field.
September 3, 2011
Southern splits in final day of MSSU Invite
The Missouri Southern volleyball team split a pair of matches today in the final day of the 2011 MSSU Invitational, falling 3-0 to Harding, but rebounding from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Newman, 3-2.
September 2, 2011
Lions' Cross Finishes Second to D-I Razorbacks
The Missouri Southern Men's cross country team finished second at the Arkansas Cross Country Invitational Friday in Fayetteville, Ark.
September 2, 2011
Lions drop first two matches of Invitational
The Missouri Southern volleyball program dropped a pair of matches today in day one of the 2011 MSSU Volleyball Invitational, falling 3-1 to both Quincy and Central Oklahoma.
September 2, 2011
Soccer Lions' Comeback Falls Just Short
The Missouri Southern Women's soccer squad (0-1) saw themselves down 2-0 at the half and came roaring back to tie the match at 2-2 with just 14:00 remaining. But University of Missouri-St. Louis (1-0) had one more goal in them as they escaped with a 3-2 season opening win at Hal Bodon Field in Joplin.
September 1, 2011
Southern falls 42-24 at 15th ranked Central Missouri in season opener
The Missouri Southern football team scored the game's first touchdown, but the 15th ranked Central Missouri Mules scored 28 unanswered points en route to a 42-24 season-opening win over the Lions at Walton Stadium in Warrensburg.
August 30, 2011
Central Missouri to sell bracelets at Football opener to benefit MSSU Tornado Relief
In conjunction with the season-opening football game on Thurs. Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. between the Central Missouri Mules and Missouri Southern Lions, the UCM athletics department will be raising funds to assist those on the Missouri Southern campus affected by the May 22 Joplin tornado.
August 25, 2011
Applebee's Cub Club Begins Thrid Season
The Applebee's Cub Club is back again this year for its third season.
August 24, 2011
One State, One Spirit Classic Sold Out!
The One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt between the University of Missouri and Missouri Southern has completely sold out as the last remaining tickets to the event were sold this morning. The game, taking place on Sunday, October 30, will have all proceeds going toward the Missouri Southern Foundation's Tornado Relief Fund.
August 24, 2011
Women's cross country ranked 17th nationally, 2nd regionally to open the season
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team has been ranked 17th nationally and second in the region in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association preseason polls released today by the organization.
August 24, 2011
Men's cross country picked sixth in the USTFCCCA preseason region rankings
The Missouri Southern men's cross country program has been ranked sixth in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association preseason South Central Region Poll.
August 23, 2011
Season tickets are on sale now
The Missouri Southern Athletic Department has announced that season tickets and senior citizen tickets are now on sale through the MSSU ticket office on campus.
August 23, 2011
For Missouri Southern football players, community service becomes way of life
Before many college athletes pull on a practice T-shirt for the season, community service is assigned. In a team camaraderie exercise, a house gets painted, an area gets cleaned, kids in the hospital are visited. The endeavors are all worthy and deliver the right messages about priorities.
August 22, 2011
Brandon Williams named to second pre-season All-American team
Missouri Southern junior defensive tackle Brandon Williams has been named to his second pre-season All-American team today as D2football.com named him a first-team defensive lineman, the organization announced today.
August 21, 2011
Lion Pride Luncheons to start back up Friday, August 26
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department announces the first Lion Pride Luncheon of the year will be held this Friday, Aug. 26 at the Holiday Inn's Oak Room.
August 16, 2011
Bart Tatum Show to start up August 25th
The Bart Tatum Show on Classic Rock Big Dog 97.9fm will start next Thursday night, August 25th and will feature a new location this year as The Locker Room at JB’s Piano Bar and Event Center will serve as the host to all MSSU coaches’ shows throughout football and basketball seasons.
August 11, 2011
Video Clips from Opening Day of 2011 Lions Football Practice
Thoughout pre-season practice this season, mssulions.com will be releasing videos on this site to let the fans get an inside look at the Lions.
August 9, 2011
Southern football opens up pre-season practice on Thursday
The Missouri Southern football team will open up fall practice with pre-season drills this Thursday with a 9 am practice at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
August 9, 2011
Women's track and field earns USTFCCCA Team Academic Award
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team has been honored with the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Team Academic Award, the organization announced today.
August 8, 2011
Women's Cross Country picked to finish first in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team has been picked to finish first in the 2011 MIAA Women's Cross Country Preseason Poll as announced by the league office today.
August 8, 2011
Southern men picked to finish second in 2011 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team has been picked to finish second in the 2011 MIAA Preseason Cross Country Poll as released by the league today.
August 5, 2011
Southern Track and Field have ten athletes earn Scholar Athlete Awards
Eight women and two men have earned National Scholar Athlete Awards by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, the group announced today.
August 5, 2011
Southern baseball adds seven for 2012
Missouri Southern baseball coach Bryce Darnell has announced the addition of seven players for the 2012 season. Six of the seven players are either junior college or Division I or II transfers and one hails from an Oklahoma high school.
August 4, 2011
Lions Soccer Picked to Finish Fourth
The Missouri Southern Lions Soccer team was picked to finish fourth in the MIAA this fall securing 43 points in the MIAA Pre-season poll.
August 3, 2011
Southern Volleyball picked to finish 7th in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern volleyball team has been picked to finish seventh in the 2011 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll, the league announced today.
August 2, 2011
Southern Women's Basketball Announces Signing of D-II Transfer
Missouri Southern's head women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts announces the signing of Texas Woman's University's Jessica Bell.
August 1, 2011
Southern Football Picked 6th/7th in MIAA Preseason Polls
The Missouri Southern football team has been picked to finish sixth by the coaches and seventh by the media in the 2011 MIAA Preseason Polls released today as part of the MIAA's Football Media Day.
July 22, 2011
Missouri Southern announces SouthernFest '11 details
Ticket sales for the dinner/auction at SouthernFest '11 are officially closed and no tickets will be sold on site at Downstream Casino Resort.
July 14, 2011
Missouri Southern announces ticket options for Gateway Classic Football Game in St. Louis
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department has announced ticket options for the Ameren St. Louis Gateway Classic. The Lions football team will play the Lincoln Blue Tigers at 11am on Saturday, September 24 in the Edward Jones Dome as part of the annual event.
July 14, 2011
Southern soccer signs three for 2011
Missouri Southern soccer coach Alese Woolard has announced the signing of two high school athletes and a Division I transfer to her 2011 signing class.
July 14, 2011
Southern men's track adds 12 for 2011-12
Missouri Southern men's track and field and cross country coach Tom Rutledge has announced the signing of 12 student-athletes to letters of intent to attend Southern and participate in track and field and cross country, beginning this fall.
July 12, 2011
Southern women's track adds seven for 2011-12
Missouri Southern women's track and field and cross country coach Patty Vavra has announced the addition of seven student-athletes to fill out her 2011 roster.
July 12, 2011
Southern women's basketball adds junior college transfer
Missouri Southern women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts has announced the signing of Dysyan Malone to a national letter of intent to attend Southern and play basketball beginning this fall.
July 5, 2011
Southern announces ticket sales information for One State, One Spirit Classic with Mizzou
Missouri Southern Athletics has announced ticket plans for the “One State, One Spirit Classic” presented by Leggett & Platt, Inc. The Classic will feature a men’s basketball exhibition game between the Missouri Tigers and the Missouri Southern Lions at MSSU’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin on Sunday evening, October 30.
June 22, 2011
Southern football announces 2011 schedule
The Missouri Southern athletic department has announced the 2011 football schedule that includes five home games and five away contests, including a game in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
June 20, 2011
Brandon Williams and Ian Saxton named preseason football All-Americans
Missouri Southern junior and senior's to be Brandon Williams and Ian Saxton have both been named pre-season All-Americans by the Consensus Draft Services as announced by the organization today.
June 17, 2011
Missouri Southern to play host to Missouri State in benefit exhibition basketball game
Missouri Southern State University has received word from Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats on Friday the University has received a waiver from the NCAA to play a men's basketball exhibition game at Southern on Saturday, Nov. 5.
June 17, 2011
Southern Athletics have 122 named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll
The Missouri Southern athletic department had 122 student-athletes named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll as announced by the league office today.
June 9, 2011
Missouri Southern to Host Mizzou Basketball In One State, One Spirit Classic Presented by Leggett & Platt
Missouri Southern State University and the University of Missouri, in conjunction with the Joplin tornado relief campaign, will participate in the One State, One Spirit Classic Presented by Leggett & Platt. The basketball exhibition game received NCAA approval and will be played on Sunday Oct. 30 at Missouri Southern’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin, Mo.
June 2, 2011
MSSU Summer Camps Updates
Updates will be released as soon as more information on any changes becomes available. To register for any camp, please visit www.mssulions.com and click on the “Camps” tab on the upper right hand side of the website.
May 28, 2011
Juergens finishes ninth in final day of 2011 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships
Missouri Southern vaulter Michael Juergens placed ninth in the pole vault in the final day of the 2011 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
May 27, 2011
Reynolds 11th/Green 13th in high jump and shot put at Division II Nationals
Missouri Southern track and field athletes Corey Reynolds and Nicole Green finished 11th and 13th, respectively in the high jump and the shot put in day two at the 2011 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships today.
May 25, 2011
Local and national organizations come through to help relief efforts in Joplin
Joplin -- Various local and national organizations have banded together to help the relief effort in Joplin after one of the most deadly tornadoes ever in the history of the United States hit the area on Sunday.
May 25, 2011
ESPN's Andy Katz talks with men's basketball coach Robert Corn about the tornado relief effort
Robert Corn couldn't talk Tuesday night. As soon as he picked up the phone, tornado warning sirens went off again in Joplin, Mo.
May 19, 2011
Women's basketball signs junior college post
Missouri Southern women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts has announced the signing of Nyzera Fleming to a national letter of intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall.
May 17, 2011
Southern men's and women's track and field qualifies five individuals for 2011 Outdoor Track Championships
The Missouri Southern men's and women's outdoor track and field teams have qualified five different individuals for the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships to be held May 26-28 in Stanislaus, Calif.
May 17, 2011
Southern Captures 2010-11 Sonic Trophy Series
In its second year of existence, the friendly competition between the athletic departments at Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State known as the Sonic Trophy Series has once again been captured by Southern as the Trophy was presented in a ceremony on campus.
May 14, 2011
Lions tracksters compete at ESU Last Chance
The Missouri Southern men's and women's track teams competed at the Emporia State Last Chance this weekend with bids to nationals on the line.
May 12, 2011
Lions baseball have six named All-MIAA
Missouri Southern junior catcher Dallas Burke has been named first team All-MIAA as a total of six Lions picked up post season honors as announced by the league office today.
May 12, 2011
Men's Basketball adds transfer from Northern Michigan
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Northern Michigan transfer Matt Everson to attend Southern and begin play with the Lions next fall.
May 12, 2011
Bulgurova and Kline named finalists for MSSU Outstanding Graduate
It’s one thing to have a student-athlete be among a group of three finalists for your university’s Outstanding Graduate Award. But for two of the three to come from athletics, and both from the same team, it’s unheard of and that’s just the case this year as women’s track and field athletes Victoria Kline and Olga Bulgurova were two of the three finalists for Missouri Southern’s Outstanding Graduate Award.
May 10, 2011
Lions Softball Announces Summer Camps
Missouri Southern Head Softball Coach Bill Gray has announced the dates and times for this year’s summer camps.
May 10, 2011
Men's Basketball announces D-I Transfer
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Division I transfer Christian Salecich from Saint Louis University to attend Southern and play basketball beginning this fall.
May 9, 2011
Skyler Bowlin/Jasmine Lovejoy win annual awards at Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony
Skyler Bowlin was named both the Male Athlete of the Year and E.O. & Virginia Humphrey winner, while Jasmine Lovejoy was named the Female Athlete of the Year at the annual Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony tonight.
May 8, 2011
Lions women pick up two All-MIAA honors in final day of 2011 MIAA Championship
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team picked up two All-MIAA selections and finished seventh overall in the final day of the 2011 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Emporia State University today.
May 8, 2011
Reynolds takes home high jump title as Lions men finish fifth at 2011 MIAA Championships
Corey Reynolds won the high jump as the Missouri Southern men's track and field team finished fifth at the 2011 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Emporia State University.
May 7, 2011
Lions women in sixth place after day one of 2011 MIAA Championships
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team is in sixth place overall after day one of the 2011 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Emporia State University.
May 7, 2011
Southern men in fifth place after day one of 2011 MIAA Championships
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team is in fifth place after day one of the 2011 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Emporia State University.
May 7, 2011
Southern baseball sweeps a double-header at Fort Hays
The Missouri Southern baseball team exacted a bit of revenge today as the Lions swept a double-header at Fort Hays State, winning 13-5 in the opener and 14-4 in the nightcap.
May 7, 2011
Lions Softball Ends Season with a 4-0 Loss to #15 Emporia State
The Missouri Southern Softball team (32-22, 14-8 MIAA) saw their best season since 2002 come to an end in the MIAA Post-Season Tournament with a 4-0 loss to No. 15-ranked Emporia State Hornets.
May 6, 2011
Lions drop series opener 16-5 at Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern baseball team fell victim to the big inning as Fort Hays scored ten runs over the first four innings and went on to defeat the Lions 16-5 tonight in eight innings of the series opener between the two teams.
May 6, 2011
Aki Nummela raises NCAA provisional with 6th place finish in 1,500 at Arkansas
Missouri Southern senior Aki Nummela improved his provisional qualifying time in a tune-up race tonight at the Arkansas Twilight in Fayetteville.
May 6, 2011
Lions Split Pair in First Day of MIAA Post-Season Tournament
After winning with a walk off single against fifth seed Northwest Missouri in round one the Missouri Southern Lions (32-21) felt the sting of the walk off as they dropped the winner's bracket semi-final 7-6 to first seeded Missouri Western.
May 5, 2011
Lions Softball Lands Five on All-MIAA Squad
The Missouri Southern Lions softball team landed five ladies on the All-MIAA squad announced today at the MIAA Post-Season Tournament in Overland Park, Kan.
May 5, 2011
Rain Delays Day One of MIAA Softball Post-Season Tournament
The MIAA Post-Season Softball Tournament has been pushed back one full day because of inclement weather in Overland Park, Kan.
May 5, 2011
Lions sign three for 2011
Missouri Southern volleyball coach Trish Knight has announced the signing of three high school athletes to a national letter of intent to attend Southern and play volleyball in the fall.
May 4, 2011
Andy Hogenmiller finishes tied for 45th at NCAA Super Regional
Missouri Southern junior Andy Hogenmiller finished tied for 45th today after the final round of the 2011 NCAA Division II Super Regional held at Cherry Blossom Golf Course in Georgetown, Ky.
May 2, 2011
Lions Softball Earns Fourth Seed in the MIAA Post-Season Tournament
The Missouri Southern Lions Softball (31-20, 14-8 MIAA) has earned the fourth seed in the MIAA Post-Season Tournament to be held May 5-7 at the Blue Valley Sports Complex in Overland Park, Kan.
May 3, 2011
Second round at NCAA Golf Super Regional postponed due to rain
The second round at the 2011 NCAA Golf Super Regional has been postponed due to rain in the northern Kentucky region.
May 2, 2011
Andy Hogenmiller tied for 61st after first round of NCAA Super Regional
Missouri Southern junior Andy Hogenmiller shot a first-round 76 and is tied for 61st after day one of the NCAA Division II Super Regional held at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, Ky.
May 2, 2011
Brandy Simpson breaks school record in the heptathlon finishing 7th in the process
Missouri Southern women's track and field athlete Brandy Simpson finished seventh in the 2011 MIAA Heptathlon, breaking her own school record in the process today at Pittsburg State University.
May 2, 2011
Women's Basketball signs junior college transfer
Missouri Southern women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts has announced the signing of Samantha Gray to a national letter of intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall of 2011.
May 1, 2011
Brandy Simpson in 7th after day one of 2011 MIAA Heptathlon
Missouri Southern's Brandy Simpson is in 7th place overall after day one of the 2011 MIAA Heptathlon held at Pittsburg State University.
April 30, 2011
Lions finish off four-game sweep at Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern baseball team finished off a four-game sweep of Southwest Baptist today, taking both ends of a double-header, winning 13-6 in the opener and 23-4 in the finale.
April 30, 2011
Lions Softball Celebrates Seniors With Sweep of Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern Lions softball (31-20, 14-8 MIAA) celebrated their seniors today in style with a 6-3 & 7-3 sweep of the visiting Southwest Baptist University Bearcats at Lea Kungle Field.
April 29, 2011
Lions women pick up two titles at Williams/Laptad
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team picked up two titles and ten top three finishes at the 2011 Bill Williams/Bob Laptad Invitational today at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
April 29, 2011
Lions men compete at Laptad/Williams Invitational
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team competed at its last event of the year before the MIAA Track and Field Championships today at the 2011 Bob Laptad/Bill Williams Invitational at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
April 29, 2011
Lions Softball Splits Twinbill with Central Missouri
On the eve of senior day the Missouri Southern Lions (29-20, 12-8 MIAA) split a MIAA twinbill with the University of Central Missouri Jennies today winning game one 6-9 and dropping the night cap 7-4.
April 29, 2011
Southern baseball sweeps a double-header at Southwest Baptist
Behind a pair of complete-game wins by pitchers Cody Griebling and Brett Abell, the Missouri Southern Baseball team swept a double-header at Southwest Baptist today, winning 5-0 and 6-4.
April 28, 2011
Lions Softball Sweeps Truman State
Missouri Southern Lions Softball (28-19, 11-7 MIAA) swept Truman State 3-0, and 6-3 in a MIAA twinbill today in Kirksville, Mo
April 28, 2011
Men's basketball signs high school post from Oklahoma
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Greg Renfroe to a national letter of intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall of 2011.
April 27, 2011
Skyler Bowlin signs professional basketball contract with German team
Missouri Southern senior guard Skyler Bowlin has signed a contract with the BG Leitershofen/Stadtbergen Red Kangaroos, a professional basketball team in Augsburg, Germany
April 27, 2011
Lions vs. Jennies Softball Moved Back To Friday
The Missouri Southern Lions (29-16, 9-7 MIAA) and the University of Central Missouri Jennies game that was moved to Sunday May 1, at 1pm has been moved back to Friday April 29 at 5pm due to a conflict in school scheduling in Warrensburg, Missouri.
April 26, 2011
Mother Nature Forces More Changes to Southern Softball Schedule
Head Coach Bill Gray announced changes to the remaining three MIAA double headers today, due to weather conditions in Kirksville, Mo.
April 25, 2011
Rain Forces Another Change in Softball Schedule
With the rain over the weekend and the impending forecast for tonight and tomorrow Truman State University and Missouri Southern State University have moved their MIAA double header from Tuesday April 26 to Wednesday April 27.
April 23, 2011
Lions women compete at rain-soaked John McDonnell Invite
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team concluded a rain-soaked weekend at John McDonnell Invite at the University of Arkansas.
April 23, 2011
4X100 wins at Arkansas/Reynolds, Nummela pick up provisionals
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team picked up a win in the 4x100m relay, while Corey Reynolds and Aki Nummela picked up provisional scores at the John McDonnell Invite at the University of Arkansas.
April 24, 2011
Missouri Southern's Andy Hogenmiller earns individual spot in NCAA Regionals
Missouri Southern junior golfer Andy Hogenmiller has been named as one of four individuals to compete at this year's NCAA Division II Golf Super Regional to be played at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, Ky., May 2-4.
April 23, 2011
Lions Softball Splits Pair with Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern Softball squad (26-19, 9-7 MIAA) split a pair with sister school Missouri Western today in St. Joseph, Mo. The Lions won game one 7-0, and dropped the night cap 5-4 in 9 innings.
April 23, 2011
Lions split final two games with Lincoln
Missouri Southern got two outstanding pitching performances today, but managed just a split with visiting Lincoln University, winning game one, 4-0, but dropping game two, 6-4.
April 22, 2011
Southern women pick up a pair of provisionals in the shot at Central Missouri
Missouri Southern picked up a pair of provisional marks in the shot put today from Nicole Green and Kylie Cornman as the Lions sent a pair of throwers to compete at the Mule Relays in Warrensburg.
April 22, 2011
Southern men's track compete at Central Missouri and KU
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team sent a pair of throwers to Central Missouri tonight and a distance runner to the Kansas Relays last night.
April 22, 2011
Southern splits a double-header with Lincoln
A little over eight hours at the park, only four and a half playing baseball, and the Missouri Southern baseball team split a double-header with visiting Lincoln University, winning the opener 8-3, but dropping the nightcap 5-3.
April 22, 2011
Reed sets new marK, Lions Softball Splits with #14 Emporia State
Junior Nicole Reed had a record setting performance inside the circle in the night cap as the Missouri Southern Lions (25-18, 8-6 MIAA) split with No. 14-ranked Emporia State Hornets.
April 21, 2011
Baseball start time for Friday pushed up an hour
The start time for the Missouri Southern baseball double-header against Lincoln University for this Friday, April 22, has been pushed up an hour.
April 20, 2011
Vengels named MIAA Co-Female Field Athlete of the Week
Missouri Southern junior Lisa Vengels has been named the MIAA Co-Female Field Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today.
April 20, 2011
Missouri Southern claims second-straight Sonic Trophy
With a sweep by the Lions softball team tonight, the Missouri Southern athletic department has secured the Sonic Trophy for the second-straight year.
April 20, 2011
Lions Softball Sweeps Pittsburg State, Earns Sonic Series Trophy Point
The Missouri Southern Softball Lions (24-17, 7-5 MIAA) swept the Pittsburg State Gorillas 1-0 and 5-1 tonight in Pittsburg, Kan.
April 19, 2011
Lions finish in fourth at 2011 MIAA Golf Championships
The Missouri Southern golf team struggled in its final round and finished in fourth place overall at the 2011 MIAA Men's Golf Championships at Tiffany Greens Golf Club in Kansas City.
April 19, 2011
Trish Knight named head volleyball coach at Missouri Southern
Missouri Southern Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman has announced that former Texas Tech and Missouri State-West Plains head coach Trish Knight has been selected to be the sixth head coach in the history of Missouri Southern volleyball.
April 18, 2011
Lions golf in third place after first two rounds at MIAA Championship
The Missouri Southern golf team is in third place after the first two rounds of the 2011 MIAA Golf Championships at Tiffany Springs Golf Club in Kansas City.
April 18, 2011
Men's Basketball signs Iowa junior college product
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Michael Thompson to a national letter of intent to attend Southern and play basketball beginning in the fall of 2011.
April 17, 2011
Lions drop final two games in Omaha
The Missouri Southern baseball team lost both ends of a double-header today at Nebraska-Omaha, falling 9-0 and 4-2 to the Mavericks in the final two games of the weekend series.
April 16, 2011
Vengels ties school record and automatically qualifies in high jump at Pitt State
Lisa Vengels tied her own school record and automatically qualified for the D-II National Meet at the Gorilla Classic hosted by Pittsburg State today.
April 16, 2011
Lions men take home two titles at Pittsburg State
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team picked up two titles today at the Gorilla Classic hosted by Pittsburg State University.
April 16, 2011
Lions drop a double-header at Nebraska-Omaha
The Missouri Southern baseball team lost both ends of a double-header today at Nebraska-Omaha, falling 9-5 in the opener and 9-7 in the nightcap.
April 15, 2011
Simpson places eighth in the heptathlon at ESU
Missouri Southern track athlete Brandy Simpson finished up day two of the heptathlon in eighth place at the Emporia State Combined Multis today in Emporia.
April 15, 2011
Rain Forces Cancelletion of MIAA North Crossover
With rain forecasted for the rest of today and tomorrow Truman State University has cancelled the MIAA North Crossover.
April 15, 2011
Lions football to conclude spring ball with final practice Saturday
The Missouri Southern football team will conclude spring ball this Saturday with the annual Green and Gold Spring game at 9 am in Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
April 14, 2011
Simpson in 8th place after day one of ESU Multis
Missouri Southern women's track and field athlete Brandy Simpson is in eighth place after day one of the heptathlon at the 2011 Emporia State Multis in Emporia.
April 14, 2011
Mother Nature Rears Ugly Head Again, Forces Changes to MIAA Softball Crossover
The Truman State Athletic Department announced today that the MIAA North Crossover has been pushed back a day due to forcasted weather in Kriksville this weekend.
April 13, 2011
Southern Softball Splits Pair with Blue Tigers
Missouri Southern softball (22-17, 5-5 MIAA) split a pair of conference games with the Blue Tigers of Lincoln University today in Jefferson City falling 3-0 in the first game and winning the night cap 7-6 in extra frames.
April 13, 2011
Men's Basketball signs Kentucky high school product
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Stephen Atkinson to a National Letter of Intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall of 2011.
April 12, 2011
Lions golf finish in sixth place at UCM Heart of America Classic
The Missouri Southern golf team had their best round of the tournament and finished in sixth place today at the Central Missouri Heart of America Classic at Keth Memorial Golf Course in Warrensburg.
April 12, 2011
Lions sweep Pitt State in double-header and earn Sonic Trophy Series point
Jesse Kinzey hit two home runs in game two of the double-header and the Missouri Southern Lions saw two masterful pitching performances in sweeping Pittsburg State in baseball action today at Joe Becker Stadium, 9-3 and 6-1. The Lions also pick up the Sonic Trophy Series point by taking three of four games from the Gorillas in the season series.
April 12, 2011
Lions Softball Takes Two From Northeastern (Okla.) State
The Missouri Southern Lions softball team (21-16, 4-4 MIAA) earned a pair of wins Tuesday afternoon, defeating visiting Northeastern State 2-1 and 7-1 in Joplin.
April 11, 2011
Lions in sixth place after day one at UCM Heart of America Invitational
The Missouri Southern golf team is in sixth place after day one at the Central Missouri/Heart of America Invitational at Keth Memorial Golf Course in Warrensburg.
April 10, 2011
Southern to serve as host to Special Olympics on Friday
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department is proud to host the annual Special Olympics Southwest Area Spring Games at Fred Hughes Stadium on Friday, April 15 where an estimated 650 athletes will compete in a variety of events.
April 9, 2011
Southern women take home three titles at ESU
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team took home three titles at the State Farm/Emporia State Relays today in Emporia.
April 9, 2011
Reynolds hits strong provisional in high jump at ESU
Missouri Southern jumper Corey Reynolds picked up a strong provisional today and placed second in the high jump at the State Farm/Emporia State Relays.
April 9, 2011
Lions drop final two games at No. 5 Emporia State
The Missouri Southern baseball team dropped a pair of games today at fifth-ranked Emporia State, losing game one 12-2 and the nightcap 11-8. The Lions also lost the completion of game two from yesterday, 7-5.
April 9, 2011
Lions Softball Sweeps Washburn
The Missouri Southern Lions softball team (19-16, 4-4 MIAA) swept a pair of league games today from Washburn University in Joplin, 9-0 and 9-1.
April 8, 2011
Southern drops heartbreaker at 5th ranked ESU, second game suspended due to lightning
The Missouri Southern baseball team held a 3-2 lead with two outs in the bottom of the seventh at 5th ranked Emporia State this afternoon, but a walk and two hit batters led to the tying and game-winning run as the Lions fell 4-3 in game one against the Hornets. Game two was suspended in the bottom of the eighth with the Lions trailing 4-3 due to lightning and will resume at noon tomorrow.
April 8, 2011
Lions Softball Splits Pair with Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern Lions Softball (17-16, 2-4 MIAA) split a pair with the Fort Hays State Tigers today at Lea Kungle Field in Joplin.
April 7, 2011
Two Local Businesses Honored at Softball Games Friday
The Missouri Southern Athletic Department will recognize this Friday two local businesses in conjunction with improvements made to Lea Kungle Field in the fall of 2010-spring 2011. The ceremony will be held in between the conference double header against Fort Hays State at approximately at 5:45 PM.
April 7, 2011
Weather forces weekend schedule changes for Baseball
The scheduled weekend series for the Missouri Southern baseball team at second ranked Emporia State has been altered due to forcasted weather in the area.
April 6, 2011
Lions Softball Splits Pair with Missouri S&T
The Missouri Southern Lions (16-15, 1-3 MIAA) dropped game one at Missouri S&T, 8-0 in five innings, before coming from behind to push the Lady Miners into the final frame of game two, winning 2-1.
April 5, 2011
Southern Wins Strike Out Cancer Game Against Pittsburg State
After three weather postponements, the Missouri Southern Lions (15-14, 1-3 MIAA) and the Gorillas of Pittsburg State finally got to play their non-conference game today at Lea Kungle Field in Joplin as the Lions emerged victorious 4-3.
April 5, 2011
Dane Kolkmeyer named MIAA Co-Hitter of the Week
Missouri Southern sophomore second basemen Dane Kolkmeyer has been named the MIAA Co-Hitter of the Week the league announced today.
April 5, 2011
Lions finish 10th at UCO Kickingbird Classic
The Missouri Southern golf team slipped from sixth to tenth after the final round of the 2011 Central Oklahoma/Kickingbird Classic today at Kickingbird Golf Course in Edmond.
April 4, 2011
Lions golf in sixth place after opening day at Central Oklahoma Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team improved its round two score by 22 strokes and are in sixth place after two rounds at the Kickingbird Classic at Kickingbird Golf Club in Edmond.
April 3, 2011
Kolkmeyer's Slam helps Lions split a double-header with Washburn
A grand slam from Dane Kolkmeyer in the sixth inning was part of six Lions runs and helped Southern to an 11-6 win and a split in the double-header today against visiting Washburn. The Lions dropped the opener 8-7 in extra innings.
April 2, 2011
Michael Juergens hits provisional height in pole vault at Arkansas
Missouri Southern vaulter Michael Juergens placed second and picked up a provisional height in the pole vault at the University of Arkansas Spring Invite today in Fayetteville.
April 2, 2011
Green/Vengels record provisional marks at Arkansas Spring Invitational
Missouri Southern juniors Lisa Vengels and Nicole Green both picked up a provisional mark in their respective events today as Vengels won the high jump and Green was second in the shot at the University of Arkansas Spring Invitational.
April 2, 2011
Southern baseball splits with Washburn in first of two double-headers
The Missouri Southern baseball team scored eight runs in the first inning of game two and held off a late push by Washburn as the Lions split a double-header with the Ichabods today, dropping game one 12-7, but winning the nightcap, 12-11.
April 2, 2011
Lions Softball Splits With Bearcats of Northwest Missouri
The Missouri Southern Lions (14-14, 1-3 MIAA) picked up their first conference victory on the season defeating then league leading Northwest Missouri State University 5-0 in game one before falling 8-5 in the night cap on Saturday at Lea Kungle Field in Joplin.
April 1, 2011
Lions Drop MIAA Opening Double Header to #21 Nebraska Omaha
The Missouri Southern Lions (13-13, 0-2) dropped their MIAA opening double header to No. 21-ranked Nebraska Omaha today, 2-0 and 11-4.
March 30, 2011
Lions fall 1-0 at Drury in non-conference pitcher's duel
Tee Helsel went 3-4 and four Lions pitchers held Drury to just one run, but that wasn't enough, as the Missouri Southern baseball team fell 1-0 today in non-conference action at Drury.
March 29, 2011
Lions golf finishes in fifth place at Dallas Baptist Invitational
The Missouri Southern golf team shot a final round 285 and finished tied for fifth at the 2011 Dallas Baptist Invitational today at the Golf Club of Dallas.
March 29, 2011
Coach Robert Corn Named a Finalist for National Coach of the Year
Missouri Southern head basketball coach Robert Corn has been named one of 17 finalists for the Collegeinsider.com's Clarence "Big House" Gaines Division II Coach of the Year award as announced by the organization today. The winner will be announced at the CollegeInsider.com awards banquet on April 1 in Houston, site of the men’s basketball championship.
March 29, 2011
Southern-Pitt State Strike Out Cancer Game Pushed Back Again
The Missouri Southern-Pitt State Strike Out Cancer softball game has been pushed back again, due to weather conditions.
March 29, 2011
Bowlin named to Basketball Times All-American Team
Missouri Southern senior guard Skyler Bowlin has been named to his third All-American team as the Arkansas native was a second-team pick of Basketball Times Magazine the publication has announced.
March 28, 2011
Lions tied for sixth place after day one at Dallas Baptist Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team shot a sizzling 291 and 293 today in the opening two rounds at the Dallas Baptist Invitational and sit tied for sixth place with Wayland Baptist University.
March 28, 2011
Pat Lipira and Rod Smith amongst a group of 11 individuals and six teams to be inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame
Former Missouri Southern head softball coach Dr. Pat Lipira and former Lion Football standout Rod Smith are among a group of 11 individuals and six teams to be inducted into the MIAA Hall of Fame this year, the league announced today. The Class of 2011 will be officially inducted into the hall at the annual MIAA Awards Dinner, which will begin at 7 p.m. CT, June 9 at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City, Mo.
March 25, 2011
Skyler Bowlin scores 10 points in Division II All-Star Game
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin scored ten points and pulled down six boards in helping the West All-Stars defeat the East, 96-91 tonight in the 2011 Reese's NABC Division II All-Star Game.
March 25, 2011
Southern baseball drops a double-header to 4th ranked Central Missouri
The Missouri Southern baseball team was an out away from a win in the opener against fourth-ranked Central Missouri, but a three-run home run put Central Missouri on top and gave the Mules the opener, 5-4 as Central swept a double-header from the Lions today. The Lions dropped the nightcap 9-4.
March 24, 2011
Southern splits with fourth ranked Central Missouri
The Missouri Southern baseball team split a double-header with fourth ranked Central Missouri, dropping game one, 14-3, but taking the nightcap 9-1 behind a complete-game from Cody Griebling.
March 24, 2011
Mother Nature Forces Lions Softball to Rearrange Travel Plans
Missouri Southern softball coach Bill Gray announced today that the weekend games at Lincoln and Truman have been rescheduled.
March 22, 2011
Weekend baseball schedule altered
Due to impending weather issues, the schedule for this weekend's MIAA series with fourth ranked Central Missouri has been changed.
March 22, 2011
Lions finish eighth at Midwestern State Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team moved from 11th to 8th after the final day of the 2011 Midwestern State Invitational at Wichita Falls Country Club.
March 22, 2011
Skyler Bowlin named one of eight finalists for NABC National Player of the Year
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin can keep adding to the trophy case as the recently named All-American has been selected as one of eight finalists for the National Association of Basketball Coaches National Player of the Year award.
March 22, 2011
Skyler Bowlin named to two All-American teams
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin has been named to two different All-American teams as he was a third team pick of Daktronics, as well as being a first-team pick by the coaches.
March 21, 2011
Lions golf in 11th after first two rounds at Midwestern State Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team is in 11th place after day one of the Midwestern State Invitational at Wichita Falls Country Club.
March 20, 2011
Southern Softball Splits Final Pair at MIAA Crossover
The Missouri Southern Lions softball sqaud (13-11) picked up a 2-0 win over Fort Hays State and fell in their second 2-1 to No. 22-ranked Missouri Western.
March 20, 2011
Lions drop series finale at Truman State, 5-4
The Missouri Southern baseball team opened up an early 3-1 lead, but Truman scored five unanswered runs and that proved enough as the Lions fell to the Bulldogs, 5-4 today.
March 19, 2011
Lions win a pair of extra-inning games at Truman state by identical scores of 6-4
March 19, 2011
Lions Softball Drops a Pair in Day Two of MIAA Crossover
The Missouri Southern Lions Softball team (12-10) dropped a pair of games today in day two action of the first MIAA Crossover of 2011.
March 18, 2011
Lions Softball Trades Shutouts in First Day of MIAA Crossover
The Missouri Southern softball team (12-8) traded a pair of shutouts today in Springfield, Mo. at the first MIAA Crossover of 2011.
March 18, 2011
Lions drop series opener at Truman State, 5-2
The Missouri Southern baseball team fell victim to three unearned runs today and dropped the opener of an MIAA series at Truman State, falling to the Bulldogs, 5-2.
March 18, 2011
Skyler Bowlin to play in Division II All-Star Game
Missouri Southern senior guard Skyler Bowlin has been selected to play in the 2011 Reese's NCAA Division II All-Star Game on Friday, March 25 during the Elite Eight in Springfield, Mass.
March 16, 2011
Lions split double-header with Pittsburg State
The Missouri Southern baseball team split a double-header with rival Pittsburg State today, dropping the first game, 6-0 but rebounding to take the nightcap 17-10 in the first two of four Sonic Trophy Series games the teams will play.
March 15, 2011
Missouri Southern Football to play in 2011 St. Louis Gateway Classic
The Missouri Southern football team will be playing a game in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis this season, as the Lions will take on Lincoln University in the 2011 Ameren St. Louis Gateway Classic on September 24.
March 15, 2011
Skyler Bowlin named first-team NABC All-District/Jason Adams second team
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin can add another accomplishment to the list that is already large as he has been named first-team All-District by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
March 14, 2011
Rain Pushes Southern-Pitt State Doubleheader to Wednesday
The first leg of the baseball portion of the Sonic Trophy Series between Southern and Pittsburg State has been pushed back one day.
March 11, 2011
Behind The Scenes Video From The NCAA D-II South Central Regional
Check here for behind the scenes video from the Lions' trip to the University of Cental Oklahoma to compete in the 2011 NCAA D-II South Central Regional. Check back often to get an inside look at what your Lions are doing.
March 13, 2011
Lions season ends with 75-52 loss in regional semi finals to Midwestern State
The ninth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball season came to an end tonight in the semifinals of the South Central Regional as the Lions fell 75-52 to sixth seed Midwestern State.
March 13, 2011
Lions take the rain-shortened finale of the series with Northwest Missouri, 1-0
The Missouri Southern Lions picked up a 1-0 win in a rain-shortened finale of the series against Northwest Missouri at Joe Becker.
March 12, 2011
Green/Vengels earn All-American status at 2011 Indoor Nationals
Nicole Green and Lisa Vengels both earned All-American honors today in the final day of the 2011 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships.
March 12, 2011
Michael Juergens places ninth in pole vault at 2011 D-II Nationals
Missouri Southern sophomore pole vaulter Michael Juergens placed ninth today in the vault at the 2011 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Nationals.
March 12, 2011
Lions split a double-header with Northwest Missouri
The Missouri Southern baseball team split an MIAA double-header today, winning the opener, 2-1, but dropping the night cap, 4-3 to visiting Northwest Missouri at Joe Becker Stadium in Joplin.
March 12, 2011
9th ranked Lions move on to round of 32 with 82-79 OT win over Washburn
A three point basket by Jason Adams with 25 seconds left in the overtime period sent the ninth ranked Missouri Southern Basketball Program into the round of 32, defeating Washburn 82-79 in overtime in the first round of the NCAA D-II South Central Regional.
March 12, 2011
Lions Softball Sweeps Peacocks
The Missouri Southern Softball squad (11-7) swept visiting Upper Iowa University, 3-1 and 8-7, today at Lea Kungle Field in Joplin.
March 11, 2011
Lions hold on to defeat Northwest Missouri, 7-6 in baseball action
The Missouri Southern Lions scored seven runs over the first three innings and made it hold, defeating Northwest Missouri 7-6 today in the first game of the four-game conference series at Joe Becker Stadium.
March 11, 2011
Tanksley finishes 11th in the high jump at 2011 NCAA Indoor Championships
Missouri Southern freshman Clark Tanksley placed 11th today in the high jump at the 2011 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships.
March 10, 2011
Lions to open up spring football practice this Saturday
The Missouri Southern football team will open up spring drills this Saturday, March 12 with a 9:30 am practice at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
March 10, 2011
MIAA Championship T-Shirts Are On Sale
A limited number of MIAA Championship t-shirts are on sale in the Missouri Southern athletics office.
March 9, 2011
Lovejoy Named to Second Team All-South Central Region
Senior Jasmine Lovejoy was named to the Second Team of the All-South Central Regional team that was announced today.
March 9, 2011
Bowlin named South Central Region Player of the Year by SID's
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin has been named the Daktronics South Central Region Player of the Year as voted on by the sports information directors in the region.
March 9, 2011
Women's Track signs six for 2011-12
Missouri Southern women's track and field and cross country coach Patty Vavra has announced the signing of six student-athletes to national letters of intent to attend Southern and participate in track and field and cross country beginning in the fall.
March 9, 2011
Softball game with Pittsburg State postponed again
Mother nature has yet again forced the change in the scheduled game between the Missouri Southern softball team and Pittsburg State this week.
March 9, 2011
Men's Track signs eight for 2011-12
Missouri Southern men's track and field and cross country coach Tom Rutledge has announced the signing of eight student-athletes to national letters of intent to attend Southern and participate in track and field/cross country beginning in the fall.
March 8, 2011
Lions Softball Announces Schedule Changes
Southern Softball announced today two schedule changes involving games this week.
March 7, 2011
Lions drop a pair to Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern baseball team dropped a pair of tough games today to Missouri Western, losing 1-0 in game one and 7-5 in 11 in innings in game two.
March 7, 2011
Regional Basketball Ticket Information
The Missouri Southern Athletic Department has announced the following ticket availability for the upcoming Division II South Central Region Men’s Basketball Tournament to be held March 12-15 in Edmond, Oklahoma.
March 6, 2011
Lions Earn No. 2 Seed In the 2011 NCAA South Central Region Tournament/Face off with No. 7 Washburn
The eighth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team is the second seed and will travel to Central Oklahoma to face Washburn on Saturday in the 2011 NCAA Division II South Central Region, the NCAA announced today. The University of Central Oklahoma will serve as the host and No. 1 seed in the tournament.
March 6, 2011
Lions Softball Drops Final Two Games in Mathis-Zenner Memorial
The Missouri Southern Lions (9-7) closed out the Mathis-Zenner Memorial Classic with to losses against Central Oklahoma, 3-1, and Drury University, 8-4.
March 6, 2011
Lions fall 89-83 to Fort Hays in MIAA Championship Game
The eighth ranked Missouri Southern Basketball team posed a fierce comeback, but couldn't complete the rally and fell 89-83 to 19th ranked Fort Hays State today in the Championship Game of the 2011 MIAA Tournament at Municipal Auditorium.
March 6, 2011
Lions baseball splits double-header with Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern baseball team split a double-header with visiting Missouri Western today, dropping the first game 5-3 in extra innings, but rebounding to take the nightcap, 2-1.
March 6, 2011
Missouri Southern to host NCAA Championship Selection Show Watch Party
The Missouri Southern athletic department will host a watch party for the 2011 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship Selection Show tonight in the theater of the Biemdiek Student Recreation Center on the campus of Missouri Southern.
March 5, 2011
Southern Softball Sweeps Day One of Mathis-Zenner Memorial Tournament
The Missouri Southern softball team opened up the seventh annual Teri (Mathis) Zenner Memorial Classic with a pair of wins on Sunday at Lea Kungle Field.
March 5, 2011
Eighth ranked Lions move on to MIAA Tournament Championship with 88-85 win over UNO
A three from Skyler Bowlin with 39 seconds to go broke an 82-82 tie and the eighth ranked Lions went on to defeat Nebraska-Omaha 88-85, moving on to the championship game of the 2011 MIAA Basketball Tournament at historic Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.
March 4, 2011
Lions Women Drop Heartbreaker in MIAA Post-Season Tournament Quarterfinal
The Missouri Southern women (17-10, 15-9 MIAA) dropped a heartbreaker in overtime at Municipal Auditorum today, 61-57, to Pittsburg State.
March 4, 2011
Baseball weekend series schedule altered
The schedule for this weekend's Missouri Southern baseball series with Missouri Western has been changed due to forecasted rain in the Joplin area.
March 3, 2011
Eighth ranked Lions take out SBU 101-94 in first round of MIAA Tournament
The eighth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team took a lead with just under two minutes to go in the first half and never trailed from that point on, defeating Southwest Baptist, 101-94 in the first round of the 2011 MIAA Basketball Tournament in Municipal Auditorium.
March 2, 2011
Lions Women Move Up Two Spots in Regional Poll
The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball team moved up two spots to 8th this week in the South Central Regional Poll that was released today.
March 2, 2011
Women's track qualifies two for nationals/Eight named All-Region
Missouri Southern women's track athletes Lisa Vengels and Nicole Green have both qualified for the 2011 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships to be held in Albuquerque, NM next weekend.
March 2, 2011
Men's Track qualifies two for nationals/Five named All-Region
Missouri Southern men's track athletes Michael Juergens and Clark Tanksley have both qualified for the 2011 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships to be held in Albuquerque, NM next weekend.
March 1, 2011
Two Lions Picked for All-MIAA Teams
Senior Jasmine Lovejoy and sophomore Erin Rice are the lone representatives for Missouri Southern on the All-MIAA squads as the league announced the end of year awards.
March 1, 2011
Southern Sweeps MIAA Men's Basketball End of Year Awards
Missouri Southern senior Skyler Bowlin, as well as coach Robert Corn were unanimous picks as MIAA Player and Coach of the Year as the league announced its end of the year winners and All-MIAA team today.
February 15, 2011
Southern Softball Splits Season Opening Doubleheader at Southwestern Oklahoma State
The Missouri Southern softball squad (1-1) split their season opening doubleheader at Southwestern Oklahoma State (3-1) today. The Lions won game one 3-1 and dropped the night cap 11-2 to the Bulldogs.
February 28, 2011
Thomann named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern junior center Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as annoucned by the league office today.
February 27, 2011
Women's track finishes third at 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team finished third and secured the Sonic Trophy Series Point today in the final day of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Central Missouri.
February 27, 2011
Juergens wins the pole vault in final day of 2011 MIAA Indoor Track Championships
Missouri Southern's Michael Juergens picked up a provisional and won the pole vault in the final day of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Central Missouri.
February 27, 2011
Southern Splits Final Day of Border Battle
The Missouri Southern Lions Softball (6-4) split the final day of the 2011 Boarder Battle, losing 13-8 to Cameron University before downing Southwestern Oklahoma State 8-4 in the nightcap.
February 27, 2011
Lions score three in the eighth to come from behind and beat Augustana, 8-7
he Missouri Southern baseball team scored three times in the bottom of the eighth and Ryan Wheat pitched a scoreless inning and two thirds for the win as the Lions came from behind to defeat Augustana, 8-7 at Joe Becker Stadium.
February 26, 2011
Women's track in first after day two of 2011 MIAA Indoor Championships
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team is in first place after day two of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Central Missouri.
February 26, 2011
Southern Softball Sweeps Day 1 of Boarder Battle
The Missouri Southern softball squad (5-3) swept day one competition at the 2011 MSSU Boarder Battle, defeating Rockhurst Univeristy 9-8 in the opener and downing Southeastern Oklahoma 3-1 in the nightcap.
February 26, 2011
Men's track in sixth after day two of MIAA Championships
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team is in sixth place with 13 points after day two of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Central Missouri.
February 26, 2011
No. 8 Southern men lead from start to finish in 83-64 win over Northwest
The eighth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team led from start to finish and defeated visiting Northwest Missouri on senior night in front of more than 2,000 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center today.
February 26, 2011
Southern women upset No. 18 Northwest Missouri, 70-62 on senior night
Missouri Southern senior Jasmine Lovejoy ended her final home game in style and helped lead a Lions comeback and defeat of No. 18 Northwest Missouri tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 25, 2011
Vengels sets a new school record in the pentathlon, finishes fifth
Missouri Southern junior Lisa Vengels picked up a provisional and a new school record in the indoor pentathlon today in day one of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Central Missouri.
February 25, 2011
Juergens in 7th place after day one of Indoor Heptathlon
Missouri Southern's Michael Juergens is in 7th place after day one of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Heptathlon at the MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships held at Central Missouri.
February 24, 2011
Head Coach Chris Willis resigns to become Head Coach at Division I Davidson College
Missouri Southern head volleyball coach Chris Willis has announced his resignation in order to take the head coaching position at Division I Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. He returns to Davidson after serving as an assistant coach with the school from 95-97.
February 23, 2011
No. 8 Lions Claim MIAA Regular Season Title With 92-78 Win Over UNO
The eighth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team won its second MIAA Regular Season Title tonight, the first since 1999-2000, as the Lions defeated Nebraska-Omaha, 92-78 in front of more than 2,200 fans in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 23, 2011
Lions take out College of the Ozarks, 12-4
The Missouri Southern baseball team got five, one-hit innings from starter Brett Abell and the Lions defeated College of the Ozarks 12-4 today at Joe Becker Stadium.
February 23, 2011
MSSU Women Win, Stay Tied for Third in MIAA
The Missouri Southern women (16-9, 14-7 MIAA) got out to a hot start and never trailed in the first half of Wednesday night’s 72-57 victory over the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks (7-18, 4-17MIAA).
February 19, 2011
Vengels sets building/school record in auto qualification in the high jump
Missouri Southern jumper Lisa Vengels broke her own school record, downed a building record and hit an automatic qualifying mark in winning the high jump in the final day of the 2011 Radio Shack Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 20, 2011
Softball Beats Drury Then Drops Nightcap to No. 12 Midwestern State
The Missouri Southern Lions softball squad (3-3) split decisions in the final day of the Midwestern State University Invitational. The Lions downed the Drury Panthers in the first game of the day, 10-8, then fell to the No. 12-ranked Midwestern State Mustangs 13-0 in their final game.
February 19, 2011
Men's Basketball Clinches Share of MIAA Regular-Season Title With 64-63 Win at Hays
The 8th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team clinched at least a share of the 2011 MIAA Regular Season Title and will be the No. 1 seed at the upcoming MIAA Tournament, as the Lions took out 15th ranked Fort Hays, 64-63 today in Hays.
February 19, 2011
Men's Track Hits Three Provisional's in Final Day of Radio Shack Invite
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team picked up three more provisionals today in the final day of the 2011 Radio Shack Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
February 19, 2011
Lions Women Pull Away Late for 62-53 Win Over Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern women's basketball squad (15-9, 13-7 MIAA) pulled away late from the Fort Hays Tigers (12-12, 9-11) for a 62-53 win Saturday afternoon in Hays, Kan.
February 19, 2011
Lions Split Day One at Midwestern State University Invitational
The Missouri Southern Lions softball (2-2) split decisions in the first day of the MSU Invitational, winning the first game 8-4 over Eastern New Mexico before losing their second game 13-7 to Texas Woman's University.
February 15, 2011
Live Stats Link and Tournament Page Released for Midwestern State Invitational
The Live Stats link and the tournament web page for the Midwestern State Unviersity Invitational, Feb. 19-20, was released today by the Midwestern State University Sports Information Office.
February 18, 2011
Strong men's 200 highlights day one of Radio Shack Invite
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team put five runners in the top ten of the 200m today in day one of the 2011 Radio Shack Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 18, 2011
Bragg wins the long jump in day one of Radio Shack Invite
Missouri Southern freshman Lindsey Bragg captured the title in the long jump and hit a provisional distance in the proces in day one of the 2011 Radio Shack Invitational tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 18, 2011
Plaster Foundation Pledges Two Seven-Figure Gifts For Athletic Complex
The Robert W. Plaster Foundation has pledged two substantial seven-figure gifts to the Missouri Southern Foundation, it was announced today during a regular Board of Governors meeting. The gifts, which represent the largest contribution ever made to the Foundation, will be used to help fund the construction of a baseball field and a multi-purpose athletic facility adjacent to the football field and to renovate Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
February 18, 2011
Longtime Friend of Missouri Southern, Wendell Redden Passes Away
Longtime Joplin Globe Sports Editor and 1991 inductee into the Missouri Southern Athletics Hall of Fame, Wendell Redden, passed away yesterday at the age of 77. Wendell is seen in the photo above with current Globe Sports Editor Jim Henry.
February 18, 2011
Women's Cross Country Earns USTFCCA Team Academic Award
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team earned the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Team Academic Award today as announced by the organization.
February 18, 2011
Men's Cross Country Earns USTFCCA Team Academic Award
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team earned the United States Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association Team Academic Award as announced by the organization today.
February 17, 2011
No. 8 Lions fall 71-66 at Washburn
Washburn's D'Andre Washington went 7-7 from the free-throw line down the stretch and the eighth ranked Missouri Southern Lions fell on the road, 71-66 at Washburn tonight.
February 17, 2011
Missouri Southern Women fall to No. 16-ranked Washburn Lady Blues
The Missouri Southern Women's basketball team (14-9, 12-7) fell to the No. 16-ranked Washburn Lady Blues (19-4, 15-4) 70-56 Thursday night in Topeka, Kan.
February 17, 2011
Lions split home opening double-header with Arkansas Tech
The Missouri Southern baseball team got six RBIs from Patrick Deao in game one, but split a double-header with visiting Arkansas Tech today, taking game one 20-15 and dropping the nightcap, 10-8.
February 16, 2011
Southern baseball opens up 2011 with 12-0 win at Northeastern State
Brett Abell threw seven shutout innings and freshman Tee Helsel went 4-5 with four RBIs as the Missouri Southern baseball team shutout Northeastern State, 12-0 in Tahlequah today.
February 15, 2011
Baseball start time at Northeastern State pushed back/Graceland game cancelled (UPDATED)
The Missouri Southern baseball season opener has once again been pushed back as the start time at Northeastern State has been delayed an hour and the game with Graceland on Sunday has been cancelled..
February 15, 2011
Lions basketball moves to No. 8 in latest Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team has moved up three spots in the latest NABC Division II Coaches Poll this week, climbing to No. 8, its first time in the top ten all season.
February 15, 2011
Nicole Green named MIAA Co-Field Athlete of the Week
Missouri Southern thrower Nicole Green has been named the MIAA Women's Co-Field Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today.
February 12, 2011
Jason Adams Baseline Dunk vs. Emporia State
Jason Adams continues to dazzle the crowd, this time with an amazing baseline jam against Emporia State on Feb. 12.
February 14, 2011
Skyler Bowlin named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
After a pair of 30-point performances this week, Missouri Southern senior Skyler Bowlin has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week.
February 14, 2011
Jasmine Lovejoy named MIAA Athlete of the Week
Senior guard Jasmine Lovejoy (Springfield, Mass.) has been named the MIAA Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week for February 7-13.
February 12, 2011
Southern women upset No. 20 Emporia State, 82-74 in overtime
The Missouri Southern Lions women (14-8, 12-6 MIAA) welcomed the defending NCAA Division II National Champions and 20th ranked Emporia State Lady Hornets (15-7, 12-6 MIAA) and promptly sent the Lady Hornets packing with another road loss, 82-74 in overtime.
February 12, 2011
Distance Medley Shines In Final Day At Tyson
The Missouri Southern women's distance medley relay team picked up a strong provisional and placed seventh in the final day of the Tyson Invitational today at the University of Arkansas.
February 12, 2011
Reynolds/Tanksley hit provisional marks in the high jump at Tyson
Missouri Southern jumpers Corey Reynolds and Clark Tanksley both had provisional heights in the high jump tonight in the final day of the Tyson Invitational at the University of Arkansas.
February 12, 2011
Bowlin's Career Night Lifts No. 11 Lions Over Emporia State, 92-75
Skyler Bowlin tied a career high with eight three's and set a new career high with 12 assists as the 11th ranked Missouri Southern basketball team defeated Emporia State, 95-72 tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 11, 2011
Green picks up automatic mark in the shot put at PSU
Missouri Southern thrower Nicole Green punched her ticket to nationals today with an automatic qualifying mark in the shot put as the Lions track and field team competed at both Pittsburg State and the University of Arkansas.
February 11, 2011
Coleman lands provisional in the shot put
Missouri Southern thrower James Coleman picked up a provisional in the shot put as the Lions track and field team competed at both Pittsburg State and the Unviersity of Arkansas.
February 11, 2011
Opening double header at Southwestern Oklahoma State pushed back
The Missouri Southern Lions softball opening double header against the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs has been pushed back to Tuesday, February 15.
February 11, 2011
Baseball games re-scheduled next week
The 2011 baseball season is not yet started, but mother nature has already made the Missouri Southern baseball team make changes to its schedule.
February 9, 2011
Bowlin Leads All Scorers In 90-78 Win At Pitt State
Skyler Bowlin scored 30 and the 11th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team won on the road at Pittsburg State tonight, 90-78.
February 9, 2011
Late comeback falls short in 63-60 loss at Pittsburg State
The comeback fell short for the Missouri Southern (13-8, 11-6) women as Pittsburg State (12-9, 10-7) held on to avenge an earlier loss as the Gorillas downed the Lions 63-60.
February 9, 2011
Women's Basketball Jumps Back Into Regional Rankings at No. 9
The Missouri Southern women's basketball team climbed back into the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Rankings this week taking the No. 9 spot in the latest poll.
February 7, 2011
Thomann named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern junior Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.
February 7, 2011
Lions baseball picked fourth in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern baseball team has been picked to finish fourth in the Preseason MIAA Coaches Poll the league announced today.
February 7, 2011
Southern softball picked to finish 9th in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern softball team has been picked to finish ninth in the preseason MIAA Coaches Poll the league announced today.
February 5, 2011
No. 12 Lions roll to 83-62 win at Missouri Western
The 12th ranked Missouri Southern Lions took a 19-point lead into the locker room at the half and cruised to a 21 point win, defeating Missouri Western 83-62 tonight in St. Joseph.
February 5, 2011
Tanksley wins the high jump in final day of Fazolis/Baymont
Missouri Southern freshman Clark Tanksley picked up a big provisional and a win in the high jump in the final day of the 2011 Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invitational.
February 5, 2011
Lions finish strong in second day of Fazolis/Baymont
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team had six top three finishes in the final day of the 2011 Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invitational today at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 5, 2011
Lions Women Snap 17-game Losing Streak at Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern women's basketball squad (13-7, 11-5 MIAA) broke a 17-game losing streak at St. Joseph, Mo. Saturday night by defeating Missouri Western (10-9, 7-8 MIAA) 67-61.
February 4, 2011
DMR victorious in day one of Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invite
The Missouri Southern men's disance medley relay team was victorious in day one of the Fazolis Baymont Inn Inviational today a the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
February 4, 2011
Green wins weight throw in day one of Fazolis/Baymont Invitational
Nicole Green won the weight throw and the Missouri Southern women had three top three finishes in day one of the Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 3, 2011
Lions Hold on for 63-58 Win at Lincoln
In a game that was postponed a day due to the blizzard that hit the midwest on monday night, the Missouri Southern Lions (12-7, 10-5 MIAA) held on for a 63-58 win over the Lincoln Blue Tigers (2-17, 1-14 MIAA) on Thursday night in Jefferson City, Mo.
February 3, 2011
No. 12 Lions open up early lead and take out Lincoln, 91-64
The 12th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team opened up a 47-28 halftime lead and cruised to a 91-64 win tonight at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.
February 3, 2011
MSSU Indoor Track Meet Still Scheduled As Planned
Despite the heavy snow that blanked the Joplin area recently, the scheduled Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invitational will still go on as planned this Friday-Sunday at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 1, 2011
Southern Basketball Double-Header At Lincoln Postponed
The scheduled men's and women's basketball games at Lincoln University in Jefferson City have been postponed until Thursday night tentatively.
February 1, 2011
Brandon Williams Named D2football.com First Team All-American
Missouri Southern sophomore defensive lineman Brandon Williams has been named to his third All-American team as D2football.com placed him on their first-team defensive squad today.
January 31, 2011
Jason Adams' 360 dunk at Emporia State up for vote at Dunks of the Year on Facebook
Missouri Southern’s Jason Adam’s 360 fast break dunk against Emporia State on January 5, 2011 was selected as a 2011 Dunk of the Year nominee, announced today by sports television production and event marketing company Intersport. The 2011 Dunk of the Year is wholly determined by fan voting and will be announced on a one-hour “Dunks of the Year” special airing on ABC April 2.
January 29, 2011
Southern men's track fare well at Central Missouri Mule Relays
The Missouri Southern men's indoor track and field team competed at the University of Central Missouri Mule Relays today in Warrensburg.
January 29, 2011
No. 11 Southern completes season-sweep of SBU with 82-72 win at home
The 11th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team shot 65 percent from the field in the second half and 59 percent overall as the Lions took out Southwest Baptist 82-72 in front of more than 2,700 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic center in Joplin.
January 29, 2011
Lions win overtime thriller, 66-61 against Southwest Baptist
A three-point play from Erin Rice at the end of regulation sent the game into overtime and the Lions came through, taking out visiting Southwest Baptist, 66-61 tonight in overtime at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 28, 2011
Lions pick up four titles at Central Missouri Mule Relays
The Missouri Southern women's indoor track and field team picked up four titles at the 2011 Central Missouri Mule Relays today at the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg.
January 28, 2011
2011 MIAA Basketball Tournament Tickets On Sale
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department announces that tickets to the MIAA Basketball Championships in Kansas City will be on sale at all remaining home basketball games, and through the MSSU Ticket Office beginning on Monday, January 31.
January 26, 2011
No. 11 Southern men fall, 75-65 at Central Missouri
The 11th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team trailed at the half and couldn't overcome the deficit falling 75-65 at Central Missouri tonight.
January 26, 2011
Central Missouri Jennies down the Lions, 69-63
The Lions would take the lead twice in the second stanza but Central Missouri (10-9, 6-7 MIAA) had an answer each time as the Jennies handed Missouri Southern (10-7, 8-5 MIAA) a 69-63 loss in Warrensburg Wednesday night.
January 26, 2011
Lions men debut at No. 1 in first NCAA Regional Rankings
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team is 15-1 on the season, in first in the MIAA and ranked 11th in the Division II national poll and today are the No. 1 team in the first NCAA Division II South Central Regional Poll released today.
January 26, 2011
Missouri Southern Women in First Regional Ranking
The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball team debuted at ninth in the first South Central Regional poll of the year.
January 21, 2011
Green wins two events at UCM/Women finish third overall
Nicole Green won both the shot put and the weight throw and the Missouri Southern women's indoor track and field team placed third at the Central Missouri Invite today in Warrensburg.
January 25, 2011
MIAA Releases Football Schedules Through 2015
With expansion looming and the need for a new conference schedule rotation in place, the MIAA has released the football schedules through the 2015 season, the league announced.
January 22, 2011
Kuk wins 800m in final day of ISU Open
Missouri Southern freshman Viktor Kuk picked up a win in the 800m as the Lions competed in day two of the Iowa State Open in Ames today.
January 22, 2011
Lions erase 11 point halftime deficit and take out Truman, 83-70
The 14th ranked Missouri Southern Lions erased an 11-point halftime deficit and out scored Truman State by 24 in the second half, while Skyler Bowlin broke the Southern career three-point record in an 83-70 win in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 22, 2011
Lions Redeem Loss at Kirksville
The Missouri Southern Women (10-6, 8-4 MIAA) redeemed a 71-58 loss on the road earlier this season to the Truman Bulldogs (8-8, 6-6 MIAA) by beating the Bulldogs 64-40 Saturday in Joplin.
January 21, 2011
Men's distance runners compete at Iowa State
A contingent of distance runners competed in the first day of the Iowa State Invite today in Ames, Iowa.
January 21, 2011
Lions finish fourth at UCM Invite
The Missouri Southern men's indoor track and field team placed fourth at the Central Missouri Invitational today held at the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg.
January 18, 2011
Men's basketball moves up to No. 14 in NABC Poll
After a win at home over No. 5 ranked Fort Hays State last week, the Missouri Southern men's basketball team has moved up to No. 14 in the NABC Division II poll this week.
January 17, 2011
Bowlin ties three-point record in #22 Lions' 91-79 win at Northwest Missouri
Senior guard Skyler Bowlin tied the Missouri Southern career record for three-pointers made as the 22nd ranked Lions defeated Northwest Missouri 91-79 tonight in Bearcat Arena.
January 17, 2011
Bearcats' Size Too Much For Lions
Northwest Missouri State's (13-2, 9-2) size inside was too much for the Missouri Southern Lions (9-6, 7-4) Monday night as the Lions fell to the Bearcats 75-64 in Maryville, Mo.
January 17, 2011
Jason Adams named MIAA Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week
For the second week in a row a Missouri Southern men's basketball player has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as Jason Adams was given that honor by the league office today.
January 15, 2011
Reynolds' provisional in the high jump highlight day two at Nebraska
Missouri Southern senior Corey Reynolds placed second and earned a provisional in the high jump as the Lions competed in day two of the University of Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite today in Lincoln.
January 15, 2011
McKay's solid performance helps Lions at Nebraska
Missouri Southern senior Kelly McKay raced to sixth place finishes in both the 200 and 400 meters, as well as guiding the 4x400m relay team to a sixth place finish in the final day of the University of Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite today in Lincoln.
January 15, 2011
Adams scores 31 in Lions' 98-95 win at Nebraska-Omaha
Jason Adams scored 31 points and the Missouri Southern men's basketball team held off a late run by Nebraska-Omaha tonight, defeating the Mavericks on the road, 98-95 in Sapp Fieldhouse.
January 15, 2011
Lions move to 9-5, 7-3 MIAA after downing Mavericks, 76-66
Sophomore Kelby Fritz set a career high with 20 points as the Missouri Southern Women (9-5, 7-3) handed the Mavericks of Nebraska-Omaha (5-9, 2-8) a 76-66 loss in Omaha, Neb. on Saturday.
January 14, 2011
Results for women's track at Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team continued its indoor slate today with day one of the University of Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite at the Bill Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
January 14, 2011
Men's track results from first day at Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team continued its indoor track season tonight with day one of the University of Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite today at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
January 12, 2011
Southern women's indoor track ranked 19th in pre-sesaon indoor coaches poll
The Missouri Southern women's indoor track and field team is ranked 19th in the annual pre-season rankings released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
January 11, 2011
Men's hoops moves back into NABC Top 25
After a 2-0 week last week, the Missouri Southern men's basketball team is back in the NABC Coaches Top 25 Division II Poll this week, re-joining the poll at No. 22.
January 10, 2011
Southern men dominate the second half and take out #5 Fort Hays, 82-64
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team used a 40-12 run over the final 13:27 of the game tonight and took out fifth ranked Fort Hays State, 82-64 at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 10, 2011
Lions Use Extra Time to Beat Fort Hays
The road woes continued Monday night for the Tigers of Fort Hays State University (6-7, 3-6 MIAA) as the Missouri Southern Lions (8-5, 6-3 MIAA) defeated the Tigers 59-57 in overtime at The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 10, 2011
Skyler Bowlin named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the League office today.
January 8, 2011
Lions pull away from Washburn, 90-73
After trailing by as many as ten in the first half, the Missouri Southern men's basketball team pulled away and led by six at the half en route to a 90-73 win over visiting Washburn today in front of more than 1,600 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 8, 2011
Rice's Career High Not Enough as Eighth Ranked Wasburn downs Lions 75-71
Sophomore Erin Rice came off the bench for the Lions and set a new career high for the thrid time this year scoring 30 points, but it was not enough as the eighth ranked Lady Blues of Washburn University (11-1, 7-1 MIAA) downed Missouri Southern (7-5, 5-3 MIAA) 7571 Saturday afternoon in The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 7, 2011
Michael Juergens Wins the Pole Vault at Arkansas
Missouri Southern pole vaulter Michael Juergens narrowly missed a provisional, but took home the title in the pole vault at the University of Arkansas today as the Missouri Southern men's track and field team opened up its indoor season.
January 7, 2011
Vengels/Green Victorious at Arkansas Invite
Both Lisa Vengels and Nicole Green won their respective events and picked up NCAA provisional marks in the process as the Missouri Southern women's track and field team opened up its indoor season at the University of Arkansas today.
January 5, 2011
Outstanding Rebounding Effort Leads Lions Past Emporia State, 73-60
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team dominated the final eight minutes of the game and overcame a slow start to win 73-60 at Emporia State tonight in White Auditorium.
January 5, 2011
Sixth Ranked Lady Hornets Snap Lions Five Game Winning Streak
A hot shooting sixth ranked Emporia State Lady Hornets (10-1, 7-0 MIAA) shut down the Missouri Southern Lions (7-4, 5-2 MIAA), 93-67, in Emporia, Kan. Wednesday night.
January 4, 2011
Partial Season Ticket Sales Plans On Sale Now
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department is announcing special pricing for a partial season ticket package that would include reserved seating to all remaining home basketball games in the 2011 season.
January 2, 2011
Pitt State holds on for 77-75 win over 19th ranked Lions in Sonic Series Battle
The 19th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team posed a late comeback today against visiting Pittsburg State University, but couldn't complete the task and fell 77-75 in front of more than 2,400 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 2, 2011
Lions Hold On to Down Gorillas
In a game that saw six ties and seven lead changes, Missouri Southern (7-3, 5-1 MIAA) held off a late surge by Pittsburg State (4-6, 2-4) Sunday afternoon downing the Gorillas 60-52 at The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
December 21, 2010
Men's Basketball moves up to No. 19 in Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team has moved up to No. 19 in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division II poll this week as announced by the organization today.
December 18, 2010
Southern hangs on for 69-66 win at Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern women's basketball team survived a late comeback by Southwest Baptist tonight in Bolivar, but hung on to win 69-66 at the Meyer Sports Center.
Paullus' second place finish in pentathlon hilights day one at MSSU Lion Open
Missouri Southern freshman Emily Paullus placed second in the pentathlon today in day one of the MSSU Lion Open at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 27, 2012
Jayce Thomas in third place in the pentathlon after day one of MSSU Lion Open
Missouri Southern's Jayce Thomas is in third place after the first day of competition in the heptathlon at the MSSU Lion Open held at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 26, 2012
MIAA Basketball Championships to Remain in Kansas City Through 2014
MIAA Commissioner Dr. Bob Boerigter and the city of Kansas City have announced an agreement to extend the current MIAA Basketball Championships contract and keep the event at historic Municipal Auditorium through 2014.
January 25, 2012
Big second half lifts Central Missouri over 14th ranked Missouri Southern, 81-68
Despite leading by as many as 12 in the first half, the 14th ranked Lions fell at home tonight 81-68 to visiting Central Missouri at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 25, 2012
Lions Women Drop Nail biter, 73-66, to the Central Missouri Jennies
The Missouri Southern Lions (6-12, 2-10 MIAA) had a chance to extend their one point lead over the visiting Jennies of Central Missouri (14-4, 8-4 MIAA), but junior forward Erin Rice's three pointer hit the front of the iron and the Jennies converted the defensive board to go ahead by one and close out the game at the charity stripe for the 73-66 win Wednesday night.
January 25, 2012
Daye finalizes coaching staff
Missouri Southern football coach Daryl Daye has finalized his coaching staff with the addition of three more coaches.
January 24, 2012
Zerkel and Williams named to Beyond Sports College Network All-America Teams
Missouri Southern's Landon Zerkel and Brandon Williams have both picked up more All-American honors as Beyond Sports College Network has named Zerkel a first-team pick and Williams a third team selection.
January 23, 2012
Southern's Jason Adams named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern senior guard Jason Adams has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.
January 21, 2012
Lions women win five events in final day of MSSU Invite
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team won five events in the final day of the MSSU Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
January 21, 2012
Lions men pick up five wins in day two of MSSU Invite
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team picked up five individual wins in the final day of the MSSU Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 21, 2012
Thomann's 29 helps to lead No. 16 Lions over Truman, 80-74
Keane Thomann scored 29 points as the 16th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team defeated Truman State on the road today, 80-74.
January 21, 2012
Fast Start for Truman Downs Lions, 72-53
After finding themselves down 19-6 just over seven minutes into the game the Missouri Southern Lions (6-11, 2-9 MIAA) battled back and held the Truman State Bulldogs (10-6, 5-6 MIAA) to just 15 points for the rest of the half but it wasn't enough as the Bulldogs came away with the 72-53 win Saturday afternoon in Pershing Arena.
January 20, 2012
Women's track completes day one of MSSU Invitational
Missouri Southern's Marlee Tegenkamp wsa the top collegiate performer setting a new personal best in the 3k tonight as the women's track and field team competed in day one of the MSSU Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 20, 2012
Men's track competes in first day of MSSU Invitational
Missouri Southern freshman Jeff Fraley qualified for the finals of the 60m dash and finished second in the 200m as the Lions competed in day one of the MSSU Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 19, 2012
Williams, Zerkel and Smith earn All-American honors
Missouri Southern's Brandon Williams, Landon Zerkel and Kenny Smith were all named to Don Hansen's All-America team today, while Williams was also named to the d2football.com All-America team, as well.
January 18, 2012
No. 16 Lions hold off Northwest Missouri 84-76 to take a share of first in MIAA
The 16th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team held off visiting Northwest Missouri and won 84-76 tonight in front of more than 2,000 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, taking a share of first place in the MIAA.
January 18, 2012
Lions stop skid with 83-75 win over Northwest Missouri in overtime
A pair of career-highs from Shatara Stone and Tatianna Washington helped propel the Missouri Southern women's basketball team to an 83-75 overtime win over visiting Northwest Missouri tonight, snapping a six-game losing streak in the process.
January 17, 2012
Missouri Southern football coach Daryl Daye announces coaching staff
Missouri Southern head football coach Daryl Daye has announced the addition of six assistant football coaches to round out his coaching staff for the 2012 season. Daye plans to announce three additional staff members once formal paperwork and background checks have been approved.
January 16, 2012
Keane Thomann named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern senior center Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.
January 17, 2012
Cancer Awareness Night scheduled for February 4
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department has announced the 5th Annual Cancer Awareness Night at MSSU basketball will be held on Saturday night, February 4 as the Lions host Missouri Western in a 5:30/7:30 pm doubleheader.
January 14, 2012
No. 23 Lions hold on for 70-67 win at Northeastern State
A three pointer from Marquis Addison with 4:40 left in the second half put the No. 23 Missouri Southern men's basketball team on top for good as the Lions went on the road and defeated Northeastern State 70-67.
January 9, 2012
No. 14 Lions take out No. 8 Fort Hays, 82-71
The 14th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team picked up a big road win tonight taking out eighth ranked Fort Hays 82-71 in Gross Memorial Collisseum.
January 9, 2012
Fort Hays State Outlasts Lions, 80-63
The Missouri Southern Lions (5-10, 1-8 MIAA) could not sustain their hot start from beyond the arc as they fell 80-63 to the Fort Hays Tigers (14-2, 6-2 MIAA) Monday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum.
January 7, 2012
14th ranked Lions fall 67-49 at Washburn
The Washburn Ichabods scored the game's first points and never looked back, leading the entire way in an upset win over the 14th ranked Missouri Southern men today at Lee Arena in Topeka.
January 7, 2012
Lions Fall to 20th Ranked Washburn Lady Blues, 76-53
The Missouri Southern Lions (5-9, 1-7 MIAA) got off to a hot start against the 20th ranked Washburn Lady Blues (13-3, 6-1 MIAA) but could not hang on as they dropped their fifth straight this season, 76-53, Saturday afternoon in Lee Arena.
January 6, 2012
Nicole Green leads a trio of Lions at Arkansas
Missouri Southern senior thrower Nicole Green placed second in the shot put as the Lions sent a trio of athletes to compete at the University of Arkansas today.
January 6, 2012
Seth Hackney picks up a win and a provisional at Arkansas
Missouri Southern junior thrower Seth Hackney picked up a provisional distance in the shot put today and won the event as the Lions competed at the University of Arkansas.
January 4, 2012
No. 14 Lions hold on for 82-73 win over visiting Emporia State
The 14th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team held off a late run from a pesky Emporia State team and the Lions came out with an 82-73 win over the Hornets tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 4, 2012
No. 19 Lady Hornets Sting Lions, 74-55
The 19th ranked Emporia State University Lady Hornets (10-1, 6-0 MIAA) avenged the overtime loss from last season defeating the Missouri Southern Lions (5-8, 1-6 MIAA) 74-55, Wednesday night inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
January 3, 2012
Brandon Williams and Landon Zerkel named to Don Hansen's All-Region Team
Missouri Southern juniors Brandon Williams and Landon Zerkel have both been named to Don Hansen's All-Super Region Four team as announced by the publication today. Williams is a first team pick on the defense, while Zerkel picks up second-team honors on offense.
January 1, 2012
Kellen Cox to be honored at halftime of Allstate Sugar Bowl Jan. 3
Missouri Southern junior wide receiver Kellen Cox will be honored at halftime of the 2012 Allstate Sugar Bowl as Cox is part of the AFCA/Allstate Good Works Team.
December 30, 2011
Sixth ranked Lions fall 97-87 at Pittsburg State in Sonic Trophy Series game
The sixth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team fell behind early and couldn't overcome the early deficit, falling 97-87 at Pittsburg State tonight in a Sonic Trophy Series game.
December 30, 2011
Lions Start Strong, Fall to #18 Pittsburg State, 78-64
The 18th ranked Pittsburg State Gorillas (12-0, 6-0 MIAA) proved too much for the Missouri Southern Lions (5-7, 1-5 MIAA) as the Gorillas came away with the 78-64 win in John Lance Arena Friday night.
December 19, 2011
Thomann's double-double lifts seventh-ranked Lions over SBU, 92-77
Keane Thomann had 23 points and a career-high 18 rebounds as the seventh-ranked Missouri Southern basketball team kept a pesky Southwest Baptist team at bay and defeated the Bearcats 92-77 tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
December 19, 2011
Fritz Sets New Career High
Junior guard Kelby Fritz set a new career high with 26 points, but it wasn't enough as the Missouri Southern Lions (5-6, 1-4 MIAA) fell to the visiting Southwest Baptist Bearcats (5-5, 1-4 MIAA) 63-56 Monday night in Joplin.
December 19, 2011
Funeral/Visitation Arrangements set for Mike Hagedorn
Visitiation and Funeral arrangements have been set for former Missouri Southern student-athlete and coach Mike Hagedorn who passed away on Saturday.
December 19, 2011
Brandon Williams adds another All-American honor
Missouri Southern junior defensive tackle Brandon Williams has added another All-American honor as the Associated Press has named him second-team All-American.
December 17, 2011
Southern Hall of Famer Mike Hagedorn Passes Away
The Missouri Southern Athletic Department is sad to learn that former Missouri Southern baseball player, coach and Southern Hall of Famer Mike Hagedorn has passed away this morning.
December 16, 2011
Daryl Daye named new head football coach at Missouri Southern
Missouri Southern State University Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman has announced today the hiring of former Southern defensive coordinator Daryl Daye as the 11th head football coach in Missouri Southern history. Daye is currently the assistant to the head coach for the NFL's Buffalo Bills. His first official day at MSSU will be January 2.
December 13, 2011
Brandon Williams named AFCA All-American
Missouri Southern junior defensive tackle Brandon Williams has been named and All-American by the American Football Coaches Association. It is the second year in a row for Williams to be tabbed as one of the nation's best by the coaches.
December 10, 2011
Record-setting assist game lifts No. 1 ranked Lions over Lincoln 107-65
The number one ranked Missouri Southern Lions set a school record with 33 assists tonight en route to a 107-65 win over visiting Lincoln University today at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
December 10, 2011
Last Second Shot Dooms Lions
A last second shot by the Lincoln Blue Tigers (6-1, 2-1 MIAA) spelled defeat for the Missouri Southern Lions (5-5, 1-3 MIAA) Saturday afternoon in Joplin, as Southern fell 67-66 to the Blue Tigers.
December 9, 2011
Lions' Smith and Wong named CoSIDA Academic All-America
Missouri Southern juniors Kenny Smith and Alex Wong have been named Academic All-American's by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) as Smith picked up first-team honors and Wong nabbed a second-team pick.
December 7, 2011
Western's hot shooting from outside helps Griffons take out No. 1 ranked Lions, 75-67
A 15 point halftime deficit was too much to overcome and despite out scoring Missouri Western in the second half, the No. 1 ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team lost its first game this season, falling on the road 75-67 to the Griffons.
December 7, 2011
Lions Defeat Griffons for Second Straight Time in St. Joseph, 66-62
The Missouri Southern Lions (5-4, 1-2 MIAA) stole a 66-62 victory from Missouri Western (2-5, 0-3 MIAA) Wednesday night in St. Joseph as the Lions forced 25 Griffon turnovers.
December 6, 2011
Men's basketball vaults to first-ever No. 1 National Ranking
For the first time since the program turned Division II in 1989, the Missouri Southern men's basketball program is the No. 1 team in Division II as the Lions are the top ranked team in this week's NABC Coaches Poll.
December 5, 2011
Thomann's new career high lifts No. 2 Missouri Southern over Arkansas-Fort Smith 87-74
The second ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball program got a career-high 32 points from Keane Thomann and the Lions defeated visiting Arkansas-Fort Smith 87-74 tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
December 5, 2011
Keane Thomann named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern senior center Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the League office today.
December 3, 2011
Second-ranked Lions win 72-64 at Central Missouri to stay undefeated
The second-ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team went into the locker room down by one at the half, but out scored Central Missouri by nine in the second half to win 72-64 and remain undefeated today.
December 3, 2011
Women's track has successful opener at MSSU Early Bird Open
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team kicked off the Indoor season today in style, winning nine events and taking home six provisionas in the 2011 MSSU Early Bird Open at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
December 3, 2011
Lions pick up three provisionals at Early Bird Open
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team opened up the indoor season today and picked up three provisional marks to the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championships at the 2011 MSSU Early Bird Open in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
December 3, 2011
No. 25 Jennies Hands Lions Second Straight MIAA Loss
The Missouri Southern Lions Women's Basketball team (4-4, 0-2 MIAA) took a five point lead into halftime but it wasn't enough to out last the 25th ranked Central Missouri Jennies (7-0, 2-0 MIAA) Saturday afternoon, 66-50, in Warrensburg, Missouri.
December 2, 2011
Four Missouri Southern Student-Athletes Involved In Serious Accident
The Missouri Southern State University community is saddened to report that four MSSU student-athletes were involved in a tragic accident on I-44 between Joplin and Springfield early Friday morning. Two were killed and two others seriously injured.
November 30, 2011
No. 2 ranked Lions' defense dominant in 89-43 win over Truman to start MIAA play
It was the Jason Adams to Keane Thomann show tonight as Adams had seven assists and Thomann scored 21 points in the first half en route to an 89-43 win for the second ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team over visiting Truman State tonight.
November 30, 2011
Lions Drop MIAA Opener, 63-55, to Truman
The Missouri Southern Lions (4-3, 0-1 MIAA) dropped their MIAA Season opener to Truman State University (6-0, 1-0 MIAA), 63-55, Wednesday night in Joplin.
November 30, 2011
Robert Corn named Division II Bulletin Coach of the Month
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has been named the Division II Bulletin National Coach of the Month as announced by the publication today.
November 30, 2011
Brandon Williams named first-team All-Region by SIDs
Missouri Southern junior defensive tackle Brandon Williams has been named first-team All-Region by Daktronics today.
November 30, 2011
Men's Basketball signs Kansas high school prep standout
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the sigining of Blaine Miller to a national letter of intent to attend Southern and play basketball beginning in the fall of 2012.
November 29, 2011
Men's basketball earns highest-ever ranking and now sit No. 2 in the NABC Div. II Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program has moved up to its highest-ever ranking as the Lions are now ranked second in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II Poll.
November 26, 2011
Haley Weather's career-high 23 points lift Lions over Ark.-Fort Smith, 74-68
Freshman guard Haley Weathers had a career night and a game-high 23 points as the Missouri Southern women's basketball team defeated Arkansas - Fort Smith, 74-68 in the finale of the 2011 Pizza Hut/Fairfield Inn Thanksgiving Classic.
November 25, 2011
Big second half lifts Newman over Missouri Southern 67-50
The Missouri Southern basketball team took a 26-25 lead into the locker room at halftime, but Newman outscored the Lions 42-24 in the second half en route to a 67-50 win over Southern in the Pizza Hut/Fairfield Inn Thanksgiving Classic at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center tonight.
November 22, 2011
Hester's three helps to lift fourth ranked Lions over Northeastern State 68-66
Patrick Hester calmly downed a three pointer from the top of the key with 1:10 left to go in the game to give the fourth-ranked Lions a one-point lead and Southern held on to defeat Northeastern State 68-66 today in a game at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.
November 21, 2011
Weathers Sets New Career High As Lions Defeat Evangel, 68-46
Freshman guard Haley Weathers set a new career high for points scored, 16, as the Missouri Southern Lions Women's Basketball team (3-1) defeated perennial NAIA power Evangel Lady Crusaders (1-3) 68-46 in Joplin Monday night.
November 21, 2011
Missouri Southern SAAC Completes Successful Food Drive
The Missouri Southern Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) recently completed a very successful "Trick or Treat, So Others Can Eat" campaign.
November 19, 2011
Marlee Tegenkamp earns All-American status at 2011 NCAA D-II Cross Country Championships
Missouri Southern junior cross country runner Marlee Tegenkamp earned All-American status today at the 2011 NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country Championships in Seattle.
November 19, 2011
Lions hold on for 92-83 win over Mid America Nazarene
The fourth-ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team led just 31-30 at the half, but pushed ahead and scored 61 points in the second half, en route to a 92-83 win over Mid America Nazarene in the final game of the Pittsburg State Classic today.
November 18, 2011
Fourth-ranked Lions move to 4-0 with 88-47 win over Avila at Pitt State Classic
Two different runs of 13-0 and another of 20-0 in the second half, helped the fourth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team to an 88-47 win over Avila tonight in the Pittsburg State Classic at John Lance Arena.
November 18, 2011
Southern Baseball sign four in early period
Missouri Southern baseball coach Bryce Darnell has announced the signing of four individuals to National Letters of Intent to attend Southern and play baseball beginning in the fall of 2012.
November 17, 2011
Missouri Southern Softball Inks Eight in the 2012 Class
Missouri Southern Softball Head Coach Bill Gray announced the signing of eight players to letters of intent to play for the Lions in 2013. This class is highlighted by four local players, two from Webb City, one from Pierce City, and one from Galena, Kansas.
November 17, 2011
Rachel Olinyk named to All-MIAA Squad
Missouri Southern senior middle blocker Rachel Olinyk has been named to the the All-MIAA squad as announced by the league office today.
November 16, 2011
Lions Defeat Avila, 64-34
The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball squad (2-1) held the visiting Avila Eagles (3-2) to just 34 points on the night including a 11 point second half in a 64-34 victory Wednesday night in Joplin.
November 16, 2011
Missouri Southern golf signs two
Missouri Southern golf coach Mike Wheeler has announced the signing of Ben Starkey and Ethan Hutcheson to national letters of intent to attend Southern and play golf beginning in the fall of 2012.
November 16, 2011
Adams named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
After an impressive first weekend to the regular season, Missouri Southern senior guard Jason Adams has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.
November 15, 2011
Balanced effort leads Lions over Central Bible, 92-60
Six players scored in double-figures tonight for the fourth-ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team as the Lions defeated visiting Central Bible, 92-60 at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
November 15, 2011
Southern football has 10 named to All-MIAA squad
The Missouri Southern football team has had ten individuals named to the All-MIAA squad as announced by the league office today.
November 14, 2011
Lions Women's Basketball Downs Future MIAA Opponent, Nebraska-Kearney, 76-66
The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball squad (1-1) spoiled Nebraska-Kearney's (0-1) home opener 76-66 Monday night.
November 14, 2011
Head Football Coach Bart Tatum resigns from Head Coaching position at Southern
Missouri Southern head football coach Bart Tatum has announced his resignation as of Monday, November 14, 2011. He will remain with Missouri Southern Athletics as a football consultant during the transition period and until such time as a new head coach is named. Tatum’s shift to the role of football consultant begins immediately.
November 14, 2011
Men's Basketball to play at Sprint Center on November 22
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team will face off with Northeastern State at the CBE Classic in Kansas City with the game to be played in the Sprint Center on November 22.
November 12, 2011
Adams fuels late comeback as 4th ranked Lions take out Arkansas-Monticello 102-99
Down by 14 with ten minutes left and as much as five with a minute and a half, the fourth ranked Missouri Southern basketball team came-from-behind to defeat Arkansas-Monticello 102-99 to remain undefeated on the season.
November 12, 2011
Volleyball falls in season finale, 3-0 to Northwest Missouri
The Missouri Southern volleyball team led late in the final two sets, but Northwest Missouri came-from-behind in each set and defeated the Lions in three sets tonight. Individual set scores were 16-25, 22-25 and 22-25.
November 12, 2011
Southern falls 51-28 at ninth ranked Pittsburg State in the Sonic Miners Bowl
Five touchdowns from Pittsburg State's John Brown lifted the Gorillas over Missouri Southern 51-28 in the regular season finale for both teams. The win, coupled with a Washburn loss today, gives PSU the 2011 MIAA Football Title.
November 11, 2011
Lions Women's Basketball Falters in Season Opener
The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball (0-1) shot just 28.3 percent (13-of-46) from the field in a 50-68 loss to the Harding Lady Bisons (1-0) Friday night in Joplin.
November 11, 2011
Lions fall in four sets at home to Truman State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team hung tight in the first set and took the third set, but couldn't take out Truman State as the Bulldogs won three sets to one tonight at Young Gym. Individual set scores were 17-25, 14-25, 25-21, and 17-25.
November 11, 2011
Fourth ranked Lions open up season with 106-73 win over Dallas Baptist
The fourth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team opened up the 2011-12 season in high fashion today, taking out Dallas Baptist 106-73 in its first game at the South Central Shootout held at Bartlesville High School.
November 10, 2011
Lions' Wong and Smith named CoSIDA Academic All-District
Missouri Southern juniors Alex Wong and Kenny Smith have both been named Academic All-District by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) the organization anounced today.
November 10, 2011
Men's Basketball signs Oklahoma high school product
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Austin Wright to a national letter of intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall of 2012.
November 9, 2011
Women's Basketball announces two early signees
Missouri Southern women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts has announced the signing of Kori Dodson and Kristen Hanna to national letters of intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall of 2012.
November 8, 2011
Volleyball drops a four-setter at Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a tough, four-set match tonight at Missouri Western, falling three sets to one against the Griffons. Individual set scores were 19-25, 24-26, 25-21 and 20-25.
November 6, 2011
#8 Central Missouri Downs Lions in MIAA Soccer Post-Season Tournament Championship
The Central Missouri Jennies (19-1-0) defeated the Missouri Southern Lions (9-10-1) on Sunday afternoon at the Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. for the 2011 MIAA Soccer Tournament Championship.
November 5, 2011
Southern volleyball drops a tight four-set match at Emporia State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team won the first set tonight at Emporia State, but the Hornets rebounded to win the final three sets and the match tonight in MIAA volleyball action. Individual set scores were 28-26, 15-25, 23-25, and 22-25.
November 5, 2011
Lions fall 84-48 to Missouri State in I-44 Classic Presented By Wendy's
The Missouri Southern basketball team went down 46-21 at the half and couldn't complete the comeback in an 84-48 loss today to Missouri State in the I-44 Hoops Classic Presented by Wendy's.
November 5, 2011
Lady Bears Use Strong First Half to Defeat Missouri Southern, 91-58
The Missouri State Lady Bears took a 23 point advantage into the locker room and never looked back as they handed the Missouri Southern Lions Women's Basketball a 91-58 defeat in the I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's Saturday night at The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
November 5, 2011
Lions fall 29-14 at Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern football team fell down 17-0 at the half and trailed 27-0 at one point and despite two late touchdowns, couldn't complete the comeback and fell 29-14 today at Fort Hays State.
November 5, 2011
Marlee Tegenkamp qualifies for NCAA D-II National Meet/Lions place 6th at South Central Regional
Missouri Southern junior Marlee Tegenkamp placed second and the Lions women's cross country team placed sixth overall at the 2011 NCAA Division II South Central Regional hosted by Midwestern State University.
November 5, 2011
Men's Cross Country finishes 4th at NCAA D-II South Central Regional Meet
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team placed fourth out of 19 teams today at the 2011 NCAA Division II South Central Regional meet, ran in Wichita Falls, Texas.
November 4, 2011
Lions fall 3-0 at Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team fell in three sets tonight at Fort Hays State in MIAA action. Individual set scores were 16-25, 19-25, 19-25.
November 4, 2011
Women's Cross Country head south to compete in 2011 NCAA DII South Central Regionals
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team will head to Wichita Falls, Texas to compete in the 2011 NCAA Division II South Central Regional Championships tomorrow morning.
November 4, 2011
Men's Cross Country head to Texas for 2011 NCAA D-II South Central Regional Meet
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team will head to Wichita Falls, Texas to compete in the 2011 NCAA Division II South Central Regional Championships tomorrow morning.
November 4, 2011
Lions Soccer Advances to the MIAA Post-Season Tournament Championship
The Missouri Southern Lions (9-9-1) advanced Friday afternoon to the MIAA Post-Season Tournament Championship by defeating the second seeded Truman State Bulldogs (11-6-2) 2-1 in OT.
November 3, 2011
Lions Soccer Defeat SBU 1-0 in First Round of MIAA Post-Season Tournament
The Missouri Southern Lions (8-9-1) defeated the Southwest Baptist Bearcats (4-12-2) 1-0 in first round action at the MIAA Post-Season Tournament at UMKC on Thursday afternoon.
November 3, 2011
Lions, Tigers and Bears t-shirts now on sale online
Commemorative t-shirts highlighting the games played against the University of Missouri and Missouri State are now being sold online, as well as in the MSSU Bookstore and at the games.
November 2, 2011
Lions Defeat Livin' The Dream in First Exhibition of Season
The Missouri Southern Women's basketball squad defeated Livin' The Dream 85-45 Wednesday night at The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
November 2, 2011
Three Lions Named to Soccer All-MIAA
Three Lions have been named to the All-MIAA Soccer team for the 2011 season. Junior defender Corinne Tebbs earned second team while senior midfielder Michelle Dimza and junior forward Megan Stueve earned honorable mention.
November 1, 2011
Southern volleyball falls 3-0 to third ranked Washburn
The Missouri Southern volleyball team made it interesting and hung in with third ranked Washburn in every set, but the Lady Blues swept the Lions tonight, 3-0 in Young Gymnasium. Individual set scores were 23-25, 19-25, and 22-25.
November 1, 2011
Kuhn Named MIAA Soccer Student-Athlete of the Week
Missouri Southern’s Shannon Kuhn has been named the MIAA Soccer Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 25-30 as selected by a conference SID panel.
October 31, 2011
Tickets still remain for I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's with Missouri State
Tickets still remain for the I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's. The game features the Bears and Lady Bears of Missouri State University and will start at 5 pm on Saturday, November 5.
October 30, 2011
Lions fall 114-68 to Missouri in One State, One Spirit Classic
The Missouri Southern and University of Missouri basketball teams came together tonight in support of Joplin tornado relief and the 25th ranked (Division I) Tigers defeated the 4th ranked (Division II) Lions 114-68 in the One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt.
October 30, 2011
Lions Soccer Sends Seniors Out in Style
The Missouri Southern Women's Soccer squad (7-9-1, 6-2 MIAA) sent their seven seniors out in style today with a 3-0 victory over future MIAA foe, Lindenwood University (8-6-3).
October 30, 2011
Lions Soccer Number 3 Seed at MIAA Post-Season Tournament
The MIAA announced the seeding for the 2011 MIAA Women's Soccer Post-Season Tournament late last night. The Lions will be the number 3 seed in the tournament at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
October 29, 2011
Lions fall to 4th ranked Northwest Missouri 52-21 on Senior Day
The Missouri Southern football team got to within three points (24-21) late in the third quarter, but fourth ranked Northwest Missouri scored 28 unanswered points and defeated the Lions 52-21 on Senior Day at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
October 28, 2011
Southern volleyball falls in straight sets at 8th ranked Central Missouri
The Missouri Southern volleyball team ran into a hot-hitting Central Missouri squad tonight and the eighth ranked Jennies took out the Lions 3-0 at the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg. Individual set scores were 17-25, 27-29, and 14-25.
October 27, 2011
Lions Hold Off Northwest Missouri State 2-1 2OT, Finish 3rd in the MIAA
The Missouri Southern Lions (6-9-1, 6-2-0 MIAA) held off a late surge by Northwest Missouri State (9-5-2, 5-3-0 MIAA) to end regulation on the first overtime for a 2-1 victory in Joplin Thursday night.
October 26, 2011
Southern Volleyball sweeps season series with Pitt State with 3-2 win in Sonic Trophy Series match
The Missouri Southern Volleyball team took out visiting Pittsburg State in five sets tonight, and in doing so, swept the season series with the Gorillas for the first time since 1999 and earned the Sonic Trophy Series point for volleyball. Individual set scores were 25-20, 21-25, 25-23, 23-25 and 15-11.
October 26, 2011
Southern men's basketball picked to win the MIAA in both preseason polls
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program has been picked to defend its MIAA title from a season ago as both the MIAA preseason coaches and media polls have been released by the league office today.
October 26, 2011
Threatt named d2football.com National Special Teams Player of the Week
Already named the MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week, Ne'Ronte Threatt has been named d2football.com's National Special Teams Player of the Week, the organization announced today.
October 23, 2011
MSSU Announces Details of One State, One Spirit Classic
MSSU Athletics is proud to announce details surrounding the One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt. The classic is a men's basketball exhibition game between the Missouri Tigers and MSSU Lions on Sunday night, October 30 at MSSU's Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
October 25, 2011
Lions Picked 5th/6th in MIAA Pre-Season Polls
The Missouri Southern Lions Women's Basketball team was picked 5th, tied with Northwest Missouri, in the Preseason Coaches' Poll while the MIAA Media tagged the Lions 6th.
October 24, 2011
Ne'Ronte Threatt named MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week
After helping the Missouri Southern football team to an impressive 68-28 win last week against Southwest Baptist, junior wide out and kick returner Ne'Ronte Threatt has been named the MIAA's Special Teams Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.
October 22, 2011
Jennies tame Lions Soccer, 6-1
The Central Missouri Jennies soccer team (15-1, 7-0 MIAA) out scored the Missouri Southern Lions (5-9-1, 5-2 MIAA) 6-1 in Warrensburg, Missouri Saturday night.
October 22, 2011
Southern volleyball falls in five sets at Northwest Missouri
The Missouri Southern Volleyball team took a 2-1 lead going into the fourth set, but Northwest Missouri won the final two sets to take the match three sets to two today. Individual set scores were 19-25, 25-19, 28-26, 18-25 and 12-15.
October 22, 2011
Lions set numerous school records in 68-28 win over Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern football team set school records for total offense and first downs, while tying marks for points and sacks in a 68-28 win over visiting Southwest Baptist today at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
October 22, 2011
Southern women finish second at 2011 MIAA Cross Country Championships
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team placed second today in the 2011 MIAA Women's Cross Country Championships held at the MSSU Cross Country Course.
October 22, 2011
Southern men finish third at 2011 MIAA Cross Country Championships
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team placed third in a tight finish today at the 2011 MIAA Cross Country Championships held at the MSSU Cross Country Course.
October 17, 2011
Missouri Southern and Missouri to host free kids clinic during One State, One Spirit Classic
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department in conjunction with members of the University of Missouri Athletics Department will host a free basketball clinic for kids in grades 3 through 6 on Sunday, October 30, sponsored by Wells Fargo.
October 31, 2011
Tickets still remain for I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's with Missouri State
Tickets still remain for the I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's. The game features the Bears and Lady Bears of Missouri State University and will start at 5 pm on Saturday, November 5.
October 21, 2011
Missouri Southern Athletics Hall of Fame Adds Four Members
The Missouri Southern Athletics Hall of Fame added four new members tonight at the Connor Ballroom on campus.
October 21, 2011
Southern volleyball falls 3-1 at Truman State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped the first two sets and the defense held strong in a third set win, but Truman State won the fourth and final set to take the match three sets to one. Individual set scores were 10-25, 17-25, 25-19 and 18-25.
October 20, 2011
Bulldogs Down Lions in OT, Snap Lions 5 Game Win Streak
The Missouri Southern Lions (5-8-1, 5-1-0 MIAA) scored in the 60th minute to tie the match with Truman Bulldogs (9-4-2, 6-0-0 MIAA) forcing overtime where the Bulldogs capitalized on a free kick in the 98th minute to come away with the 2-1 victory.
October 18, 2011
Lions fall in straight sets to Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern volleyball team fell in three sets to visiting Missouri Western tonight. Individual set scores were 13-25, 21-25, and 12-25.
October 18, 2011
Lions finish in 13th at Missouri Golf Association Regional Preview
The Missouri Southern golf team finished out the fall portion of its schedule with a 13th place finish at the Missouri Golf Association Regional Preview today at Jefferson City Country Club.
August 29, 2011
Southern Athletics Announces 2011 Hall of Fame Class
The Missouri Southern department of athletics has announced its 2011 list of inductees into the MSSU Athletics Hall of Fame, including three players and a coach. All will be inducted and honored during Hall of Fame Weekend, October 21-22.
October 17, 2011
Ryon Phillips named MIAA Football Defensive Player of the Week
After helping to hold Truman State to just one first down in the final 8:40 of the Lions' 24-17 win this Saturday, Ryon Phillips has been named the MIAA's Football Defensive Player of the Week as announced by the league office today. It is the second Defensive Player of the Week this season for Phillips.
October 15, 2011
Lions Soccer Wins Again, Improves to 5-1 in MIAA Play
The Missouri Southern Women’s soccer squad (5-7-1, 5-1-0 MIAA) had an impressive first half scoring two goals and defeating the Missouri Western Griffons (3-8-0, 0-5-0 MIAA) 2-0 Saturday night at Hal Bodon Field.
October 15, 2011
Lions fall, 3-1 at Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a four-set match at Southwest Baptist on Saturday.
October 15, 2011
Touchdown pass to Zerkel lifts Lions over Truman State, 24-17
The Missouri Southern Lions (2-4, 2-4 MIAA) defeated the Truman Bulldogs (1-6, 1-5 MIAA) 24-17 in a back and forth MIAA battle at Fred G. Hughes Stadium at the Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex in Joplin.
October 14, 2011
Men's Basketball ranked fourth nationally in Division II Bulletin's preseason poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program, already ranked seventh in one preseason national poll, has been ranked fourth by the Division II Bulletin the organization announced in its first newsletter of the year.
October 13, 2011
Southern women's cross country make a move in both the national and regional polls
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team climbed the polls this week, moving up five spots in the United States Track and field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll to No. 20.
October 13, 2011
Men's Cross Country crack the Top 25 National Rankings
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team is back in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association's top 25 national poll this week, debuting at No. 25.
October 11, 2011
Lions Soccer Downs Lady Blues 2-0, moves to 4-1 in MIAA
The Lions (4-7-1, 4-1 MIAA) struck early, scoring a goal in the 11th minute and then added an insurance goal in the 75th minute as they downed the host Lady Blues of Washburn University(1-10-2, 1-3-1 MIAA) 2-0 Tuesday night in Topeka, Kan.
October 11, 2011
Tegenkamp named MIAA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Missouri Southern junior Marlee Tegenkamp has been named the MIAA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week the league announced today.
October 10, 2011
Southern athletics to host Joplin Eagles Day at Oct. 15 game against Truman
Missouri Southern Athletics is proud to invite all students, faculty and staff of the Joplin School District to a day with the Lions at MSSU Football. The Lions will play host to the Truman State Bulldogs on Saturday, October 15 at 1pm.
October 8, 2011
Men's Cross Country takes team title at Missouri S&T Jackling Jocks Invite
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team had four finish in the top 11 spots, and took home the team title today at the Jackling Jocks Invite hosted by Missouri S&T in Rolla.
October 8, 2011
Tegenkamp wins individual title as Lions finish third at Missouri S&T Jockling Jacks Invite
Missouri Southern's Marlee Tegenkamp finished the 5k course in a time of 17:56 today to take home the title at the Jockling Jacks Invite hosted by Missouri S&T.
October 8, 2011
Southern football falls 31-24 at Emporia State
It was a tale of two halfs as the Missouri Southern football team went into the locker room up 17-0, but Emporia State outscored the Lions 31-7 in the second half to come-from-behind and win 31-24 today in Emporia.
October 8, 2011
Southern volleyball falls in three sets to Emporia State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a straight-set match to visiting Emporia State this afternoon in Young Gymnasium. Individual set scores were 10-25, 16-25 and 22-25.
October 8, 2011
Lions Soccer Wins Third Straight, Down Fort Hays 2-1
The Missouri Southern Lions (3-7-1, 3-1-0 MIAA) got off to a slow start falling behind Fort Hays State (4-7-1, 1-4-0 MIAA) 1-0 early in the game but answered back with a goal in the 80th minute to force overtime.
October 6, 2011
Former Lions football player Sean James named to the NCAA's Buick Human Highlight Reel
Sean James had dreams of playing in the then Big Eight, but an injury led him to a Kansas junior college and then on to Missouri Southern where he said the time in Joplin helped change his life and direct him on the path he is on today.
October 7, 2011
Lions win five-set thriller at home over Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern Volleyball team won a five-set thriller tonight with visiting Fort Hays State. Individual set scores were 25-23, 24-26, 25-21, 20-25 and 15-12.
October 6, 2011
Lions Defeat Bearcats in Double OT, 2-1
The Missouri Southern Lions (2-7-1, 2-1-0 MIAA) took and extra 10:43 to defeat the Southwest Baptist Bearcats(2-8-2, 1-3-1 MIAA) 2-1 in MIAA action Thursday afternoon in Bolivar, Mo.
October 4, 2011
Lions golf finishes ninth at SBU Inviational
The Missouri Southern golf team improved its team total by three strokes today and finished in ninth place overall at the 2011 Southwest Baptist Invitational held at Silo Ridge Country Club in Bolivar.
October 5, 2011
Baseball to hold intersquad scrimmage this Friday
The Missouri Southern baseball team will host an intersquad scrimmage this Friday at 5 pm in Joe Becker Stadium.
October 2, 2011
Soccer Lions Even Up Conference Record with Win at Emporia State
The Missouri Southern Lions Soccer team (1-7-1, 1-1-0 MIAA) evened up their MIAA record with a 2-1 win over the Emporia State Hornets on Sunday in Emporia, Kan.
October 1, 2011
Southern football falls 35-23 on Homecoming to Missouri Western
Five field goals from Missouri Western kicker Greg Zuerlein, including a school-record 57-yarder helped do in the Lions today as Southern fell to Western on Homecoming, 35-23.
October 1, 2011
Southern volleyball drops a pair of matches in Pitt State Tournament
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a pair of matches today, falling 3-1 to West Texas A&M in the opener and then 3-0 to Midwestern State in the finale at the Pittsburg State Regional Volleyball Challenge.
October 1, 2011
Tegenkamp places 29th to help Lions to 13th place finish at Oklahoma State Jamboree
Missouri Southern junior Marlee Tegenkamp finished 29th, eighth amongst Division II runners, and the Lions placed 13th out of 20 teams at the 75th annual Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree.
October 1, 2011
Lions finish 16th/28 teams at Oklahoma State Jamboree
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team placed 16th out of 28 teams today at the 75th annual Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater.
September 30, 2011
Southern volleyball drops a pair of 3-1 matches at first day of Pittsburg State Tournament
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a pair of 3-1 matches today at the Pittsburg State Regional Volleyball Challenge, falling to St. Mary's in the opener and then to Newman in the second match of the day.
September 30, 2011
Southern women's cross country to compete at Oklahoma State Jamboree
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team will be in action this Saturday as the Lions travel to Stillwater, Okla. to compete in the Oklahoma State University Jamboree.
September 30, 2011
Men's Cross Country heads to Oklahoma State
The Missouri Southern men's cross country program will be in action this Saturday as the Lions will travel to Stillwater, Okla. to compete in the Oklahoma State University Jamboree.
September 29, 2011
Haist Scores First Collegiate Goal
Freshman Kelsey Haist scored Missouri Southern's (0-7-1, 0-1-0 MIAA) lone goal, her first in her collegiate career, as the Lions fell to Northwest Missouri State (4-2-2, 1-0-0 MIAA) 4-1 Thursday night in Maryville, Mo.
September 29, 2011
Men's Basketball ranked seventh in Sporting News Preseason D-II Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team has been ranked 7th in Division II in a preseason poll conducted by the Sporting News the magazine has announced.
September 27, 2011
Lions golf finish 18th at Northeastern State Invitational
The Missouri Southern golf team saved its best round for last today as the Lions shot 302 as a team and placed 18th overall at the Northeastern State Invitational held at Muskogee Country Club in Muskogee, Okla.
September 27, 2011
Southern's Marlee Tegenkamp named MIAA Cross Country Female Athlete of the Week
Missouri Southern junior Marlee Tegenkamp has been named the MIAA's Female Cross Country Athlete of the Week as announced by the League office today.
September 26, 2011
Zerkel/Phillips named MIAA Co-Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week
After a 56-14 win over Lincoln University this past Saturday in the Ameren Gateway Classic at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri Southern's Landon Zerkel and Ryon Phillips have been named the MIAA's Co-Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week.
September 24, 2011
Lions take out Lincoln 56-14 in 2011 Gateway Classic
The Missouri Southern football team set a school record for total offense and picked up win No. 1 on the season as the Lions defeated Lincoln 56-14 today at the Edward Jones Dome in the 2011 Gateway Classic.
September 24, 2011
No. 15 Jennies Tame Lions
The 15th ranked Central Missouri Jennies (6-1-0, 0-0-0 MIAA) came into Joplin today and left the Missouri Southern Lions (0-6-1, 0-1-0 MIAA) with a 3-0 loss.
September 24, 2011
Location Change for Today's Central Missouri & Southern Soccer Match
Due to recent wet weather the University of Central Missouri and Missouri Southern Lions Women's Soccer match has been moved from Hal Bodon Field to Fred G. Hughes Stadium at the Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex on the campus of Missouri Southern. Game time will remain at 4pm.
September 23, 2011
Lions fall at home to 8th ranked Central Missouri, 3-0
The Missouri Southern volleyball team ran into a hot-hitting Central Missouri squad tonight and fell 3-0 to the eighth ranked Jennies at Young Gymnasium. Individual set scores were 12-25, 19-25, and 20-25.
September 22, 2011
Lions Strike First, Truman Prevails
The Missouri Southern Women's Soccer team (0-5-1, 0-1-0 MIAA) struck in the third minute of the game but Truman State (2-3-2, 1-0-0 MIAA) scored to even the match and force overtime before winning on a golden goal.
September 21, 2011
Lions win thrilling five-setter at Pittsburg State
The Missouri Southern volleyball team won a thrilling five-set match tonight at John Lance Arena, coming from the brink of a loss to defeat Pittsburg State, three sets to two. Individual set scores were 25-23, 25-22, 16-25, 20-25 and 16-14.
September 22, 2011
Mother Nature Forces Game Venue Change
With the rain that Joplin has seen over the past 24 hours the game tonight against Truman State has been moved from Hal Bodon Field to Fred G. Hughes Stadium at the Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex.
September 21, 2011
Southern women fall in dual with Pittsburg State
The Missouri Southern women's cross country program finished just behind Pittsburg State today in a dual between the two schools at the MSSU Cross Country Course today.
September 21, 2011
Southern men win dual with Pittsburg State
The Missouri Southern cross country program came up big with three of the top five finishers and took home a dual with Pittsburg State today at the Missouri Southern Cross Country Course.
September 20, 2011
Kellen Cox named to AFCA/Allstate Good Works Team
Missouri Southern junior wide receiver Kellen Cox has been named to the American Football Coaches Association Allstate Good Works Team.
September 19, 2011
Southern adds cross country dual with Pittsburg State for this Wednesday
With the cancellation of the Missouri Southern Stampede this past Saturday due to weather conditions, the Lions had an opening in their schedule and have added a dual meet with Pittsburg State to take place this Wednesday, September 21 at the MSSU Cross Country Course.
September 17, 2011
13th ranked Washburn scores 20 unanswered in the fourth to win 30-14
After a one hour, 19-minute delay to start the game, the Missouri Southern Lions had a 14-10 lead in the fourth quarter over 13th ranked Washburn, but the Ichabods scored 20 unanswered points to come-from-behind and defeat the Lions, 30-14 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium tonight in the home opener for Southern.
September 17, 2011
Lions fall in a five-set heartbreaker at home to Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern volleyball team lost a heartbreaking five-set match to visiting Southwest Baptist today as their comeback fell just short.
September 17, 2011
Southern Stampede Cancelled
Due to the lightning and steady rains that have settled in over the Joplin area this morning and into the afternoon the running of the 23rd annual Missouri Southern Stampede has been cancelled.
September 16, 2011
Lions play host to Southern Stampede
The Missouri Southern cross country programs will play host to one of the largest cross country meets in the country this Saturday when the 23rd annual Missouri Southern Stampede will be ran at the MSSU Cross Country Course.
September 15, 2011
Lions Fast Start Not Enough to Hold Off Bearcats
The Missouri Southern Lions Women's Soccer squad (0-4-1) got a fast start to tonight's game scoring their first goal just 15 seconds after the match started. But it wasn't enough to hold off the visiting Southwest Baptist Bearcats (1-3-1), as the Bearcats downed the Lions 2-1 in non-conference action.
June 23, 2011
Lions softball adds junior college hurler
Missouri Southern head softball coach Bill Gray has announced the signing of Hannah Cooke, a junior college transfer, to a national letter of intent to play softball and attend Southern beginning this fall.
September 14, 2011
Lions fall in straight sets at fourth ranked Washburn
The Missouri Southern volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss at fourth ranked Washburn tonight as the Lions opened up MIAA play.
September 14, 2011
One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt to be nationally televised on ESPNU
ESPN and Missouri Southern State University announced on Wednesday ESPNU will televise the One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt. The Oct. 30 event features the Missouri Southern Lions hosting the University of Missouri in men's basketball at 5:30 p.m. CT.
September 13, 2011
Southern golf finishes tenth at PSU Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team placed tenth at the 2011 Pittsburg State Invitational held at Crestwood Country Club. The tournament is the first MIAA points event of the year.
September 12, 2011
Southern golf in 10th place after day one at PSU Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team is in tenth place after day one of the Pittsburg State Invitational held at Crestwood Country Club. The event is the first MIAA Points Event of the season.
September 11, 2011
Lions Soccer Ties St. Mary's 1-1
After being down 1-0 just after halftime the Missouri Southern Lions Soccer (0-3-1) scored off a corner kick to tie the Rattlers of St. Mary's (2-0-1) 1-1 in Sunday action in San Antonio, Texas.
September 10, 2011
Volleyball splits final day Dallas Baptist Invite
The Missouri Southern volleyball team split a pair of matches today in the final day of the Dallas Baptist Invitational, defeating East Central (Okla.) in four sets, but falling in three sets to Dallas Baptist in the finale.
September 10, 2011
MSSU Hall of Fame Inductee Ron Burton talks about how life at MSSU prepared him for the future
For some, the accomplishments of the past are just that. But for Spc. Ron Burton, his deeds back in college are a constant reminder of what excellence can do to leave a lasting mark on the future.
September 9, 2011
Lions drop first two matches at Dallas Baptist Invitational
The Missouri Southern volleyball team dropped a pair of matches in the opening day of the 2011 Dallas Baptist Patriot Invitational, falling in five to West Alabama and in four to Midwestern State (Texas).
September 9, 2011
No. 4 Hilltoppers Top Lions Soccer
The fourth ranked Hilltoppers of St. Edward's University (3-0) downed the Missouri Southern Lions (0-3) 2-0 Friday evening in Austin, Texas.
September 7, 2011
Lions finish in 17th at Missouri Intercollegiate
The Missouri Southern golf team placed 17th in its first fall event of the year, competing at the Missouri Intercollegiate hosted by the Club at Porto Cima.
September 2, 2011
Missouri Southern Women's Cross Country Finishes Second at Arkansas Cross Country Invitational
The Missouri Southern Women's Cross Country team finished second to the host, Arkansas Razorbacks, in the 4K Arkansas Cross Country Invitational held Friday at the Agri Park in Fayetteville, Ark.
September 4, 2011
Special Events Planned For September 17 Football Home Opener
Several special events will be held in conjunction with the Lions home opening football game on Sept. 17. The Lions will face the Washburn Ichabods in a 6pm game.
September 4, 2011
Southern Soccer Drops Second Match of Opening Weekend
The Missouri Southern Lions (0-2) dropped their second match of opening weekend as the visiting Quincy University Hawks (2-0) downed the Lions 2-0 Sunday at Hal Bodon Field.
September 3, 2011
Southern splits in final day of MSSU Invite
The Missouri Southern volleyball team split a pair of matches today in the final day of the 2011 MSSU Invitational, falling 3-0 to Harding, but rebounding from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Newman, 3-2.
September 2, 2011
Lions' Cross Finishes Second to D-I Razorbacks
The Missouri Southern Men's cross country team finished second at the Arkansas Cross Country Invitational Friday in Fayetteville, Ark.
September 2, 2011
Lions drop first two matches of Invitational
The Missouri Southern volleyball program dropped a pair of matches today in day one of the 2011 MSSU Volleyball Invitational, falling 3-1 to both Quincy and Central Oklahoma.
September 2, 2011
Soccer Lions' Comeback Falls Just Short
The Missouri Southern Women's soccer squad (0-1) saw themselves down 2-0 at the half and came roaring back to tie the match at 2-2 with just 14:00 remaining. But University of Missouri-St. Louis (1-0) had one more goal in them as they escaped with a 3-2 season opening win at Hal Bodon Field in Joplin.
September 1, 2011
Southern falls 42-24 at 15th ranked Central Missouri in season opener
The Missouri Southern football team scored the game's first touchdown, but the 15th ranked Central Missouri Mules scored 28 unanswered points en route to a 42-24 season-opening win over the Lions at Walton Stadium in Warrensburg.
August 30, 2011
Central Missouri to sell bracelets at Football opener to benefit MSSU Tornado Relief
In conjunction with the season-opening football game on Thurs. Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. between the Central Missouri Mules and Missouri Southern Lions, the UCM athletics department will be raising funds to assist those on the Missouri Southern campus affected by the May 22 Joplin tornado.
August 25, 2011
Applebee's Cub Club Begins Thrid Season
The Applebee's Cub Club is back again this year for its third season.
August 24, 2011
One State, One Spirit Classic Sold Out!
The One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt between the University of Missouri and Missouri Southern has completely sold out as the last remaining tickets to the event were sold this morning. The game, taking place on Sunday, October 30, will have all proceeds going toward the Missouri Southern Foundation's Tornado Relief Fund.
August 24, 2011
Women's cross country ranked 17th nationally, 2nd regionally to open the season
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team has been ranked 17th nationally and second in the region in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association preseason polls released today by the organization.
August 24, 2011
Men's cross country picked sixth in the USTFCCCA preseason region rankings
The Missouri Southern men's cross country program has been ranked sixth in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association preseason South Central Region Poll.
August 23, 2011
Season tickets are on sale now
The Missouri Southern Athletic Department has announced that season tickets and senior citizen tickets are now on sale through the MSSU ticket office on campus.
August 23, 2011
For Missouri Southern football players, community service becomes way of life
Before many college athletes pull on a practice T-shirt for the season, community service is assigned. In a team camaraderie exercise, a house gets painted, an area gets cleaned, kids in the hospital are visited. The endeavors are all worthy and deliver the right messages about priorities.
August 22, 2011
Brandon Williams named to second pre-season All-American team
Missouri Southern junior defensive tackle Brandon Williams has been named to his second pre-season All-American team today as D2football.com named him a first-team defensive lineman, the organization announced today.
August 21, 2011
Lion Pride Luncheons to start back up Friday, August 26
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department announces the first Lion Pride Luncheon of the year will be held this Friday, Aug. 26 at the Holiday Inn's Oak Room.
August 16, 2011
Bart Tatum Show to start up August 25th
The Bart Tatum Show on Classic Rock Big Dog 97.9fm will start next Thursday night, August 25th and will feature a new location this year as The Locker Room at JB’s Piano Bar and Event Center will serve as the host to all MSSU coaches’ shows throughout football and basketball seasons.
August 11, 2011
Video Clips from Opening Day of 2011 Lions Football Practice
Thoughout pre-season practice this season, mssulions.com will be releasing videos on this site to let the fans get an inside look at the Lions.
August 9, 2011
Southern football opens up pre-season practice on Thursday
The Missouri Southern football team will open up fall practice with pre-season drills this Thursday with a 9 am practice at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
August 9, 2011
Women's track and field earns USTFCCCA Team Academic Award
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team has been honored with the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Team Academic Award, the organization announced today.
August 8, 2011
Women's Cross Country picked to finish first in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team has been picked to finish first in the 2011 MIAA Women's Cross Country Preseason Poll as announced by the league office today.
August 8, 2011
Southern men picked to finish second in 2011 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team has been picked to finish second in the 2011 MIAA Preseason Cross Country Poll as released by the league today.
August 5, 2011
Southern Track and Field have ten athletes earn Scholar Athlete Awards
Eight women and two men have earned National Scholar Athlete Awards by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, the group announced today.
August 5, 2011
Southern baseball adds seven for 2012
Missouri Southern baseball coach Bryce Darnell has announced the addition of seven players for the 2012 season. Six of the seven players are either junior college or Division I or II transfers and one hails from an Oklahoma high school.
August 4, 2011
Lions Soccer Picked to Finish Fourth
The Missouri Southern Lions Soccer team was picked to finish fourth in the MIAA this fall securing 43 points in the MIAA Pre-season poll.
August 3, 2011
Southern Volleyball picked to finish 7th in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern volleyball team has been picked to finish seventh in the 2011 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll, the league announced today.
August 2, 2011
Southern Women's Basketball Announces Signing of D-II Transfer
Missouri Southern's head women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts announces the signing of Texas Woman's University's Jessica Bell.
August 1, 2011
Southern Football Picked 6th/7th in MIAA Preseason Polls
The Missouri Southern football team has been picked to finish sixth by the coaches and seventh by the media in the 2011 MIAA Preseason Polls released today as part of the MIAA's Football Media Day.
July 22, 2011
Missouri Southern announces SouthernFest '11 details
Ticket sales for the dinner/auction at SouthernFest '11 are officially closed and no tickets will be sold on site at Downstream Casino Resort.
July 14, 2011
Missouri Southern announces ticket options for Gateway Classic Football Game in St. Louis
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department has announced ticket options for the Ameren St. Louis Gateway Classic. The Lions football team will play the Lincoln Blue Tigers at 11am on Saturday, September 24 in the Edward Jones Dome as part of the annual event.
July 14, 2011
Southern soccer signs three for 2011
Missouri Southern soccer coach Alese Woolard has announced the signing of two high school athletes and a Division I transfer to her 2011 signing class.
July 14, 2011
Southern men's track adds 12 for 2011-12
Missouri Southern men's track and field and cross country coach Tom Rutledge has announced the signing of 12 student-athletes to letters of intent to attend Southern and participate in track and field and cross country, beginning this fall.
July 12, 2011
Southern women's track adds seven for 2011-12
Missouri Southern women's track and field and cross country coach Patty Vavra has announced the addition of seven student-athletes to fill out her 2011 roster.
July 12, 2011
Southern women's basketball adds junior college transfer
Missouri Southern women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts has announced the signing of Dysyan Malone to a national letter of intent to attend Southern and play basketball beginning this fall.
July 5, 2011
Southern announces ticket sales information for One State, One Spirit Classic with Mizzou
Missouri Southern Athletics has announced ticket plans for the “One State, One Spirit Classic” presented by Leggett & Platt, Inc. The Classic will feature a men’s basketball exhibition game between the Missouri Tigers and the Missouri Southern Lions at MSSU’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin on Sunday evening, October 30.
June 22, 2011
Southern football announces 2011 schedule
The Missouri Southern athletic department has announced the 2011 football schedule that includes five home games and five away contests, including a game in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
June 20, 2011
Brandon Williams and Ian Saxton named preseason football All-Americans
Missouri Southern junior and senior's to be Brandon Williams and Ian Saxton have both been named pre-season All-Americans by the Consensus Draft Services as announced by the organization today.
June 17, 2011
Missouri Southern to play host to Missouri State in benefit exhibition basketball game
Missouri Southern State University has received word from Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats on Friday the University has received a waiver from the NCAA to play a men's basketball exhibition game at Southern on Saturday, Nov. 5.
June 17, 2011
Southern Athletics have 122 named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll
The Missouri Southern athletic department had 122 student-athletes named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll as announced by the league office today.
June 9, 2011
Missouri Southern to Host Mizzou Basketball In One State, One Spirit Classic Presented by Leggett & Platt
Missouri Southern State University and the University of Missouri, in conjunction with the Joplin tornado relief campaign, will participate in the One State, One Spirit Classic Presented by Leggett & Platt. The basketball exhibition game received NCAA approval and will be played on Sunday Oct. 30 at Missouri Southern’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin, Mo.
June 2, 2011
MSSU Summer Camps Updates
Updates will be released as soon as more information on any changes becomes available. To register for any camp, please visit www.mssulions.com and click on the “Camps” tab on the upper right hand side of the website.
May 28, 2011
Juergens finishes ninth in final day of 2011 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships
Missouri Southern vaulter Michael Juergens placed ninth in the pole vault in the final day of the 2011 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
May 27, 2011
Reynolds 11th/Green 13th in high jump and shot put at Division II Nationals
Missouri Southern track and field athletes Corey Reynolds and Nicole Green finished 11th and 13th, respectively in the high jump and the shot put in day two at the 2011 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships today.
May 25, 2011
Local and national organizations come through to help relief efforts in Joplin
Joplin -- Various local and national organizations have banded together to help the relief effort in Joplin after one of the most deadly tornadoes ever in the history of the United States hit the area on Sunday.
May 25, 2011
ESPN's Andy Katz talks with men's basketball coach Robert Corn about the tornado relief effort
Robert Corn couldn't talk Tuesday night. As soon as he picked up the phone, tornado warning sirens went off again in Joplin, Mo.
May 19, 2011
Women's basketball signs junior college post
Missouri Southern women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts has announced the signing of Nyzera Fleming to a national letter of intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall.
May 17, 2011
Southern men's and women's track and field qualifies five individuals for 2011 Outdoor Track Championships
The Missouri Southern men's and women's outdoor track and field teams have qualified five different individuals for the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships to be held May 26-28 in Stanislaus, Calif.
May 17, 2011
Southern Captures 2010-11 Sonic Trophy Series
In its second year of existence, the friendly competition between the athletic departments at Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State known as the Sonic Trophy Series has once again been captured by Southern as the Trophy was presented in a ceremony on campus.
May 14, 2011
Lions tracksters compete at ESU Last Chance
The Missouri Southern men's and women's track teams competed at the Emporia State Last Chance this weekend with bids to nationals on the line.
May 12, 2011
Lions baseball have six named All-MIAA
Missouri Southern junior catcher Dallas Burke has been named first team All-MIAA as a total of six Lions picked up post season honors as announced by the league office today.
May 12, 2011
Men's Basketball adds transfer from Northern Michigan
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Northern Michigan transfer Matt Everson to attend Southern and begin play with the Lions next fall.
May 12, 2011
Bulgurova and Kline named finalists for MSSU Outstanding Graduate
It’s one thing to have a student-athlete be among a group of three finalists for your university’s Outstanding Graduate Award. But for two of the three to come from athletics, and both from the same team, it’s unheard of and that’s just the case this year as women’s track and field athletes Victoria Kline and Olga Bulgurova were two of the three finalists for Missouri Southern’s Outstanding Graduate Award.
May 10, 2011
Lions Softball Announces Summer Camps
Missouri Southern Head Softball Coach Bill Gray has announced the dates and times for this year’s summer camps.
May 10, 2011
Men's Basketball announces D-I Transfer
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Division I transfer Christian Salecich from Saint Louis University to attend Southern and play basketball beginning this fall.
May 9, 2011
Skyler Bowlin/Jasmine Lovejoy win annual awards at Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony
Skyler Bowlin was named both the Male Athlete of the Year and E.O. & Virginia Humphrey winner, while Jasmine Lovejoy was named the Female Athlete of the Year at the annual Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony tonight.
May 8, 2011
Lions women pick up two All-MIAA honors in final day of 2011 MIAA Championship
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team picked up two All-MIAA selections and finished seventh overall in the final day of the 2011 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Emporia State University today.
May 8, 2011
Reynolds takes home high jump title as Lions men finish fifth at 2011 MIAA Championships
Corey Reynolds won the high jump as the Missouri Southern men's track and field team finished fifth at the 2011 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Emporia State University.
May 7, 2011
Lions women in sixth place after day one of 2011 MIAA Championships
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team is in sixth place overall after day one of the 2011 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Emporia State University.
May 7, 2011
Southern men in fifth place after day one of 2011 MIAA Championships
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team is in fifth place after day one of the 2011 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Emporia State University.
May 7, 2011
Southern baseball sweeps a double-header at Fort Hays
The Missouri Southern baseball team exacted a bit of revenge today as the Lions swept a double-header at Fort Hays State, winning 13-5 in the opener and 14-4 in the nightcap.
May 7, 2011
Lions Softball Ends Season with a 4-0 Loss to #15 Emporia State
The Missouri Southern Softball team (32-22, 14-8 MIAA) saw their best season since 2002 come to an end in the MIAA Post-Season Tournament with a 4-0 loss to No. 15-ranked Emporia State Hornets.
May 6, 2011
Lions drop series opener 16-5 at Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern baseball team fell victim to the big inning as Fort Hays scored ten runs over the first four innings and went on to defeat the Lions 16-5 tonight in eight innings of the series opener between the two teams.
May 6, 2011
Aki Nummela raises NCAA provisional with 6th place finish in 1,500 at Arkansas
Missouri Southern senior Aki Nummela improved his provisional qualifying time in a tune-up race tonight at the Arkansas Twilight in Fayetteville.
May 6, 2011
Lions Split Pair in First Day of MIAA Post-Season Tournament
After winning with a walk off single against fifth seed Northwest Missouri in round one the Missouri Southern Lions (32-21) felt the sting of the walk off as they dropped the winner's bracket semi-final 7-6 to first seeded Missouri Western.
May 5, 2011
Lions Softball Lands Five on All-MIAA Squad
The Missouri Southern Lions softball team landed five ladies on the All-MIAA squad announced today at the MIAA Post-Season Tournament in Overland Park, Kan.
May 5, 2011
Rain Delays Day One of MIAA Softball Post-Season Tournament
The MIAA Post-Season Softball Tournament has been pushed back one full day because of inclement weather in Overland Park, Kan.
May 5, 2011
Lions sign three for 2011
Missouri Southern volleyball coach Trish Knight has announced the signing of three high school athletes to a national letter of intent to attend Southern and play volleyball in the fall.
May 4, 2011
Andy Hogenmiller finishes tied for 45th at NCAA Super Regional
Missouri Southern junior Andy Hogenmiller finished tied for 45th today after the final round of the 2011 NCAA Division II Super Regional held at Cherry Blossom Golf Course in Georgetown, Ky.
May 2, 2011
Lions Softball Earns Fourth Seed in the MIAA Post-Season Tournament
The Missouri Southern Lions Softball (31-20, 14-8 MIAA) has earned the fourth seed in the MIAA Post-Season Tournament to be held May 5-7 at the Blue Valley Sports Complex in Overland Park, Kan.
May 3, 2011
Second round at NCAA Golf Super Regional postponed due to rain
The second round at the 2011 NCAA Golf Super Regional has been postponed due to rain in the northern Kentucky region.
May 2, 2011
Andy Hogenmiller tied for 61st after first round of NCAA Super Regional
Missouri Southern junior Andy Hogenmiller shot a first-round 76 and is tied for 61st after day one of the NCAA Division II Super Regional held at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, Ky.
May 2, 2011
Brandy Simpson breaks school record in the heptathlon finishing 7th in the process
Missouri Southern women's track and field athlete Brandy Simpson finished seventh in the 2011 MIAA Heptathlon, breaking her own school record in the process today at Pittsburg State University.
May 2, 2011
Women's Basketball signs junior college transfer
Missouri Southern women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts has announced the signing of Samantha Gray to a national letter of intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall of 2011.
May 1, 2011
Brandy Simpson in 7th after day one of 2011 MIAA Heptathlon
Missouri Southern's Brandy Simpson is in 7th place overall after day one of the 2011 MIAA Heptathlon held at Pittsburg State University.
April 30, 2011
Lions finish off four-game sweep at Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern baseball team finished off a four-game sweep of Southwest Baptist today, taking both ends of a double-header, winning 13-6 in the opener and 23-4 in the finale.
April 30, 2011
Lions Softball Celebrates Seniors With Sweep of Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern Lions softball (31-20, 14-8 MIAA) celebrated their seniors today in style with a 6-3 & 7-3 sweep of the visiting Southwest Baptist University Bearcats at Lea Kungle Field.
April 29, 2011
Lions women pick up two titles at Williams/Laptad
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team picked up two titles and ten top three finishes at the 2011 Bill Williams/Bob Laptad Invitational today at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
April 29, 2011
Lions men compete at Laptad/Williams Invitational
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team competed at its last event of the year before the MIAA Track and Field Championships today at the 2011 Bob Laptad/Bill Williams Invitational at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
April 29, 2011
Lions Softball Splits Twinbill with Central Missouri
On the eve of senior day the Missouri Southern Lions (29-20, 12-8 MIAA) split a MIAA twinbill with the University of Central Missouri Jennies today winning game one 6-9 and dropping the night cap 7-4.
April 29, 2011
Southern baseball sweeps a double-header at Southwest Baptist
Behind a pair of complete-game wins by pitchers Cody Griebling and Brett Abell, the Missouri Southern Baseball team swept a double-header at Southwest Baptist today, winning 5-0 and 6-4.
April 28, 2011
Lions Softball Sweeps Truman State
Missouri Southern Lions Softball (28-19, 11-7 MIAA) swept Truman State 3-0, and 6-3 in a MIAA twinbill today in Kirksville, Mo
April 28, 2011
Men's basketball signs high school post from Oklahoma
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Greg Renfroe to a national letter of intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall of 2011.
April 27, 2011
Skyler Bowlin signs professional basketball contract with German team
Missouri Southern senior guard Skyler Bowlin has signed a contract with the BG Leitershofen/Stadtbergen Red Kangaroos, a professional basketball team in Augsburg, Germany
April 27, 2011
Lions vs. Jennies Softball Moved Back To Friday
The Missouri Southern Lions (29-16, 9-7 MIAA) and the University of Central Missouri Jennies game that was moved to Sunday May 1, at 1pm has been moved back to Friday April 29 at 5pm due to a conflict in school scheduling in Warrensburg, Missouri.
April 26, 2011
Mother Nature Forces More Changes to Southern Softball Schedule
Head Coach Bill Gray announced changes to the remaining three MIAA double headers today, due to weather conditions in Kirksville, Mo.
April 25, 2011
Rain Forces Another Change in Softball Schedule
With the rain over the weekend and the impending forecast for tonight and tomorrow Truman State University and Missouri Southern State University have moved their MIAA double header from Tuesday April 26 to Wednesday April 27.
April 23, 2011
Lions women compete at rain-soaked John McDonnell Invite
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team concluded a rain-soaked weekend at John McDonnell Invite at the University of Arkansas.
April 23, 2011
4X100 wins at Arkansas/Reynolds, Nummela pick up provisionals
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team picked up a win in the 4x100m relay, while Corey Reynolds and Aki Nummela picked up provisional scores at the John McDonnell Invite at the University of Arkansas.
April 24, 2011
Missouri Southern's Andy Hogenmiller earns individual spot in NCAA Regionals
Missouri Southern junior golfer Andy Hogenmiller has been named as one of four individuals to compete at this year's NCAA Division II Golf Super Regional to be played at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, Ky., May 2-4.
April 23, 2011
Lions Softball Splits Pair with Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern Softball squad (26-19, 9-7 MIAA) split a pair with sister school Missouri Western today in St. Joseph, Mo. The Lions won game one 7-0, and dropped the night cap 5-4 in 9 innings.
April 23, 2011
Lions split final two games with Lincoln
Missouri Southern got two outstanding pitching performances today, but managed just a split with visiting Lincoln University, winning game one, 4-0, but dropping game two, 6-4.
April 22, 2011
Southern women pick up a pair of provisionals in the shot at Central Missouri
Missouri Southern picked up a pair of provisional marks in the shot put today from Nicole Green and Kylie Cornman as the Lions sent a pair of throwers to compete at the Mule Relays in Warrensburg.
April 22, 2011
Southern men's track compete at Central Missouri and KU
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team sent a pair of throwers to Central Missouri tonight and a distance runner to the Kansas Relays last night.
April 22, 2011
Southern splits a double-header with Lincoln
A little over eight hours at the park, only four and a half playing baseball, and the Missouri Southern baseball team split a double-header with visiting Lincoln University, winning the opener 8-3, but dropping the nightcap 5-3.
April 22, 2011
Reed sets new marK, Lions Softball Splits with #14 Emporia State
Junior Nicole Reed had a record setting performance inside the circle in the night cap as the Missouri Southern Lions (25-18, 8-6 MIAA) split with No. 14-ranked Emporia State Hornets.
April 21, 2011
Baseball start time for Friday pushed up an hour
The start time for the Missouri Southern baseball double-header against Lincoln University for this Friday, April 22, has been pushed up an hour.
April 20, 2011
Vengels named MIAA Co-Female Field Athlete of the Week
Missouri Southern junior Lisa Vengels has been named the MIAA Co-Female Field Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today.
April 20, 2011
Missouri Southern claims second-straight Sonic Trophy
With a sweep by the Lions softball team tonight, the Missouri Southern athletic department has secured the Sonic Trophy for the second-straight year.
April 20, 2011
Lions Softball Sweeps Pittsburg State, Earns Sonic Series Trophy Point
The Missouri Southern Softball Lions (24-17, 7-5 MIAA) swept the Pittsburg State Gorillas 1-0 and 5-1 tonight in Pittsburg, Kan.
April 19, 2011
Lions finish in fourth at 2011 MIAA Golf Championships
The Missouri Southern golf team struggled in its final round and finished in fourth place overall at the 2011 MIAA Men's Golf Championships at Tiffany Greens Golf Club in Kansas City.
April 19, 2011
Trish Knight named head volleyball coach at Missouri Southern
Missouri Southern Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman has announced that former Texas Tech and Missouri State-West Plains head coach Trish Knight has been selected to be the sixth head coach in the history of Missouri Southern volleyball.
April 18, 2011
Lions golf in third place after first two rounds at MIAA Championship
The Missouri Southern golf team is in third place after the first two rounds of the 2011 MIAA Golf Championships at Tiffany Springs Golf Club in Kansas City.
April 18, 2011
Men's Basketball signs Iowa junior college product
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Michael Thompson to a national letter of intent to attend Southern and play basketball beginning in the fall of 2011.
April 17, 2011
Lions drop final two games in Omaha
The Missouri Southern baseball team lost both ends of a double-header today at Nebraska-Omaha, falling 9-0 and 4-2 to the Mavericks in the final two games of the weekend series.
April 16, 2011
Vengels ties school record and automatically qualifies in high jump at Pitt State
Lisa Vengels tied her own school record and automatically qualified for the D-II National Meet at the Gorilla Classic hosted by Pittsburg State today.
April 16, 2011
Lions men take home two titles at Pittsburg State
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team picked up two titles today at the Gorilla Classic hosted by Pittsburg State University.
April 16, 2011
Lions drop a double-header at Nebraska-Omaha
The Missouri Southern baseball team lost both ends of a double-header today at Nebraska-Omaha, falling 9-5 in the opener and 9-7 in the nightcap.
April 15, 2011
Simpson places eighth in the heptathlon at ESU
Missouri Southern track athlete Brandy Simpson finished up day two of the heptathlon in eighth place at the Emporia State Combined Multis today in Emporia.
April 15, 2011
Rain Forces Cancelletion of MIAA North Crossover
With rain forecasted for the rest of today and tomorrow Truman State University has cancelled the MIAA North Crossover.
April 15, 2011
Lions football to conclude spring ball with final practice Saturday
The Missouri Southern football team will conclude spring ball this Saturday with the annual Green and Gold Spring game at 9 am in Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
April 14, 2011
Simpson in 8th place after day one of ESU Multis
Missouri Southern women's track and field athlete Brandy Simpson is in eighth place after day one of the heptathlon at the 2011 Emporia State Multis in Emporia.
April 14, 2011
Mother Nature Rears Ugly Head Again, Forces Changes to MIAA Softball Crossover
The Truman State Athletic Department announced today that the MIAA North Crossover has been pushed back a day due to forcasted weather in Kriksville this weekend.
April 13, 2011
Southern Softball Splits Pair with Blue Tigers
Missouri Southern softball (22-17, 5-5 MIAA) split a pair of conference games with the Blue Tigers of Lincoln University today in Jefferson City falling 3-0 in the first game and winning the night cap 7-6 in extra frames.
April 13, 2011
Men's Basketball signs Kentucky high school product
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Stephen Atkinson to a National Letter of Intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall of 2011.
April 12, 2011
Lions golf finish in sixth place at UCM Heart of America Classic
The Missouri Southern golf team had their best round of the tournament and finished in sixth place today at the Central Missouri Heart of America Classic at Keth Memorial Golf Course in Warrensburg.
April 12, 2011
Lions sweep Pitt State in double-header and earn Sonic Trophy Series point
Jesse Kinzey hit two home runs in game two of the double-header and the Missouri Southern Lions saw two masterful pitching performances in sweeping Pittsburg State in baseball action today at Joe Becker Stadium, 9-3 and 6-1. The Lions also pick up the Sonic Trophy Series point by taking three of four games from the Gorillas in the season series.
April 12, 2011
Lions Softball Takes Two From Northeastern (Okla.) State
The Missouri Southern Lions softball team (21-16, 4-4 MIAA) earned a pair of wins Tuesday afternoon, defeating visiting Northeastern State 2-1 and 7-1 in Joplin.
April 11, 2011
Lions in sixth place after day one at UCM Heart of America Invitational
The Missouri Southern golf team is in sixth place after day one at the Central Missouri/Heart of America Invitational at Keth Memorial Golf Course in Warrensburg.
April 10, 2011
Southern to serve as host to Special Olympics on Friday
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department is proud to host the annual Special Olympics Southwest Area Spring Games at Fred Hughes Stadium on Friday, April 15 where an estimated 650 athletes will compete in a variety of events.
April 9, 2011
Southern women take home three titles at ESU
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team took home three titles at the State Farm/Emporia State Relays today in Emporia.
April 9, 2011
Reynolds hits strong provisional in high jump at ESU
Missouri Southern jumper Corey Reynolds picked up a strong provisional today and placed second in the high jump at the State Farm/Emporia State Relays.
April 9, 2011
Lions drop final two games at No. 5 Emporia State
The Missouri Southern baseball team dropped a pair of games today at fifth-ranked Emporia State, losing game one 12-2 and the nightcap 11-8. The Lions also lost the completion of game two from yesterday, 7-5.
April 9, 2011
Lions Softball Sweeps Washburn
The Missouri Southern Lions softball team (19-16, 4-4 MIAA) swept a pair of league games today from Washburn University in Joplin, 9-0 and 9-1.
April 8, 2011
Southern drops heartbreaker at 5th ranked ESU, second game suspended due to lightning
The Missouri Southern baseball team held a 3-2 lead with two outs in the bottom of the seventh at 5th ranked Emporia State this afternoon, but a walk and two hit batters led to the tying and game-winning run as the Lions fell 4-3 in game one against the Hornets. Game two was suspended in the bottom of the eighth with the Lions trailing 4-3 due to lightning and will resume at noon tomorrow.
April 8, 2011
Lions Softball Splits Pair with Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern Lions Softball (17-16, 2-4 MIAA) split a pair with the Fort Hays State Tigers today at Lea Kungle Field in Joplin.
April 7, 2011
Two Local Businesses Honored at Softball Games Friday
The Missouri Southern Athletic Department will recognize this Friday two local businesses in conjunction with improvements made to Lea Kungle Field in the fall of 2010-spring 2011. The ceremony will be held in between the conference double header against Fort Hays State at approximately at 5:45 PM.
April 7, 2011
Weather forces weekend schedule changes for Baseball
The scheduled weekend series for the Missouri Southern baseball team at second ranked Emporia State has been altered due to forcasted weather in the area.
April 6, 2011
Lions Softball Splits Pair with Missouri S&T
The Missouri Southern Lions (16-15, 1-3 MIAA) dropped game one at Missouri S&T, 8-0 in five innings, before coming from behind to push the Lady Miners into the final frame of game two, winning 2-1.
April 5, 2011
Southern Wins Strike Out Cancer Game Against Pittsburg State
After three weather postponements, the Missouri Southern Lions (15-14, 1-3 MIAA) and the Gorillas of Pittsburg State finally got to play their non-conference game today at Lea Kungle Field in Joplin as the Lions emerged victorious 4-3.
April 5, 2011
Dane Kolkmeyer named MIAA Co-Hitter of the Week
Missouri Southern sophomore second basemen Dane Kolkmeyer has been named the MIAA Co-Hitter of the Week the league announced today.
April 5, 2011
Lions finish 10th at UCO Kickingbird Classic
The Missouri Southern golf team slipped from sixth to tenth after the final round of the 2011 Central Oklahoma/Kickingbird Classic today at Kickingbird Golf Course in Edmond.
April 4, 2011
Lions golf in sixth place after opening day at Central Oklahoma Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team improved its round two score by 22 strokes and are in sixth place after two rounds at the Kickingbird Classic at Kickingbird Golf Club in Edmond.
April 3, 2011
Kolkmeyer's Slam helps Lions split a double-header with Washburn
A grand slam from Dane Kolkmeyer in the sixth inning was part of six Lions runs and helped Southern to an 11-6 win and a split in the double-header today against visiting Washburn. The Lions dropped the opener 8-7 in extra innings.
April 2, 2011
Michael Juergens hits provisional height in pole vault at Arkansas
Missouri Southern vaulter Michael Juergens placed second and picked up a provisional height in the pole vault at the University of Arkansas Spring Invite today in Fayetteville.
April 2, 2011
Green/Vengels record provisional marks at Arkansas Spring Invitational
Missouri Southern juniors Lisa Vengels and Nicole Green both picked up a provisional mark in their respective events today as Vengels won the high jump and Green was second in the shot at the University of Arkansas Spring Invitational.
April 2, 2011
Southern baseball splits with Washburn in first of two double-headers
The Missouri Southern baseball team scored eight runs in the first inning of game two and held off a late push by Washburn as the Lions split a double-header with the Ichabods today, dropping game one 12-7, but winning the nightcap, 12-11.
April 2, 2011
Lions Softball Splits With Bearcats of Northwest Missouri
The Missouri Southern Lions (14-14, 1-3 MIAA) picked up their first conference victory on the season defeating then league leading Northwest Missouri State University 5-0 in game one before falling 8-5 in the night cap on Saturday at Lea Kungle Field in Joplin.
April 1, 2011
Lions Drop MIAA Opening Double Header to #21 Nebraska Omaha
The Missouri Southern Lions (13-13, 0-2) dropped their MIAA opening double header to No. 21-ranked Nebraska Omaha today, 2-0 and 11-4.
March 30, 2011
Lions fall 1-0 at Drury in non-conference pitcher's duel
Tee Helsel went 3-4 and four Lions pitchers held Drury to just one run, but that wasn't enough, as the Missouri Southern baseball team fell 1-0 today in non-conference action at Drury.
March 29, 2011
Lions golf finishes in fifth place at Dallas Baptist Invitational
The Missouri Southern golf team shot a final round 285 and finished tied for fifth at the 2011 Dallas Baptist Invitational today at the Golf Club of Dallas.
March 29, 2011
Coach Robert Corn Named a Finalist for National Coach of the Year
Missouri Southern head basketball coach Robert Corn has been named one of 17 finalists for the Collegeinsider.com's Clarence "Big House" Gaines Division II Coach of the Year award as announced by the organization today. The winner will be announced at the CollegeInsider.com awards banquet on April 1 in Houston, site of the men’s basketball championship.
March 29, 2011
Southern-Pitt State Strike Out Cancer Game Pushed Back Again
The Missouri Southern-Pitt State Strike Out Cancer softball game has been pushed back again, due to weather conditions.
March 29, 2011
Bowlin named to Basketball Times All-American Team
Missouri Southern senior guard Skyler Bowlin has been named to his third All-American team as the Arkansas native was a second-team pick of Basketball Times Magazine the publication has announced.
March 28, 2011
Lions tied for sixth place after day one at Dallas Baptist Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team shot a sizzling 291 and 293 today in the opening two rounds at the Dallas Baptist Invitational and sit tied for sixth place with Wayland Baptist University.
March 28, 2011
Pat Lipira and Rod Smith amongst a group of 11 individuals and six teams to be inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame
Former Missouri Southern head softball coach Dr. Pat Lipira and former Lion Football standout Rod Smith are among a group of 11 individuals and six teams to be inducted into the MIAA Hall of Fame this year, the league announced today. The Class of 2011 will be officially inducted into the hall at the annual MIAA Awards Dinner, which will begin at 7 p.m. CT, June 9 at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City, Mo.
March 25, 2011
Skyler Bowlin scores 10 points in Division II All-Star Game
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin scored ten points and pulled down six boards in helping the West All-Stars defeat the East, 96-91 tonight in the 2011 Reese's NABC Division II All-Star Game.
March 25, 2011
Southern baseball drops a double-header to 4th ranked Central Missouri
The Missouri Southern baseball team was an out away from a win in the opener against fourth-ranked Central Missouri, but a three-run home run put Central Missouri on top and gave the Mules the opener, 5-4 as Central swept a double-header from the Lions today. The Lions dropped the nightcap 9-4.
March 24, 2011
Southern splits with fourth ranked Central Missouri
The Missouri Southern baseball team split a double-header with fourth ranked Central Missouri, dropping game one, 14-3, but taking the nightcap 9-1 behind a complete-game from Cody Griebling.
March 24, 2011
Mother Nature Forces Lions Softball to Rearrange Travel Plans
Missouri Southern softball coach Bill Gray announced today that the weekend games at Lincoln and Truman have been rescheduled.
March 22, 2011
Weekend baseball schedule altered
Due to impending weather issues, the schedule for this weekend's MIAA series with fourth ranked Central Missouri has been changed.
March 22, 2011
Lions finish eighth at Midwestern State Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team moved from 11th to 8th after the final day of the 2011 Midwestern State Invitational at Wichita Falls Country Club.
March 22, 2011
Skyler Bowlin named one of eight finalists for NABC National Player of the Year
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin can keep adding to the trophy case as the recently named All-American has been selected as one of eight finalists for the National Association of Basketball Coaches National Player of the Year award.
March 22, 2011
Skyler Bowlin named to two All-American teams
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin has been named to two different All-American teams as he was a third team pick of Daktronics, as well as being a first-team pick by the coaches.
March 21, 2011
Lions golf in 11th after first two rounds at Midwestern State Invite
The Missouri Southern golf team is in 11th place after day one of the Midwestern State Invitational at Wichita Falls Country Club.
March 20, 2011
Southern Softball Splits Final Pair at MIAA Crossover
The Missouri Southern Lions softball sqaud (13-11) picked up a 2-0 win over Fort Hays State and fell in their second 2-1 to No. 22-ranked Missouri Western.
March 20, 2011
Lions drop series finale at Truman State, 5-4
The Missouri Southern baseball team opened up an early 3-1 lead, but Truman scored five unanswered runs and that proved enough as the Lions fell to the Bulldogs, 5-4 today.
March 19, 2011
Lions win a pair of extra-inning games at Truman state by identical scores of 6-4
March 19, 2011
Lions Softball Drops a Pair in Day Two of MIAA Crossover
The Missouri Southern Lions Softball team (12-10) dropped a pair of games today in day two action of the first MIAA Crossover of 2011.
March 18, 2011
Lions Softball Trades Shutouts in First Day of MIAA Crossover
The Missouri Southern softball team (12-8) traded a pair of shutouts today in Springfield, Mo. at the first MIAA Crossover of 2011.
March 18, 2011
Lions drop series opener at Truman State, 5-2
The Missouri Southern baseball team fell victim to three unearned runs today and dropped the opener of an MIAA series at Truman State, falling to the Bulldogs, 5-2.
March 18, 2011
Skyler Bowlin to play in Division II All-Star Game
Missouri Southern senior guard Skyler Bowlin has been selected to play in the 2011 Reese's NCAA Division II All-Star Game on Friday, March 25 during the Elite Eight in Springfield, Mass.
March 16, 2011
Lions split double-header with Pittsburg State
The Missouri Southern baseball team split a double-header with rival Pittsburg State today, dropping the first game, 6-0 but rebounding to take the nightcap 17-10 in the first two of four Sonic Trophy Series games the teams will play.
March 15, 2011
Missouri Southern Football to play in 2011 St. Louis Gateway Classic
The Missouri Southern football team will be playing a game in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis this season, as the Lions will take on Lincoln University in the 2011 Ameren St. Louis Gateway Classic on September 24.
March 15, 2011
Skyler Bowlin named first-team NABC All-District/Jason Adams second team
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin can add another accomplishment to the list that is already large as he has been named first-team All-District by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
March 14, 2011
Rain Pushes Southern-Pitt State Doubleheader to Wednesday
The first leg of the baseball portion of the Sonic Trophy Series between Southern and Pittsburg State has been pushed back one day.
March 11, 2011
Behind The Scenes Video From The NCAA D-II South Central Regional
Check here for behind the scenes video from the Lions' trip to the University of Cental Oklahoma to compete in the 2011 NCAA D-II South Central Regional. Check back often to get an inside look at what your Lions are doing.
March 13, 2011
Lions season ends with 75-52 loss in regional semi finals to Midwestern State
The ninth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball season came to an end tonight in the semifinals of the South Central Regional as the Lions fell 75-52 to sixth seed Midwestern State.
March 13, 2011
Lions take the rain-shortened finale of the series with Northwest Missouri, 1-0
The Missouri Southern Lions picked up a 1-0 win in a rain-shortened finale of the series against Northwest Missouri at Joe Becker.
March 12, 2011
Green/Vengels earn All-American status at 2011 Indoor Nationals
Nicole Green and Lisa Vengels both earned All-American honors today in the final day of the 2011 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships.
March 12, 2011
Michael Juergens places ninth in pole vault at 2011 D-II Nationals
Missouri Southern sophomore pole vaulter Michael Juergens placed ninth today in the vault at the 2011 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Nationals.
March 12, 2011
Lions split a double-header with Northwest Missouri
The Missouri Southern baseball team split an MIAA double-header today, winning the opener, 2-1, but dropping the night cap, 4-3 to visiting Northwest Missouri at Joe Becker Stadium in Joplin.
March 12, 2011
9th ranked Lions move on to round of 32 with 82-79 OT win over Washburn
A three point basket by Jason Adams with 25 seconds left in the overtime period sent the ninth ranked Missouri Southern Basketball Program into the round of 32, defeating Washburn 82-79 in overtime in the first round of the NCAA D-II South Central Regional.
March 12, 2011
Lions Softball Sweeps Peacocks
The Missouri Southern Softball squad (11-7) swept visiting Upper Iowa University, 3-1 and 8-7, today at Lea Kungle Field in Joplin.
March 11, 2011
Lions hold on to defeat Northwest Missouri, 7-6 in baseball action
The Missouri Southern Lions scored seven runs over the first three innings and made it hold, defeating Northwest Missouri 7-6 today in the first game of the four-game conference series at Joe Becker Stadium.
March 11, 2011
Tanksley finishes 11th in the high jump at 2011 NCAA Indoor Championships
Missouri Southern freshman Clark Tanksley placed 11th today in the high jump at the 2011 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships.
March 10, 2011
Lions to open up spring football practice this Saturday
The Missouri Southern football team will open up spring drills this Saturday, March 12 with a 9:30 am practice at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
March 10, 2011
MIAA Championship T-Shirts Are On Sale
A limited number of MIAA Championship t-shirts are on sale in the Missouri Southern athletics office.
March 9, 2011
Lovejoy Named to Second Team All-South Central Region
Senior Jasmine Lovejoy was named to the Second Team of the All-South Central Regional team that was announced today.
March 9, 2011
Bowlin named South Central Region Player of the Year by SID's
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin has been named the Daktronics South Central Region Player of the Year as voted on by the sports information directors in the region.
March 9, 2011
Women's Track signs six for 2011-12
Missouri Southern women's track and field and cross country coach Patty Vavra has announced the signing of six student-athletes to national letters of intent to attend Southern and participate in track and field and cross country beginning in the fall.
March 9, 2011
Softball game with Pittsburg State postponed again
Mother nature has yet again forced the change in the scheduled game between the Missouri Southern softball team and Pittsburg State this week.
March 9, 2011
Men's Track signs eight for 2011-12
Missouri Southern men's track and field and cross country coach Tom Rutledge has announced the signing of eight student-athletes to national letters of intent to attend Southern and participate in track and field/cross country beginning in the fall.
March 8, 2011
Lions Softball Announces Schedule Changes
Southern Softball announced today two schedule changes involving games this week.
March 7, 2011
Lions drop a pair to Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern baseball team dropped a pair of tough games today to Missouri Western, losing 1-0 in game one and 7-5 in 11 in innings in game two.
March 7, 2011
Regional Basketball Ticket Information
The Missouri Southern Athletic Department has announced the following ticket availability for the upcoming Division II South Central Region Men’s Basketball Tournament to be held March 12-15 in Edmond, Oklahoma.
March 6, 2011
Lions Earn No. 2 Seed In the 2011 NCAA South Central Region Tournament/Face off with No. 7 Washburn
The eighth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team is the second seed and will travel to Central Oklahoma to face Washburn on Saturday in the 2011 NCAA Division II South Central Region, the NCAA announced today. The University of Central Oklahoma will serve as the host and No. 1 seed in the tournament.
March 6, 2011
Lions Softball Drops Final Two Games in Mathis-Zenner Memorial
The Missouri Southern Lions (9-7) closed out the Mathis-Zenner Memorial Classic with to losses against Central Oklahoma, 3-1, and Drury University, 8-4.
March 6, 2011
Lions fall 89-83 to Fort Hays in MIAA Championship Game
The eighth ranked Missouri Southern Basketball team posed a fierce comeback, but couldn't complete the rally and fell 89-83 to 19th ranked Fort Hays State today in the Championship Game of the 2011 MIAA Tournament at Municipal Auditorium.
March 6, 2011
Lions baseball splits double-header with Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern baseball team split a double-header with visiting Missouri Western today, dropping the first game 5-3 in extra innings, but rebounding to take the nightcap, 2-1.
March 6, 2011
Missouri Southern to host NCAA Championship Selection Show Watch Party
The Missouri Southern athletic department will host a watch party for the 2011 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship Selection Show tonight in the theater of the Biemdiek Student Recreation Center on the campus of Missouri Southern.
March 5, 2011
Southern Softball Sweeps Day One of Mathis-Zenner Memorial Tournament
The Missouri Southern softball team opened up the seventh annual Teri (Mathis) Zenner Memorial Classic with a pair of wins on Sunday at Lea Kungle Field.
March 5, 2011
Eighth ranked Lions move on to MIAA Tournament Championship with 88-85 win over UNO
A three from Skyler Bowlin with 39 seconds to go broke an 82-82 tie and the eighth ranked Lions went on to defeat Nebraska-Omaha 88-85, moving on to the championship game of the 2011 MIAA Basketball Tournament at historic Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.
March 4, 2011
Lions Women Drop Heartbreaker in MIAA Post-Season Tournament Quarterfinal
The Missouri Southern women (17-10, 15-9 MIAA) dropped a heartbreaker in overtime at Municipal Auditorum today, 61-57, to Pittsburg State.
March 4, 2011
Baseball weekend series schedule altered
The schedule for this weekend's Missouri Southern baseball series with Missouri Western has been changed due to forecasted rain in the Joplin area.
March 3, 2011
Eighth ranked Lions take out SBU 101-94 in first round of MIAA Tournament
The eighth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team took a lead with just under two minutes to go in the first half and never trailed from that point on, defeating Southwest Baptist, 101-94 in the first round of the 2011 MIAA Basketball Tournament in Municipal Auditorium.
March 2, 2011
Lions Women Move Up Two Spots in Regional Poll
The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball team moved up two spots to 8th this week in the South Central Regional Poll that was released today.
March 2, 2011
Women's track qualifies two for nationals/Eight named All-Region
Missouri Southern women's track athletes Lisa Vengels and Nicole Green have both qualified for the 2011 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships to be held in Albuquerque, NM next weekend.
March 2, 2011
Men's Track qualifies two for nationals/Five named All-Region
Missouri Southern men's track athletes Michael Juergens and Clark Tanksley have both qualified for the 2011 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships to be held in Albuquerque, NM next weekend.
March 1, 2011
Two Lions Picked for All-MIAA Teams
Senior Jasmine Lovejoy and sophomore Erin Rice are the lone representatives for Missouri Southern on the All-MIAA squads as the league announced the end of year awards.
March 1, 2011
Southern Sweeps MIAA Men's Basketball End of Year Awards
Missouri Southern senior Skyler Bowlin, as well as coach Robert Corn were unanimous picks as MIAA Player and Coach of the Year as the league announced its end of the year winners and All-MIAA team today.
February 15, 2011
Southern Softball Splits Season Opening Doubleheader at Southwestern Oklahoma State
The Missouri Southern softball squad (1-1) split their season opening doubleheader at Southwestern Oklahoma State (3-1) today. The Lions won game one 3-1 and dropped the night cap 11-2 to the Bulldogs.
February 28, 2011
Thomann named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern junior center Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as annoucned by the league office today.
February 27, 2011
Women's track finishes third at 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team finished third and secured the Sonic Trophy Series Point today in the final day of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Central Missouri.
February 27, 2011
Juergens wins the pole vault in final day of 2011 MIAA Indoor Track Championships
Missouri Southern's Michael Juergens picked up a provisional and won the pole vault in the final day of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Central Missouri.
February 27, 2011
Southern Splits Final Day of Border Battle
The Missouri Southern Lions Softball (6-4) split the final day of the 2011 Boarder Battle, losing 13-8 to Cameron University before downing Southwestern Oklahoma State 8-4 in the nightcap.
February 27, 2011
Lions score three in the eighth to come from behind and beat Augustana, 8-7
he Missouri Southern baseball team scored three times in the bottom of the eighth and Ryan Wheat pitched a scoreless inning and two thirds for the win as the Lions came from behind to defeat Augustana, 8-7 at Joe Becker Stadium.
February 26, 2011
Women's track in first after day two of 2011 MIAA Indoor Championships
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team is in first place after day two of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Central Missouri.
February 26, 2011
Southern Softball Sweeps Day 1 of Boarder Battle
The Missouri Southern softball squad (5-3) swept day one competition at the 2011 MSSU Boarder Battle, defeating Rockhurst Univeristy 9-8 in the opener and downing Southeastern Oklahoma 3-1 in the nightcap.
February 26, 2011
Men's track in sixth after day two of MIAA Championships
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team is in sixth place with 13 points after day two of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Central Missouri.
February 26, 2011
No. 8 Southern men lead from start to finish in 83-64 win over Northwest
The eighth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team led from start to finish and defeated visiting Northwest Missouri on senior night in front of more than 2,000 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center today.
February 26, 2011
Southern women upset No. 18 Northwest Missouri, 70-62 on senior night
Missouri Southern senior Jasmine Lovejoy ended her final home game in style and helped lead a Lions comeback and defeat of No. 18 Northwest Missouri tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 25, 2011
Vengels sets a new school record in the pentathlon, finishes fifth
Missouri Southern junior Lisa Vengels picked up a provisional and a new school record in the indoor pentathlon today in day one of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Central Missouri.
February 25, 2011
Juergens in 7th place after day one of Indoor Heptathlon
Missouri Southern's Michael Juergens is in 7th place after day one of the 2011 MIAA Indoor Heptathlon at the MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships held at Central Missouri.
February 24, 2011
Head Coach Chris Willis resigns to become Head Coach at Division I Davidson College
Missouri Southern head volleyball coach Chris Willis has announced his resignation in order to take the head coaching position at Division I Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. He returns to Davidson after serving as an assistant coach with the school from 95-97.
February 23, 2011
No. 8 Lions Claim MIAA Regular Season Title With 92-78 Win Over UNO
The eighth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team won its second MIAA Regular Season Title tonight, the first since 1999-2000, as the Lions defeated Nebraska-Omaha, 92-78 in front of more than 2,200 fans in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 23, 2011
Lions take out College of the Ozarks, 12-4
The Missouri Southern baseball team got five, one-hit innings from starter Brett Abell and the Lions defeated College of the Ozarks 12-4 today at Joe Becker Stadium.
February 23, 2011
MSSU Women Win, Stay Tied for Third in MIAA
The Missouri Southern women (16-9, 14-7 MIAA) got out to a hot start and never trailed in the first half of Wednesday night’s 72-57 victory over the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks (7-18, 4-17MIAA).
February 19, 2011
Vengels sets building/school record in auto qualification in the high jump
Missouri Southern jumper Lisa Vengels broke her own school record, downed a building record and hit an automatic qualifying mark in winning the high jump in the final day of the 2011 Radio Shack Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 20, 2011
Softball Beats Drury Then Drops Nightcap to No. 12 Midwestern State
The Missouri Southern Lions softball squad (3-3) split decisions in the final day of the Midwestern State University Invitational. The Lions downed the Drury Panthers in the first game of the day, 10-8, then fell to the No. 12-ranked Midwestern State Mustangs 13-0 in their final game.
February 19, 2011
Men's Basketball Clinches Share of MIAA Regular-Season Title With 64-63 Win at Hays
The 8th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team clinched at least a share of the 2011 MIAA Regular Season Title and will be the No. 1 seed at the upcoming MIAA Tournament, as the Lions took out 15th ranked Fort Hays, 64-63 today in Hays.
February 19, 2011
Men's Track Hits Three Provisional's in Final Day of Radio Shack Invite
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team picked up three more provisionals today in the final day of the 2011 Radio Shack Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
February 19, 2011
Lions Women Pull Away Late for 62-53 Win Over Fort Hays State
The Missouri Southern women's basketball squad (15-9, 13-7 MIAA) pulled away late from the Fort Hays Tigers (12-12, 9-11) for a 62-53 win Saturday afternoon in Hays, Kan.
February 19, 2011
Lions Split Day One at Midwestern State University Invitational
The Missouri Southern Lions softball (2-2) split decisions in the first day of the MSU Invitational, winning the first game 8-4 over Eastern New Mexico before losing their second game 13-7 to Texas Woman's University.
February 15, 2011
Live Stats Link and Tournament Page Released for Midwestern State Invitational
The Live Stats link and the tournament web page for the Midwestern State Unviersity Invitational, Feb. 19-20, was released today by the Midwestern State University Sports Information Office.
February 18, 2011
Strong men's 200 highlights day one of Radio Shack Invite
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team put five runners in the top ten of the 200m today in day one of the 2011 Radio Shack Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 18, 2011
Bragg wins the long jump in day one of Radio Shack Invite
Missouri Southern freshman Lindsey Bragg captured the title in the long jump and hit a provisional distance in the proces in day one of the 2011 Radio Shack Invitational tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 18, 2011
Plaster Foundation Pledges Two Seven-Figure Gifts For Athletic Complex
The Robert W. Plaster Foundation has pledged two substantial seven-figure gifts to the Missouri Southern Foundation, it was announced today during a regular Board of Governors meeting. The gifts, which represent the largest contribution ever made to the Foundation, will be used to help fund the construction of a baseball field and a multi-purpose athletic facility adjacent to the football field and to renovate Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
February 18, 2011
Longtime Friend of Missouri Southern, Wendell Redden Passes Away
Longtime Joplin Globe Sports Editor and 1991 inductee into the Missouri Southern Athletics Hall of Fame, Wendell Redden, passed away yesterday at the age of 77. Wendell is seen in the photo above with current Globe Sports Editor Jim Henry.
February 18, 2011
Women's Cross Country Earns USTFCCA Team Academic Award
The Missouri Southern women's cross country team earned the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Team Academic Award today as announced by the organization.
February 18, 2011
Men's Cross Country Earns USTFCCA Team Academic Award
The Missouri Southern men's cross country team earned the United States Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association Team Academic Award as announced by the organization today.
February 17, 2011
No. 8 Lions fall 71-66 at Washburn
Washburn's D'Andre Washington went 7-7 from the free-throw line down the stretch and the eighth ranked Missouri Southern Lions fell on the road, 71-66 at Washburn tonight.
February 17, 2011
Missouri Southern Women fall to No. 16-ranked Washburn Lady Blues
The Missouri Southern Women's basketball team (14-9, 12-7) fell to the No. 16-ranked Washburn Lady Blues (19-4, 15-4) 70-56 Thursday night in Topeka, Kan.
February 17, 2011
Lions split home opening double-header with Arkansas Tech
The Missouri Southern baseball team got six RBIs from Patrick Deao in game one, but split a double-header with visiting Arkansas Tech today, taking game one 20-15 and dropping the nightcap, 10-8.
February 16, 2011
Southern baseball opens up 2011 with 12-0 win at Northeastern State
Brett Abell threw seven shutout innings and freshman Tee Helsel went 4-5 with four RBIs as the Missouri Southern baseball team shutout Northeastern State, 12-0 in Tahlequah today.
February 15, 2011
Baseball start time at Northeastern State pushed back/Graceland game cancelled (UPDATED)
The Missouri Southern baseball season opener has once again been pushed back as the start time at Northeastern State has been delayed an hour and the game with Graceland on Sunday has been cancelled..
February 15, 2011
Lions basketball moves to No. 8 in latest Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team has moved up three spots in the latest NABC Division II Coaches Poll this week, climbing to No. 8, its first time in the top ten all season.
February 15, 2011
Nicole Green named MIAA Co-Field Athlete of the Week
Missouri Southern thrower Nicole Green has been named the MIAA Women's Co-Field Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today.
February 12, 2011
Jason Adams Baseline Dunk vs. Emporia State
Jason Adams continues to dazzle the crowd, this time with an amazing baseline jam against Emporia State on Feb. 12.
February 14, 2011
Skyler Bowlin named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
After a pair of 30-point performances this week, Missouri Southern senior Skyler Bowlin has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week.
February 14, 2011
Jasmine Lovejoy named MIAA Athlete of the Week
Senior guard Jasmine Lovejoy (Springfield, Mass.) has been named the MIAA Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week for February 7-13.
February 12, 2011
Southern women upset No. 20 Emporia State, 82-74 in overtime
The Missouri Southern Lions women (14-8, 12-6 MIAA) welcomed the defending NCAA Division II National Champions and 20th ranked Emporia State Lady Hornets (15-7, 12-6 MIAA) and promptly sent the Lady Hornets packing with another road loss, 82-74 in overtime.
February 12, 2011
Distance Medley Shines In Final Day At Tyson
The Missouri Southern women's distance medley relay team picked up a strong provisional and placed seventh in the final day of the Tyson Invitational today at the University of Arkansas.
February 12, 2011
Reynolds/Tanksley hit provisional marks in the high jump at Tyson
Missouri Southern jumpers Corey Reynolds and Clark Tanksley both had provisional heights in the high jump tonight in the final day of the Tyson Invitational at the University of Arkansas.
February 12, 2011
Bowlin's Career Night Lifts No. 11 Lions Over Emporia State, 92-75
Skyler Bowlin tied a career high with eight three's and set a new career high with 12 assists as the 11th ranked Missouri Southern basketball team defeated Emporia State, 95-72 tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 11, 2011
Green picks up automatic mark in the shot put at PSU
Missouri Southern thrower Nicole Green punched her ticket to nationals today with an automatic qualifying mark in the shot put as the Lions track and field team competed at both Pittsburg State and the University of Arkansas.
February 11, 2011
Coleman lands provisional in the shot put
Missouri Southern thrower James Coleman picked up a provisional in the shot put as the Lions track and field team competed at both Pittsburg State and the Unviersity of Arkansas.
February 11, 2011
Opening double header at Southwestern Oklahoma State pushed back
The Missouri Southern Lions softball opening double header against the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs has been pushed back to Tuesday, February 15.
February 11, 2011
Baseball games re-scheduled next week
The 2011 baseball season is not yet started, but mother nature has already made the Missouri Southern baseball team make changes to its schedule.
February 9, 2011
Bowlin Leads All Scorers In 90-78 Win At Pitt State
Skyler Bowlin scored 30 and the 11th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team won on the road at Pittsburg State tonight, 90-78.
February 9, 2011
Late comeback falls short in 63-60 loss at Pittsburg State
The comeback fell short for the Missouri Southern (13-8, 11-6) women as Pittsburg State (12-9, 10-7) held on to avenge an earlier loss as the Gorillas downed the Lions 63-60.
February 9, 2011
Women's Basketball Jumps Back Into Regional Rankings at No. 9
The Missouri Southern women's basketball team climbed back into the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Rankings this week taking the No. 9 spot in the latest poll.
February 7, 2011
Thomann named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern junior Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.
February 7, 2011
Lions baseball picked fourth in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern baseball team has been picked to finish fourth in the Preseason MIAA Coaches Poll the league announced today.
February 7, 2011
Southern softball picked to finish 9th in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern softball team has been picked to finish ninth in the preseason MIAA Coaches Poll the league announced today.
February 5, 2011
No. 12 Lions roll to 83-62 win at Missouri Western
The 12th ranked Missouri Southern Lions took a 19-point lead into the locker room at the half and cruised to a 21 point win, defeating Missouri Western 83-62 tonight in St. Joseph.
February 5, 2011
Tanksley wins the high jump in final day of Fazolis/Baymont
Missouri Southern freshman Clark Tanksley picked up a big provisional and a win in the high jump in the final day of the 2011 Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invitational.
February 5, 2011
Lions finish strong in second day of Fazolis/Baymont
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team had six top three finishes in the final day of the 2011 Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invitational today at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 5, 2011
Lions Women Snap 17-game Losing Streak at Missouri Western
The Missouri Southern women's basketball squad (13-7, 11-5 MIAA) broke a 17-game losing streak at St. Joseph, Mo. Saturday night by defeating Missouri Western (10-9, 7-8 MIAA) 67-61.
February 4, 2011
DMR victorious in day one of Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invite
The Missouri Southern men's disance medley relay team was victorious in day one of the Fazolis Baymont Inn Inviational today a the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
February 4, 2011
Green wins weight throw in day one of Fazolis/Baymont Invitational
Nicole Green won the weight throw and the Missouri Southern women had three top three finishes in day one of the Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 3, 2011
Lions Hold on for 63-58 Win at Lincoln
In a game that was postponed a day due to the blizzard that hit the midwest on monday night, the Missouri Southern Lions (12-7, 10-5 MIAA) held on for a 63-58 win over the Lincoln Blue Tigers (2-17, 1-14 MIAA) on Thursday night in Jefferson City, Mo.
February 3, 2011
No. 12 Lions open up early lead and take out Lincoln, 91-64
The 12th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team opened up a 47-28 halftime lead and cruised to a 91-64 win tonight at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.
February 3, 2011
MSSU Indoor Track Meet Still Scheduled As Planned
Despite the heavy snow that blanked the Joplin area recently, the scheduled Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invitational will still go on as planned this Friday-Sunday at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
February 1, 2011
Southern Basketball Double-Header At Lincoln Postponed
The scheduled men's and women's basketball games at Lincoln University in Jefferson City have been postponed until Thursday night tentatively.
February 1, 2011
Brandon Williams Named D2football.com First Team All-American
Missouri Southern sophomore defensive lineman Brandon Williams has been named to his third All-American team as D2football.com placed him on their first-team defensive squad today.
January 31, 2011
Jason Adams' 360 dunk at Emporia State up for vote at Dunks of the Year on Facebook
Missouri Southern’s Jason Adam’s 360 fast break dunk against Emporia State on January 5, 2011 was selected as a 2011 Dunk of the Year nominee, announced today by sports television production and event marketing company Intersport. The 2011 Dunk of the Year is wholly determined by fan voting and will be announced on a one-hour “Dunks of the Year” special airing on ABC April 2.
January 29, 2011
Southern men's track fare well at Central Missouri Mule Relays
The Missouri Southern men's indoor track and field team competed at the University of Central Missouri Mule Relays today in Warrensburg.
January 29, 2011
No. 11 Southern completes season-sweep of SBU with 82-72 win at home
The 11th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team shot 65 percent from the field in the second half and 59 percent overall as the Lions took out Southwest Baptist 82-72 in front of more than 2,700 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic center in Joplin.
January 29, 2011
Lions win overtime thriller, 66-61 against Southwest Baptist
A three-point play from Erin Rice at the end of regulation sent the game into overtime and the Lions came through, taking out visiting Southwest Baptist, 66-61 tonight in overtime at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 28, 2011
Lions pick up four titles at Central Missouri Mule Relays
The Missouri Southern women's indoor track and field team picked up four titles at the 2011 Central Missouri Mule Relays today at the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg.
January 28, 2011
2011 MIAA Basketball Tournament Tickets On Sale
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department announces that tickets to the MIAA Basketball Championships in Kansas City will be on sale at all remaining home basketball games, and through the MSSU Ticket Office beginning on Monday, January 31.
January 26, 2011
No. 11 Southern men fall, 75-65 at Central Missouri
The 11th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team trailed at the half and couldn't overcome the deficit falling 75-65 at Central Missouri tonight.
January 26, 2011
Central Missouri Jennies down the Lions, 69-63
The Lions would take the lead twice in the second stanza but Central Missouri (10-9, 6-7 MIAA) had an answer each time as the Jennies handed Missouri Southern (10-7, 8-5 MIAA) a 69-63 loss in Warrensburg Wednesday night.
January 26, 2011
Lions men debut at No. 1 in first NCAA Regional Rankings
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team is 15-1 on the season, in first in the MIAA and ranked 11th in the Division II national poll and today are the No. 1 team in the first NCAA Division II South Central Regional Poll released today.
January 26, 2011
Missouri Southern Women in First Regional Ranking
The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball team debuted at ninth in the first South Central Regional poll of the year.
January 21, 2011
Green wins two events at UCM/Women finish third overall
Nicole Green won both the shot put and the weight throw and the Missouri Southern women's indoor track and field team placed third at the Central Missouri Invite today in Warrensburg.
January 25, 2011
MIAA Releases Football Schedules Through 2015
With expansion looming and the need for a new conference schedule rotation in place, the MIAA has released the football schedules through the 2015 season, the league announced.
January 22, 2011
Kuk wins 800m in final day of ISU Open
Missouri Southern freshman Viktor Kuk picked up a win in the 800m as the Lions competed in day two of the Iowa State Open in Ames today.
January 22, 2011
Lions erase 11 point halftime deficit and take out Truman, 83-70
The 14th ranked Missouri Southern Lions erased an 11-point halftime deficit and out scored Truman State by 24 in the second half, while Skyler Bowlin broke the Southern career three-point record in an 83-70 win in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 22, 2011
Lions Redeem Loss at Kirksville
The Missouri Southern Women (10-6, 8-4 MIAA) redeemed a 71-58 loss on the road earlier this season to the Truman Bulldogs (8-8, 6-6 MIAA) by beating the Bulldogs 64-40 Saturday in Joplin.
January 21, 2011
Men's distance runners compete at Iowa State
A contingent of distance runners competed in the first day of the Iowa State Invite today in Ames, Iowa.
January 21, 2011
Lions finish fourth at UCM Invite
The Missouri Southern men's indoor track and field team placed fourth at the Central Missouri Invitational today held at the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg.
January 18, 2011
Men's basketball moves up to No. 14 in NABC Poll
After a win at home over No. 5 ranked Fort Hays State last week, the Missouri Southern men's basketball team has moved up to No. 14 in the NABC Division II poll this week.
January 17, 2011
Bowlin ties three-point record in #22 Lions' 91-79 win at Northwest Missouri
Senior guard Skyler Bowlin tied the Missouri Southern career record for three-pointers made as the 22nd ranked Lions defeated Northwest Missouri 91-79 tonight in Bearcat Arena.
January 17, 2011
Bearcats' Size Too Much For Lions
Northwest Missouri State's (13-2, 9-2) size inside was too much for the Missouri Southern Lions (9-6, 7-4) Monday night as the Lions fell to the Bearcats 75-64 in Maryville, Mo.
January 17, 2011
Jason Adams named MIAA Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week
For the second week in a row a Missouri Southern men's basketball player has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as Jason Adams was given that honor by the league office today.
January 15, 2011
Reynolds' provisional in the high jump highlight day two at Nebraska
Missouri Southern senior Corey Reynolds placed second and earned a provisional in the high jump as the Lions competed in day two of the University of Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite today in Lincoln.
January 15, 2011
McKay's solid performance helps Lions at Nebraska
Missouri Southern senior Kelly McKay raced to sixth place finishes in both the 200 and 400 meters, as well as guiding the 4x400m relay team to a sixth place finish in the final day of the University of Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite today in Lincoln.
January 15, 2011
Adams scores 31 in Lions' 98-95 win at Nebraska-Omaha
Jason Adams scored 31 points and the Missouri Southern men's basketball team held off a late run by Nebraska-Omaha tonight, defeating the Mavericks on the road, 98-95 in Sapp Fieldhouse.
January 15, 2011
Lions move to 9-5, 7-3 MIAA after downing Mavericks, 76-66
Sophomore Kelby Fritz set a career high with 20 points as the Missouri Southern Women (9-5, 7-3) handed the Mavericks of Nebraska-Omaha (5-9, 2-8) a 76-66 loss in Omaha, Neb. on Saturday.
January 14, 2011
Results for women's track at Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite
The Missouri Southern women's track and field team continued its indoor slate today with day one of the University of Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite at the Bill Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
January 14, 2011
Men's track results from first day at Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team continued its indoor track season tonight with day one of the University of Nebraska/Holiday Inn Invite today at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
January 12, 2011
Southern women's indoor track ranked 19th in pre-sesaon indoor coaches poll
The Missouri Southern women's indoor track and field team is ranked 19th in the annual pre-season rankings released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
January 11, 2011
Men's hoops moves back into NABC Top 25
After a 2-0 week last week, the Missouri Southern men's basketball team is back in the NABC Coaches Top 25 Division II Poll this week, re-joining the poll at No. 22.
January 10, 2011
Southern men dominate the second half and take out #5 Fort Hays, 82-64
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team used a 40-12 run over the final 13:27 of the game tonight and took out fifth ranked Fort Hays State, 82-64 at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 10, 2011
Lions Use Extra Time to Beat Fort Hays
The road woes continued Monday night for the Tigers of Fort Hays State University (6-7, 3-6 MIAA) as the Missouri Southern Lions (8-5, 6-3 MIAA) defeated the Tigers 59-57 in overtime at The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 10, 2011
Skyler Bowlin named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern senior point guard Skyler Bowlin has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the League office today.
January 8, 2011
Lions pull away from Washburn, 90-73
After trailing by as many as ten in the first half, the Missouri Southern men's basketball team pulled away and led by six at the half en route to a 90-73 win over visiting Washburn today in front of more than 1,600 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 8, 2011
Rice's Career High Not Enough as Eighth Ranked Wasburn downs Lions 75-71
Sophomore Erin Rice came off the bench for the Lions and set a new career high for the thrid time this year scoring 30 points, but it was not enough as the eighth ranked Lady Blues of Washburn University (11-1, 7-1 MIAA) downed Missouri Southern (7-5, 5-3 MIAA) 7571 Saturday afternoon in The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 7, 2011
Michael Juergens Wins the Pole Vault at Arkansas
Missouri Southern pole vaulter Michael Juergens narrowly missed a provisional, but took home the title in the pole vault at the University of Arkansas today as the Missouri Southern men's track and field team opened up its indoor season.
January 7, 2011
Vengels/Green Victorious at Arkansas Invite
Both Lisa Vengels and Nicole Green won their respective events and picked up NCAA provisional marks in the process as the Missouri Southern women's track and field team opened up its indoor season at the University of Arkansas today.
January 5, 2011
Outstanding Rebounding Effort Leads Lions Past Emporia State, 73-60
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team dominated the final eight minutes of the game and overcame a slow start to win 73-60 at Emporia State tonight in White Auditorium.
January 5, 2011
Sixth Ranked Lady Hornets Snap Lions Five Game Winning Streak
A hot shooting sixth ranked Emporia State Lady Hornets (10-1, 7-0 MIAA) shut down the Missouri Southern Lions (7-4, 5-2 MIAA), 93-67, in Emporia, Kan. Wednesday night.
January 4, 2011
Partial Season Ticket Sales Plans On Sale Now
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department is announcing special pricing for a partial season ticket package that would include reserved seating to all remaining home basketball games in the 2011 season.
January 2, 2011
Pitt State holds on for 77-75 win over 19th ranked Lions in Sonic Series Battle
The 19th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team posed a late comeback today against visiting Pittsburg State University, but couldn't complete the task and fell 77-75 in front of more than 2,400 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
January 2, 2011
Lions Hold On to Down Gorillas
In a game that saw six ties and seven lead changes, Missouri Southern (7-3, 5-1 MIAA) held off a late surge by Pittsburg State (4-6, 2-4) Sunday afternoon downing the Gorillas 60-52 at The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin.
December 21, 2010
Men's Basketball moves up to No. 19 in Coaches Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team has moved up to No. 19 in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division II poll this week as announced by the organization today.
December 18, 2010
Southern hangs on for 69-66 win at Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern women's basketball team survived a late comeback by Southwest Baptist tonight in Bolivar, but hung on to win 69-66 at the Meyer Sports Center.
| Fri., Jan. 27 | Men's Track and Field vs. MSSU Lion Open | ||
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| Fri., Jan. 27 | Women's Track and Field vs. MSSU Lion Open | ||
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| Sat., Jan. 28 | Men's Track and Field vs. MSSU Lion Open | ||
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| Sat., Jan. 28 | Women's Track and Field vs. MSSU Lion Open | ||
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| Sat., Jan. 28 | Women's Basketball at Southwest Baptist | 5:30 PM | |
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| Sat., Jan. 28 | Men's Basketball at Southwest Baptist | 7:30 PM | |
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| Sun., Jan. 29 | Men's Track and Field vs. MSSU High School All-Comers | ||
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| Sun., Jan. 29 | Women's Track and Field vs. MSSU High School All-Comers | ||
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| Wed., Feb. 1 | Women's Basketball at Lincoln (Mo.) | 5:30 PM | |
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| Wed., Feb. 1 | Men's Basketball at Lincoln (Mo.) | 7:30 PM | |
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| Fri., Feb. 3 | Men's Track and Field at @ Nebraska | ||
| Fri., Feb. 3 | Women's Track and Field at @ Mule Relays | ||
| Fri., Feb. 3 | Women's Track and Field at @ Nebraska | ||
| Sat., Feb. 4 | Men's Track and Field at @ Nebraska | ||
| Sat., Feb. 4 | Women's Track and Field at @ Nebraska | ||
| Sat., Feb. 4 | Women's Basketball vs. Mo. Western St. | 5:30 PM | |
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| Sat., Feb. 4 | Men's Basketball vs. Mo. Western St. | 7:30 PM | |
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| Wed., Feb. 8 | Women's Basketball vs. Pittsburg St. | 5:30 PM | |
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| Wed., Feb. 8 | Men's Basketball vs. Pittsburg St. | 7:30 PM | |
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| Fri., Feb. 10 | Men's Track and Field at @ Tyson Invitational | ||
| Fri., Feb. 10 | Men's Track and Field at @ PSU Invititational | ||
| Fri., Feb. 10 | Women's Track and Field at @ Tyson Invitational | ||
| Fri., Feb. 10 | Women's Track and Field at @ PSU Invititational | ||
| Fri., Feb. 10 | Softball vs. Texas Woman's | 10:00 AM | |
| Fri., Feb. 10 | Softball at Texas Woman's | 12:00 PM | |
| Sat., Feb. 11 | Men's Track and Field at @ Tyson Invitational - Fayetteville, Ark. | ||
| Sat., Feb. 11 | Men's Track and Field at @ PSU Invitational | ||
| Sat., Feb. 11 | Women's Track and Field at @ Tyson Invitational - Fayetteville, Ark. | ||
| Sat., Feb. 11 | Women's Track and Field at @ PSU Invitational | ||
| Sat., Feb. 11 | Softball at East Central | 10:00 AM | |
| Sat., Feb. 11 | Softball at Abilene Christian | 12:00 PM | |
| Sat., Feb. 11 | Women's Basketball at Emporia St. | 5:30 PM | |
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| Sat., Feb. 11 | Men's Basketball at Emporia St. | 7:30 PM | |
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| Fri., Jan. 20 | Men's Track and Field vs. MSSU Invitational | ||
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| Fri., Jan. 20 | Women's Track and Field vs. MSSU Invitational | ||
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| Sat., Jan. 21 | Men's Track and Field vs. MSSU Invitational | ||
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| Sat., Jan. 21 | Women's Track and Field vs. MSSU Invitational | ||
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| Sat., Jan. 21 | Women's Basketball at Truman | L, 72-53 | Final |
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| Sat., Jan. 21 | Men's Basketball at Truman | W, 80-74 | Final |
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| Wed., Jan. 25 | Women's Basketball vs. Central Mo. | L, 73-66 | Final |
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| Wed., Jan. 25 | Men's Basketball vs. Central Mo. | L, 81-68 | Final |
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| Fri., Jan. 27 | Men's Track and Field vs. MSSU Lion Open | ||
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| Fri., Jan. 27 | Women's Track and Field vs. MSSU Lion Open | ||
| Results | Recap | Live stats | |||
| Sat., Jan. 28 | Men's Track and Field vs. MSSU Lion Open | ||
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| Sat., Jan. 28 | Women's Track and Field vs. MSSU Lion Open | ||
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| Sat., Jan. 28 | Women's Basketball at Southwest Baptist | 5:30 PM | |
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| Sat., Jan. 28 | Men's Basketball at Southwest Baptist | 7:30 PM | |
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| Sun., Jan. 29 | Men's Track and Field vs. MSSU High School All-Comers | ||
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| Sun., Jan. 29 | Women's Track and Field vs. MSSU High School All-Comers | ||
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| Wed., Feb. 1 | Women's Basketball at Lincoln (Mo.) | 5:30 PM | |
| Live stats | Video | Audio | |||
| Wed., Feb. 1 | Men's Basketball at Lincoln (Mo.) | 7:30 PM | |
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| Fri., Feb. 3 | Men's Track and Field at @ Nebraska | ||
| Fri., Feb. 3 | Women's Track and Field at @ Mule Relays | ||
| Fri., Feb. 3 | Women's Track and Field at @ Nebraska | ||
| Sat., Feb. 4 | Men's Track and Field at @ Nebraska | ||
| Sat., Feb. 4 | Women's Track and Field at @ Nebraska | ||
