http://www.mssulions.com en-us en-us http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100905ahempl Lions fall in home debut, 1-0 in double overtime Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100905ahempl 2010-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100904i6bogu The Missouri Southern Lions defeat the Lincoln (Mo.) University Blue Tigers, 38-7 and move to 2-0 on the season. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100904i6bogu 2010-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201009041izha0 Missouri Southern volleyball team moved to 4-0 this season after back-to-back sweeps today over Alderson Broaddus and St. Joseph's (Ind) in the final day of the Quincy University Tournament. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201009041izha0 2010-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20100904k6tbcv The Missouri Southern Lions started the season strong today with a pair of opening victories in the 2010 Quincy University Tournament, sweeping Clarion in the opener and defeating the host Quincy, 3-1 in the nightcap. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20100904k6tbcv 2010-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100904ejyomj The Missouri Southern State University Women's Soccer squad dropped a heartbreaker in the season opener at Northeastern State University, 1-0, on Friday night. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100904ejyomj 2010-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2010-11/releases/20100903fa8roh The Missouri Southern women's cross country team, with a split of underclassmen and seniors in the top four team scores, fared well tonight in a dual with the University of Arkansas. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2010-11/releases/20100903fa8roh 2010-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/201009037nf98e The young Missouri Southern cross country team preformed well for its first meet of the year in the annual dual between the Lions and Arkansas in Fayetteville as the Razorbacks took the title. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/201009037nf98e 2010-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/docs/10_hof The Missouri Southern department of athletics has announced its 2010 list of inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame. The trio of players that include a former softball player, track and field athlete and football star will be inducted at the Lions' football game against Lincoln on September 4. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/docs/10_hof 2010-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008262ifak3 The Missouri Southern football team racked up 578 yards of total offense and recorded its first shutout since 2006, defeating Minnesota State-Moorhead 30-0 tonight in front of nearly 5,000 fans at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008262ifak3 2010-08-26T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/docs/miaa_tv The Missouri Southern homecoming football game on October 30 against Central Missouri will be part of the new MIAA TV football schedule as announced by the league office today. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/docs/miaa_tv 2010-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2010-11/releases/20100825pmcdrj The Missouri Southern women's cross country team have been picked to repeat as regional champs and are tabbed as the 8th best program in Division II to start the season. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2010-11/releases/20100825pmcdrj 2010-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20100825gbkgb0 The Missouri Southern men's cross country team has been ranked fourth in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association preseason regional poll. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20100825gbkgb0 2010-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/docs/text_updates Fans of Missouri Southern athletics can now keep even more up-to-date with their favorite Lions teams as the Southern athletic department has introduced text and email updates. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/docs/text_updates 2010-08-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/docs/parking The Missouri Southern athletic department has announced changes in parking for all football games this year as parking Lots 14, 15 and 17 will be reserved for Lionbacker Booster Club members displaying parking passes. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/docs/parking 2010-08-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/docs/fbcoachesshow The Bart Tatum show will start back up this week on Thursday evening at 7 pm from Buffalo Wild Wings in Joplin. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/docs/fbcoachesshow 2010-08-16T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100813dz0k54 Missouri Southern Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman has named former Lions soccer standout Alese Woolard as the new head women's soccer coach today. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100813dz0k54 2010-08-13T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/docs/season_tickets The Missouri Southern ticket office will begin selling season tickets for both football and basketball today. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/docs/season_tickets 2010-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201007266tf8xf Joplin, Mo. -- The 2010 Missouri Southern Baseball Golf Scramble is scheduled for September 25, 2010 at Shifferdecker Golf Course in Joplin. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201007266tf8xf 2010-07-26T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008113ks6y0 The Missouri Southern football team will hold the first of two fall scrimmages tomorrow night at 8 pm on the turf of Fred G. Hughes Stadium in Joplin. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008113ks6y0 2010-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/201008069d1vgg The Missouri Southern men's cross country program has been picked to repeat as the 2010 MIAA champions in the preseason coaches poll released today by the league office. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/201008069d1vgg 2010-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2010-11/releases/201008064jslq7 The Missouri Southern women's cross country team has been picked to repeat as MIAA champs in the 2010 MIAA preseason coaches poll as announced by the league office today. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2010-11/releases/201008064jslq7 2010-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100805pjzj0y The Missouri Southern women's soccer team has been picked to finish eighth in the 2010 MIAA Preseason Soccer Coaches Poll as announced by the league office today. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100805pjzj0y 2010-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20100804aigm03 The Missouri Southern volleyball team was picked to finish seventh out of 11 teams when the MIAA released its preseason coaches poll today. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20100804aigm03 2010-08-04T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/docs/adidas Missouri Southern State University Athletics and Adidas have entered into a three-year agreement that will make Adidas the official provider of apparel, uniforms, footwear, and equipment for the Southern athletics department. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/docs/adidas 2010-08-04T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20100802pptj5c The Missouri Southern men's and women's track and field programs both picked up academic honors today as announced by the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2010-11/releases/20100802pptj5c 2010-08-02T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100802y7uakh Kansas City, Mo. -- The Missouri Southern football team has been picked to finish eighth in both the coaches and media MIAA Preseason Polls as announced by the league office today at the MIAA's annual Media Day at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100802y7uakh 2010-08-02T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/201007296dzb0u Missouri Southern State University Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman has announced the selection of Dwight Burgess as its new head women's soccer coach. He begins his duties officially at Southern on August 15. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/201007296dzb0u 2010-07-29T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/docs/dinner_auction_schedule For those who are planning on attending the Lion Pride Dinner/Auction on Thursday night at Downstream Casino Resort, here is the schedule for the evening. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/docs/dinner_auction_schedule 2010-07-26T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/docs/southernfest_golf Attention participants in the Rod Smith Golf Classic on Friday, July 30 at Eagle Creek Golf Course! Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/docs/southernfest_golf 2010-07-26T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100723ydx7r6 Joplin, Mo. - Missouri Southern head coach Bryce Darnell has announced that 11 newcomers have signed to play baseball at MSSU for the upcoming 2011 season. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100723ydx7r6 2010-07-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/10miaaacademic A total of 133 Missouri Southern student-athletes were named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll, while seven were given the Academic Excellence Award and 14 were named Scholar-Athletes. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/10miaaacademic 2010-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/2010radio The Missouri Southern Athletics Department is pleased to announce that they will once again partner with Zimmer Radio Group to provide radio play-by-play coverage throughout the 2010-2011 school year, and that there will be a new radio home for MSSU football and men's basketball games. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/2010radio 2010-07-14T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201007111eg7k0 Joplin, Mo. -- Jacob Taylor has just become the second Missouri Southern baseball player to sign a professional baseball contract with the Oakland Country (Mich.) Cruisers of the Independent Frontier League. Taylor joins fellow former Lion teammate CJ Maffei, who joined the Cruisers in June. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201007111eg7k0 2010-07-11T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100707s09yx7 Missouri Southern women's soccer coach Trevor Wachsman has announced his resignation in order to take a job as an assistant coach at Division I Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Wachsman's resignation is effective immediately. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100707s09yx7 2010-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/201006242p194j Missouri Southern men's track and field and cross country coach Tom Rutledge has announced his 2010-11 recruiting class that includes 15 extremely talented individuals. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/201006242p194j 2010-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/sfest2010 The Missouri Southern department of athletics will once again bring back its now yearly fundraiser as Downstream Casino will play host to SouthernFest '10 on July 29-10. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/sfest2010 2010-06-15T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100615pkdsv9 Missouri Southern softball coach Bill Gray has announced the signing of four players to add to his 2010 recruiting class as all will enroll at Southern this fall and begin play for the Lions in the spring of 2011. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100615pkdsv9 2010-06-15T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201006147ed9ac Joplin, Mo. -- CJ Maffei will begin his professional baseball career in the Independent Frontier League after signing a pro contract with the Oakland County (Mich.) Cruisers. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201006147ed9ac 2010-06-14T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100614eq5f4m Former Missouri Southern State College women's basketball standout and MSSU Hall of Fame member Brenda Pitts-Jennings has made a generous monetary gift to start an endowed women's basketball scholarship, the MSSU Athletics Department announced today. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100614eq5f4m 2010-06-14T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100609eqbu2z Missouri Southern junior catcher Joe Lincoln has been selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2010 Major League Baseball player draft. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100609eqbu2z 2010-06-09T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100609if4my5 Mike Wheeler has been named the new head men's golf coach at Missouri Southern, the MSSU Athletics Department announced today. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100609if4my5 2010-06-09T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/beard_miaa_hof Former Missouri Southern athletic director Sallie Beard has been named part of a group of 15 individuals and five teams that will make up the inaugural class into the MIAA Hall of Fame. The group will be inducted at the annual MIAA Spring Awards Dinner June 10 at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City, Mo. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/beard_miaa_hof 2010-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201006015929tc Missouri Southern senior women's track and field athlete Kimi Shank has been named a finalist for the 2010 MIAA Ken B. Jones Award. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201006015929tc 2010-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100601vnjmab Missouri Southern women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts has announced the signing of Larrita Gipson and Emilie Schirmer to national letters of intent to attend Southern and play basketball beginning this next season. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100601vnjmab 2010-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100530smuyph Nicole Green (shot put), Kimi Shank (5k) and Ciara Lipsey (pole vault) all earned All-American honors in the final day of the 2010 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Johnson C. Smith University. Sat, 29 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100530smuyph 2010-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100530bbfr9k James Coleman (Discus) and Brennan Benkert (1,500m), as well as the Lions' 4x100m relay team picked up All-American honors in the final day of the 2010 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships held at Johnson C. Smith University. Sat, 29 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100530bbfr9k 2010-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100527idplxt Brennan Benkert qualified for the finals and set a new school record in the 1,500 meters, while the 4x100m relay team set a new school mark, as well in day one of the 2010 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships held at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. Thu, 27 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100527idplxt 2010-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100527wbxmey Both Kimi Shank and Emilie Mieseler picked up All-American honors in the first day of action of the 2010 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships held at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. Thu, 27 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100527wbxmey 2010-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100524cceltf Missouri Southern senior shortstop Jacob Taylor has been named a second-team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association today in a ceremony held at the 2010 NCAA Division II Baseball National Championship. Mon, 24 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100524cceltf 2010-05-24T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/lb The Lionbacker Booster Club membership drive is underway. Registration brochures have been mailed, but you can also register online and purchase season tickets by clicking the Lionbacker button on the right side of the homepage. Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/lb 2010-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201005194ubr7d The Missouri Southern women's track and field team has qualified 10 individuals for the 2010 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Charlotte, NC. Wed, 19 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201005194ubr7d 2010-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100519cw6upm The Missouri Southern men's track and field team has qualified six individuals in six different events for the 2010 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Charlotte, NC. Wed, 19 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100519cw6upm 2010-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005199z94mk Missouri Southern senior Jacob Taylor and junior Joe Lincoln have been named to the first and second teams, respectively of the American Baseball Coaches Association All-South Central Region team. Wed, 19 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005199z94mk 2010-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100516txt6it he Missouri Southern men's track and field team had a good tune-up for the 2010 Outdoor Nationals, competing at the Emporia State Last Chance Saturday. Sat, 15 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100516txt6it 2010-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201005163gqopu The Missouri Southern women's track and field team picked up three provisionals in its final tune-up before the 2010 Outdoor Nationals as the Lions competed at the Emporia State Last Chance today. Sat, 15 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201005163gqopu 2010-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100514zpslb7 Former All-Big 12 performer at the University of Kansas and most recently the head boys basketball coach at the Barstow School in Kansas City, Jeff Boschee, has been named as an assistant coach at Missouri Southern State University. Boschee will begin his duties with the Lions on June 1. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100514zpslb7 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005132a53tx Missouri Southern senior shortstop Jacob Taylor has been named a second-team All-Region selection by Daktronics in a vote of sports information directors in the region. Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005132a53tx 2010-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/09-10sonicseries With a win in women's outdoor track and field this past weekend, the Missouri Southern Athletic Department sewed up the 2009-10 Sonic Trophy Series, a competition between the athletic departments at Southern and Pittsburg State. Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/09-10sonicseries 2010-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100512jf8htm Missouri Southern women's basketball coach Maryann Mitts has announced the signing of Division I transfer Shatara Stone who will transfer to Southern from Arkansas State and begin play this November. Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100512jf8htm 2010-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201005118l7gma Missouri Southern basketball coach has announced the signing of University of West Florida transfer Jose Davila to a national letter of intent to play basketball at Southern beginning with the 2010-11 season. Tue, 11 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201005118l7gma 2010-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/2010lionbacker The Missouri Southern athletic department honored its student athletes tonight and gave out three of the highest honors to a trio of deserving individuals at the 2010 Lionbacker Awards Ceremony. Mon, 10 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/2010lionbacker 2010-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100509oimvh8 Brennan Benkert had another stellar day at the 2010 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships today as the senior broke his school record in the 1,500 meters, as well as setting a new MIAA mark in winning the event. Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100509oimvh8 2010-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/2010050900lq82 Kimi Shank raced to a new meet and stadium record in the 5k and helped the Missouri Southern women's track and field team to its third straight title at the 2010 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships today. Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/2010050900lq82 2010-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100508bvhilh The Missouri Southern women's track and field team picked up four All-MIAA honors in day one at the 2010 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Pittsburg State University. Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100508bvhilh 2010-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100508nslxcn Missouri Southern senior Brennan Benkert took home the title in the 10,000 meters tonight in one of the closest finishes in meet history as the Lions competed in day one of the 2010 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100508nslxcn 2010-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508g69pco Kansas City, Kan. -- The Missouri Southern Lions' season came to an end as the No. 3-ranked Central Missouri Mules scored seven two-out runs to slip by the Lions 10-5 Saturday night May 8) at the MIAA Tournament. The Mules advance to the MIAA Tournament Championship tomorrow afternoon (May 9) against No. 9-ranked Emporia State at 1 p.m. Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508g69pco 2010-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508iu0oov Kansas City, Kan. -- Kevin Humphrey pitched a complete game with only two runs allowed to lead the Missouri Southern Lions to a 6-2 win over the Fort Hays State Tigers in MIAA Tournament action Saturday afternoon (May 8) at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. With the victory, the Lions stay alive in the tournament and will play No. 3-ranked Central Missouri in an elimination game later this evening at 7 p.m. Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508iu0oov 2010-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005074gv0xi Kansas City, Kan. -- The Missouri Southern Lions stayed alive in the MIAA Postseason Tournament by knocking off the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats 10-3 Friday morning (May 7) at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Lions' next opponent is yet to be determined but they will play tomorrow afternoon (May 8) at 3 p.m. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005074gv0xi 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506xni07o Kansas City, Kan. -- The Missouri Southern Lions were narrowly defeated by the No. 9-ranked Emporia State Hornets Thursday afternoon (May 6) in first-round action at the MIAA Tournament at Community America Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The loss sets up an elimination game against Northwest Missouri State tomorrow morning (May 7) at 11 a.m. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506xni07o 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100506ve9bro Missouri Southern senior Angie Turner and junior Megan Roark were both named second team All-MIAA today as the league announced its post season honors today. Senior second baseman Kelli Bax was named an honorable mention selection. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100506ve9bro 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506w90oct Missouri Southern seniors Jacob Taylor and Michael Zurmehly were named first team, while Joe Lincoln was a second team pick and Garret Groom was honorable mention All-MIAA as the MIAA released the baseball post season honors today. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506w90oct 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100505mr40mn Missouri Southern seniors Ashley Bunch and Ciara Lipsey have swept the MIAA Women's Track and Field Athlete of the Week honors as announced by the league office today. Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100505mr40mn 2010-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100505cmdpuj Missouri Southern senior runner Brennan Benkert has been named the MIAA Men's Track Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today. Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100505cmdpuj 2010-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005042jy2rx The Missouri Southern baseball team will make its second appearance in a row in the post season as the Lions will take on sixth ranked Emporia State in the first round of the 2010 MIAA Baseball Tournament at Community America Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas this Thursday at 3 pm. Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005042jy2rx 2010-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005039hbxv5 Joplin, Mo. -- The Missouri Southern Lions closed out the regular season in style by defeating the Southwest Baptist Bearcats 11-9 Monday evening (May 3) at Joe Becker Stadium to finish off a four-game sweep of the Bearcats. Mon, 03 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005039hbxv5 2010-05-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100503m56fre Missouri Southern junior Brandy Simpson set a new school record today and finished ninth in the 2010 MIAA Heptathlon held at Fred G. Hughes Stadium on the campus of Missouri Southern. Mon, 03 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100503m56fre 2010-05-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100503b1wmvv Joplin, Mo. - Missouri Southern head women's soccer coach Trevor Wachsman has announced the signing of nine newcomers that will compete on the pitch for the Lions during the upcoming 2010 season. The signees are: Ashley Bechtold, Kayla Bell, Beth Hammons, Megan Jenisch, Latea LaRue, Lindi Spilchen, Kelly White, Dana Wilhelm and Samantha Zoltanski. Mon, 03 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/20100503b1wmvv 2010-05-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005023kbxna Joplin, Mo. -- Jacob Taylor smashed two homers to move within one of tying the school's all-time single season record to lead the Missouri Southern Lions to a doubleheader sweep of the Southwest Baptist Bearcats Sunday afternoon (May 2) at Joe Becker Stadium. Overall, the Lions notched three wins on the day by first completing the suspended game from Saturday (May 1) with a 4-0 victory. The Lions then won the first game of the doubleheader 9-3 and the nightcap 14-4. Sun, 02 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005023kbxna 2010-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100502scnxcb Missouri Southern used four-straight singles in the bottom of the seventh in game two to come up with a split with Truman State today in the final two games of the regular season. The Lions lost the rain suspended game 1-0 to open the day, but rebounded to win 3-2 in the finale. Sun, 02 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100502scnxcb 2010-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100501vuxvmg Joplin, Mo. -- Heavy rain and lightning has forced the suspension of game one of a scheduled doubleheader between the Missouri Southern Lions and Southwest Baptist Bearcats Saturday afternooon (May 1) at Joe Becker Stadium. The game was halted in the top of the fifth inning with SBU batting with runners at first and second with no outs and the Lions on top 3-0. Sat, 01 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100501vuxvmg 2010-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100501o16unu Heavy rains and hail moved through the Joplin area today and forced the suspension and postponement of the scheduled softball double-header today with Truman State. Game one will resume at noon on Sunday at Kungle Field. Sat, 01 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100501o16unu 2010-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100430vupb7d Missouri Western rallied in extra innings twice today as the Griffons swept a double-header from Missouri Southern by the scores of 10-8 in 10 innings in game one and 5-4 in eight innings in game two. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100430vupb7d 2010-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100501icuzdx The Missouri Southern women's track and field team saw two school records broken and two automatic qualifying results turned in at the University of Arkansas Twilight in Fayetteville tonight. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100501icuzdx 2010-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100501co5wbd Both Brennan Benkert and Aki Nummela ran faster than the school record in the 1,500 meters as the Lions competed at the University of Arkansas Twilight tonight in Fayetteville. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100501co5wbd 2010-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100430s40m0j Heavy rains coming through the Joplin area have forced the postponement of today's scheduled double-header for the Missouri Southern Baseball team. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100430s40m0j 2010-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100428l8p2z7 Missouri Southern head men's basketball coach Robert Corn will be part of the 2010 class of the Joplin Area Sports Hall of Fame, the Joplin Sports Authority announced today. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100428l8p2z7 2010-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100428jzpq59 Missouri Southern senior sprinter Jordan Patton has been named the MIAA Men's Track Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100428jzpq59 2010-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100425kqvvxl Hays, Kan. -- Shayne Hoke drove in six runs as the Missouri Southern Lions erupted for 14 runs and defeated the Fort Hays State Tigers 14-10 in the second game of a doubleheader Sunday afternoon (Apr. 25) in Hays, Kan. The Tigers slipped by the Lions 10-9 in the opener as the two schools split the four-game weekend series. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100425kqvvxl 2010-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100425khfaap Krista Bomak delivered a walk-off, game-winning double in game one and Kelli Bax did just the same in game two as the Missouri Southern softball team swept a double-header from visiting Fort Hays State today by the scores of 1-0 and 3-2. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100425khfaap 2010-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100424cazocx Hays, Kan. -- Jacob Taylor drove in four runs and CJ Maffei pitched five effective innings out of the bullpen to help the Missouri Southern pull even in the four game series against the Fort Hays State Tigers, winning 12-7 Saturday afternoon (Apr. 24) in Hays, Kan. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100424cazocx 2010-04-24T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100424w990ue Jordan Patton won two events and helped the Lions' 4x100m relay team to a school record, and in the process picked up three provisionals as the Missouri Southern men's track and field team competed at the 2010 Bill Williams/Bob Laptad Invitational at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100424w990ue 2010-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201004245ywyi0 Emilie Mieseler earned an automatic qualification in the hammer as the Missouri Southern women's track and field team competed at the 2010 Bill Williams/Bob Laptad Invitational at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201004245ywyi0 2010-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100423zhv3mq Hays, Kan. -- Kelton Rule hit a grand-slam to cap a seven-run eighth inning and lift the Fort Hays State Tigers to a come-from-behind 10-6 victory over the Missouri Southern Lions Friday evening (Apr. 23) in Hays, Kan. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100423zhv3mq 2010-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100423zqyqrz Former Missouri Southern All-American and College Football Hall of Famer Rod Smith has been named to the NFL Network's Top Ten Undrafted Players list as announced by the network. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100423zqyqrz 2010-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/201004222qbo4x Missouri Southern head golf coach Kevin Greim has announced he is resigning his position as golf coach to devote more time to his administrative duties within the Southern athletic department. Greim will remain as the Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/201004222qbo4x 2010-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100422929lsc Due to expected heavy rain coming through the Joplin area on Friday and Saturday, the Missouri Southern softball team has changed its weekend schedule with Fort Hays State. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100422929lsc 2010-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100421al1jpe Missouri Southern senior distance runner Brennan Benkert has been named the MIAA Men's Track Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100421al1jpe 2010-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100421ejoidc Missouri Southern senior distance runner Kimi Shank has been named the MIAA Women's Track Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100421ejoidc 2010-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/2010042188wnsr The Missouri Southern softball team split a pair of games today in MIAA action, using a bases-loaded walk in extra innings to take game one 8-7, and then falling 6-2 in the nightcap against the Jennies. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/2010042188wnsr 2010-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/201004208kphkp Missouri Southern senior David Eddy improved by 11 strokes on the final day and the Lions' golf team jumped in front of Southwest Baptist to claim third place at the 2010 MIAA Golf Championships at Tiffany Greens Golf Course. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/201004208kphkp 2010-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100420y98p5v Joplin, Mo. -- With the Missouri Southern Lions trailing 4-2 in the bottom of the eighth, Jacob Taylor stepped to the plate and delivered an eventual game-winning three-run blast to lift the Lions to a 5-4 win over the Central Oklahoma Bronchos Tuesday evening (Apr. 20) at Joe Becker Stadium. The win avenges an earlier 6-5 loss to the Bronchos in Edmond, Okla (2-23-10). Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100420y98p5v 2010-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/2010041920r9wz The Missouri Southern golf team is in fourth place after the first two rounds at the 2010 MIAA Golf Tournament at Tiffany Greens Golf Course in Kansas City. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/2010041920r9wz 2010-04-19T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100418szd5gv The Missouri Southern softball team lost two games in the final day at the MIAA Crossover today, falling 6-2 to Fort Hays and 10-1 to Nebraska-Omaha. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100418szd5gv 2010-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004187nh2xt Emporia, Kan. -- Michael Zurmehly and Patrick Deao each hit three-run homers to power the Missouri Southern Lions to a 9-8 come-from-behind victory over the No. 9-ranked Emporia State Hornets in the nightcap of a doubleheader Sunday afternoon (Apr. 18) at Glennon Field in Emporia, Kan. The Hornets slipped by the Lions 3-2 in the opener as the two squads split the weekend four-game series. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004187nh2xt 2010-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100417rna5l2 The Missouri Southern football team ended the 2010 spring season with the annual Green and Gold Spring Game today at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100417rna5l2 2010-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/2010041744mjsl The Missouri Southern softball team dropped two games today in day two of the MIAA Crossover, falling 5-3 to Missouri Western and 5-2 to Truman State. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/2010041744mjsl 2010-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/2010041742ullq Emporia, Kan. -- Carter Lance dazzled in a complete game effort with nine strikeouts and only one earned run allowed as the Missouri Southern Lions defeated the No. 9-ranked Emporia State Hornets 7-3 in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday afternoon (Apr. 17) in Emporia, Kan. The Hornets took the opener 5-1. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/2010041742ullq 2010-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100417mccsnm Both Emilie Miesler and Kimi Shank earned automatic qualifying marks to the outdoor nationals and Shank broke her own school record in the 10k in weekend track and field action. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100417mccsnm 2010-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100417zdmtoj Brennan Benkert broke a Southern school record in the 10k by nearly 30 seconds and placed fifth with a provisional time as the Lions competed in three different locations on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100417zdmtoj 2010-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100416rjoj4f The Missouri Southern softball team dropped their opening games today at the second MIAA Crossover, falling 4-3 to Northwest Missouri and 11-3 to Washburn. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100416rjoj4f 2010-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100415tgjwlq Expected rain in the Emporia, Kansas area for tomorrow has altered this weekend's schedule of games for the Missouri Southern baseball team. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100415tgjwlq 2010-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100415lbw7rv The Missouri Southern football team will wrap up its spring practice with the annual Green and Gold game this Saturday morning at 10 am in Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100415lbw7rv 2010-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100414j6wcgq Angie Turner hit a two-out grand slam in the sixth inning of game two to lift the Lions to a comeback win and split the double-header with Northeastern State today, as Southern dropped game one 10-2, but won the nightcap 13-10. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100414j6wcgq 2010-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100414i4bttn Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Marquis Addison to a national letter of intent to play basketball at Southern beginning in the fall of 2010. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100414i4bttn 2010-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100413xq3dvq Joplin, Mo. -- The Northeastern State RiverHawks hit four homers and banged out 27 hits to defeat the Missouri Southern Lions 20-7 Tuesday evening (Apr. 13) at Joe Becker Stadium. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100413xq3dvq 2010-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201004136nbv1s Whitney Clute pitched a complete-game, four-hit shutout in the opener, but the Lions fell in extras in the night cap, splitting a double-header with Northeastern State today at Kungle Field. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201004136nbv1s 2010-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100413ttwe9b The Missouri Southern golf team shot an identical 309 from day one on the final round, but fell two spots to sixth at the 2010 MSSU Spring Invitational today at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club in Joplin. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100413ttwe9b 2010-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100413hs91t4 Missouri Southern sophomore Lisa Vengels has been named the MIAA Women's Field Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100413hs91t4 2010-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100411mnuvxf Lisa Vengels broke her own school record in the high jump and automatically qualified for nationals as the Lions women's track and field team competed at both Arkansas and Pittsburg State today. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100411mnuvxf 2010-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100412xb4n0t Missouri Southern senior golfer David Eddy shot an even par 72, good enough for second-place overall and the Lions are in fourth place as a team after day one of the 2010 MSSU Spring Invitational. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100412xb4n0t 2010-04-12T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100410aglscl The Missouri Southern men's track and field team picked up three provisionals in the final day of the John McDonnell Invitational at the University of Arkansas. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100410aglscl 2010-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100410jo27oi Angie Turner had three RBIs and three hits in the double-header as the Missouri Southern softball team split a double-header at Washburn today, winning 3-0 in the opener and falling 4-3 in extra innings in game two. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100410jo27oi 2010-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004108wkedb Joplin, Mo. -- With the Missouri Southern Lions down 4-0 in the second inning, Carter Lance came on in relief and pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and got plenty of help from the offense in a 14-10 win over the Park (Mo.) Pirates Saturday afternoon (Apr. 10) at Joe Becker Stadium. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004108wkedb 2010-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100409m9alc6 Brennan Benkert and Aki Nummela finished first and second in the 5k tonight at the John McDonnell Invitational at the University of Arkansas. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100409m9alc6 2010-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100409d9ydnh The Missouri Southern softball team dropped a pair of MIAA games at seventh ranked Emporia State today, losing 11-4 in game one and 8-0 in game two. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100409d9ydnh 2010-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/baseball-softball_changes The Missouri Southern Baseball and Softball programs have announced schedule changes for this weekend and next week. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/baseball-softball_changes 2010-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/201004094ayhik The Missouri Southern golf team will play host to the 2010 MSSU Spring Invitational this Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at the Twin Hills Golf and Country Club in Joplin. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/201004094ayhik 2010-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100407sdh05q The Missouri Southern softball team came from behind in game two and earned a split with visiting Pittsburg State tonight, falling to the Gorillas, 3-0 in the opener, but winning 3-2 in game two. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100407sdh05q 2010-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100407bawlaz The Missouri Southern women's track and field team has picked up the No. 6 spot in the first edition of the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division II National Rankings this week. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100407bawlaz 2010-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100407ctxex2 The Missouri Southern golf team improved by six strokes in the second round yesterday, but slipped from seventh to 13th in the final round today at the Kickingbird Classic hosted by Central Oklahoma on Kickingbird Golf Course. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100407ctxex2 2010-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100407skccv8 Joplin, Mo. -- For the second time in their last three games, the Missouri Southern Lions have rallied from an eight-run deficit, this time in the second game of a doubleheader with the Drury Panthers Tuesday evening (Apr. 6) at Joe Becker Stadium. The Lions came back to win the nightcap 9-8 after winning the first game over the Panthers 9-3. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100407skccv8 2010-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100405py4zlh The Missouri Southern golf team improved its round two total by six strokes and shot its third-lowest team score of the season as the Lions are in seventh place after the first two rounds at the Kickingbird Classic hosted by Central Oklahoma at Kickingbird GC in Edmond. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100405py4zlh 2010-04-05T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100404pk7e4l The Missouri Southern baseball team went down 8-0 today at Truman State University, but the Lions scored 14 unanswered runs and defeated the Bulldogs, 14-8 to take the series finale. Sun, 04 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100404pk7e4l 2010-04-04T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100403cfhms0 Seth Hackney took home the title in the shot put, while Andrew Wright placed in the top 8 in two different events as the Lions took part in the State Farm Emporia State Relays today in Emporia. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100403cfhms0 2010-04-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100403risaey Chanell Lloyd placed in the top 7 in three different events as the Missouri Southern women's track and field team competed at the State Farm/Emporia State Relays today. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100403risaey 2010-04-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004038vru5c Kirksville, Mo. -- Zach Caldwell homered and drove in five runs to lead the Missouri Southern Lions to a huge 22-6 win over the Truman Bulldogs in a rain-suspended game that was finished Saturday afternoon (Apr. 3) in Kirksville, Mo. The Lions then split a doubleheader with the Bulldogs, winning the opener 11-5 and dropping the second game 7-2. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004038vru5c 2010-04-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100403ojz1ex Angie Turner had a perfect day at the plate and helped the Lions to a double-header sweep of Southwest Baptist winning game one 4-1 and the nightcap, 5-4. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100403ojz1ex 2010-04-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100402kdrt8f Heavy rain has suspended play in the Missouri Southern baseball game at Truman State today with the Lions leading 20-4 against the Bulldogs. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100402kdrt8f 2010-04-02T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100402j6tq1g Missouri Southern State University football coach Bart Tatum has announced the 2010 Football Schedule. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100402j6tq1g 2010-04-02T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100401qlckh6 Due to impending heavy rain forecasted for the Joplin area on Friday, this weekend's softball schedule has been changed. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100401qlckh6 2010-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003319il6mq Pittsburg, Kan. -- The Missouri Southern Lions lost the second game in heartbreaking fashion as the Pittsburg State Gorillas rallied for five in the ninth to defeat the Lions 8-7 and finish off the doubleheader sweep. The Lions dropped the opener 11-5. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003319il6mq 2010-03-31T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100331aoi005 The Missouri Southern softball team dropped a non-conference double-header today, losing 6-3 and 10-2 at Drury in Springfield. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100331aoi005 2010-03-31T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100329jyupml Despite scoring 20 runs, knocking out five home runs and eight total extra-base hits, the Missouri Southern softball team dropped a pair of games today at Northwest Missouri, falling 11-10 in game one and 14-10 in game two. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100329jyupml 2010-03-29T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100329s6nwdw Missouri Southern senior Kimi Shank has been named the MIAA Women's Track Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100329s6nwdw 2010-03-29T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100328m5ep57 The Missouri Southern softball team fell victim to a big inning in game one and a perfect game in game two as the Lions dropped both ends of a double-header at Nebraska-Omaha today. Game one was 18-0 and game two was 9-0. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100328m5ep57 2010-03-28T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003288n90ak Joplin, Mo. -- Garrett Groom and CJ Maffei each enjoyed solid days on the mound to lead the Missouri Southern Lions to a doubleheader sweep of the Washburn Ichabods Sunday afternoon (Mar. 28) at Joe Becker Stadium. The Lions took game one 3-1 and then the nightcap 7-4. With the sweep, the Lions win the weekend series with the Ichabods, three games to one. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003288n90ak 2010-03-28T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100328pwm87l Lisa Vengels placed fifth and broke the Missouri Southern high jump record in the final day of the Florida State University Relays. Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100328pwm87l 2010-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100327tokg3r Corey Reynolds picked up a provisional height and the championship in the high jump at the Razorback Invite today in Fayetteville on the campus of the University of Arkansas. Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100327tokg3r 2010-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100327ssn4wb The Missouri Southern women's track and field team had a record-setting performance in the 5k, finishing first and second in the event, at the Florida State University Relays today in Tallahassee. Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100327ssn4wb 2010-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003266244eu The Missouri Southern baseball team split an MIAA double-header today with Washburn University, dropping the first game 3-2, but rebounding to take out the Ichabods 13-3 in eight innings in game two. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003266244eu 2010-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003266wvyr3 The Missouri Southern softball team has had its slate of scheduled games this weekend changed. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003266wvyr3 2010-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100324giiq8b With impending rain for this weekend, the Missouri Southern baseball program has moved up the dates for its weekend series with Washburn University. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100324giiq8b 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003249izzs1 The Missouri Southern softball team split a double-header today with Ouchita Baptist, falling 6-0 in the first game, but behind a seventh-inning home run from Brooke Hurley, won game two by the score of 2-1. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003249izzs1 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100324anghwm Heavy rain moving through northwest Missouri has forced the cancellation of the final two games today between the Missouri Southern baseball team and Northwest Missouri. The games will not be made up. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100324anghwm 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003238cm2ku Maryville, Mo. -- The Missouri Southern Lions snapped a 4-4 tie with two runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats 6-4 in the second game of a doubleheader Tuesday afternoon (Mar. 23) in Maryville, Mo. The Lions dropped the opener 6-5 to the Bearcats. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003238cm2ku 2010-03-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100323swmyq9 The Missouri Southern golf team finished in 12th place out of 18 teams today at the Midwestern State Invitational held at the Wichita Falls Country Club in Wichita Falls, Texas. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100323swmyq9 2010-03-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100322jaqlo2 Missouri Southern junior Seve Smith is in a tie for 17th place as the Lions are in 11th place after two rounds at the Midwestern State University Invitational today at Wichita Falls Country Club in Wichita Falls, Texas. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100322jaqlo2 2010-03-22T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100321k420hb After days of inclement weather have played havoc and forced time, date and location changes in the baseball series with Northwest Missouri, the Lions have rescheduled the series with the Bearcats again. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100321k420hb 2010-03-21T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003192pd0db The Missouri Southern softball team split a pair of games today at the first of two MIAA crossovers slated to be held this season. The Lions defeated SBU in game one 6-1, but fell to Emporia State, 14-3 in game two. All games were played at ESU. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003192pd0db 2010-03-19T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003199yjxit Mother nature has played havoc with the Lions' baseball schedule this weekend as it has changed yet again. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003199yjxit 2010-03-19T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/2010031852ngwq Originally slated to compete in the first of two MIAA Softball Crossovers in Warrensburg at Central Missouri this weekend, weather has forced the re-location of the games to Emporia State and the Lions will now play on just Friday. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/2010031852ngwq 2010-03-18T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100318kp9qv3 Inclement weather in the Maryville, Mo. area has forced changes in date and location to this weekend's scheduled baseball series between the Lions and Northwest Missouri. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100318kp9qv3 2010-03-18T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100318gv18qo Missouri Southern football coach Bart Tatum has announced changes in his coaching staff effective immediately. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100318gv18qo 2010-03-18T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/10directorscupmid After strong performances from both the men's and women's indoor track and field teams last weekend, the Missouri Southern athletic department is ranked 11th in the latest Learfield Sports Director's Cup standings. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/10directorscupmid 2010-03-18T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100316wpiu8d The Missouri Southern softball team split a double-header with visiting Missouri S&T today, taking out the Lady Miners in five innings in game one, 8-0, but falling in the nightcap, 2-0. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100316wpiu8d 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100315a5h2c6 St. Joseph, Mo. - Joe Lincoln went 6-7 at the plate and drove in five runs to power the Missouri Southern Lions to another sweep of the Missouri Western Griffons Monday afternoon (Mar. 15) in St. Joseph, Mo. The Lions won the first game 8-3 and then blew past the Griffons 14-4 in the nightcap. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100315a5h2c6 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100314ngwbr0 St. Joseph, Mo. -- The Missouri Southern Lions rallied from three runs down with five in the seventh to take game one, then completed a critical conference sweep with a 9-4 win in the nightcap. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100314ngwbr0 2010-03-14T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100313ilxxc6 The Missouri Southern women's track and field team picked up three more All-Americans today in the final day of the 2010 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100313ilxxc6 2010-03-13T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100313iwqc8a Brennan Benkert picked up another All-American honor today as the senior placed seventh in the mile at the 2010 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100313iwqc8a 2010-03-13T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003132go0lu The Missouri Southern softball team hit four home runs, including two from Dawn Grass and swept a double-header from Bemidji State at the PSU Softball Complex today in the only two games of the PSU Invitational this weekend. The Lions won game one 11-1 and game two 9-4. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003132go0lu 2010-03-13T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100312lluxoy Emilie Mieseler and Ciara Lipsey both picked up All-American honors, as well as the distance medley relay team, in day one of the 2010 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100312lluxoy 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/201003120wzo8p Brennan Benkert turned in the third fastest time in the prelims of the mile run and anchored the Lions distance medley relay team today in day one of the 2010 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/201003120wzo8p 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100312hj2jk5 Due to rain in the four-states area, the schedule for the Missouri Southern softball team at this weekend's Pittsburg State Invitational has changed. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100312hj2jk5 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100312ieyd2j Due to inclement weather making its way through the St. Joseph, Mo. area tonight into tomorrow, the weekend schedule has changed for the Missouri Southern baseball team. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100312ieyd2j 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/201003107ba7ik The Missouri Southern golf team faced tough weather conditions and placed 11th at the 2010 Red River Intercollegiate played at the Winstar Golf and Country Club. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/201003107ba7ik 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100309vliqwy Jessica Brooks hit a solo shot to right field in the top of the seventh inning tonight to tie the game at seven and that's how it stood as weather forced tonight's softball with Pittsburg State to end in a 7-7 tie. The second game of the scheduled double-header was also cancelled. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100309vliqwy 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201003099awd5l The Missouri Southern women's cross country program has earned the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Association Team Academic Award. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201003099awd5l 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100309rn9dn4 The Missouri Southern men's cross country team has earned the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Team Academic Award. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100309rn9dn4 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100228r6urcq Brennan Benkert won the title in the mile and the 3k, to go with his title in the 5k from yesterday and picked up high point honors at the 2010 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships today at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100228r6urcq 2010-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100228j6blxg Kimi Shank raced to victory in the 3k and placed second in the mile on her way to 28 points and a third place finish in the high point competition as the Lions placed second at the 2010 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships today in the Leggett & Platt Athletic center. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100228j6blxg 2010-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003087gjmg6 After hitting nearly .700 on the week, Missouri Southern's Megan Roark has been named the MIAA softball Hitter of the Week for the week ending on March 2. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003087gjmg6 2010-03-08T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100308htns24 Due to a rain storm that has passed through the northern Texas/southern Oklahoma area today, the first round of the Winstar Invitational at the Winstar Golf Club has been postponed. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/20100308htns24 2010-03-08T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100307kbmvmc The Northwest Missouri Bearcats scored six runs in the sixth to come from behind and defeat the Missouri Southern softball team, 9-6 today in the final game at the Zenner Memorial Classic. The Lions' last game vs. Northeastern State was not played. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100307kbmvmc 2010-03-07T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100307d8j3dj Joplin, Mo. -- Jacob Taylor and Michael Zurmehly each hit two homeruns to lead a breakout offensively for the Missouri Southern Lions, but it wasn't enough as the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks finished off a four-game sweep of the Lions with 9-8 and 16-6 wins Sunday afternoon (Mar. 7) at Joe Becker Stadium. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100307d8j3dj 2010-03-07T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100306krzqfz Megan Roark hit a grand slam in a 4-1 win over Missouri Western today at the 2010 Teri Mathis Zenner Memorial Classic, but the Lions fell 4-0 to Oklahoma City and 7-0 to Midwestern State. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100306krzqfz 2010-03-06T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100306omuhgl Joplin, Mo. -- Joe Holtmeyer pitched a gem in the opener and Jen Hanson homered in each game to lead the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks to a sweep of the Missouri Southern Lions Saturday afternoon (Mar. 6) at Joe Becker Stadium. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100306omuhgl 2010-03-06T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100305qgekbj Despite a career-high six three pointers (five in the first half) from Mariun Price, the Missouri Southern basketball team fell 89-83 tonight in the first round of the 2010 MIAA Basketball Tournament in historic Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100305qgekbj 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100303r81csy Missouri Southern junior guard Skyler Bowlin has been named the MIAA's Defensive Player of the Year as voted on by the coaches of the league and announced by the MIAA office today. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100303r81csy 2010-03-03T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100305fag6jc Despite an MIAA Tournament record eight threes and a game-high 28 points from Senior Jolea Apon, the Missouri Southern Lions fell 77-67 to the Central Missouri Jennies in the MIAA Tournament Quarterfinals Thursday night (Mar. 4) at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100305fag6jc 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100304tq14w3 The Missouri Southern women's track and field team has qualified ten individuals for the 2010 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 12-13. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100304tq14w3 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100304k4vi7k The Missouri Southern men's track and field team qualified seven different individuals for the 2010 NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 12-13. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100304k4vi7k 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003037c6x9r The Missouri Southern softball team dropped a pair of games in five innings today at Texas Woman's University, falling 13-5 in the opener and 10-2 in the nightcap. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003037c6x9r 2010-03-03T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100303cgs0e9 Joplin, Mo. -- Jacob Taylor scored four runs to lead an offensive outburts in the second game to helpt the Missouri Southern Lions salvage a split with the Pittsburg State Gorillas Wednesday afternoon (Mar. 3) at Joe Becker Stadium. The doubleheader is part of the ongoing Sonic Trophy Series between the two schools. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100303cgs0e9 2010-03-03T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100302jgpcp7 The Missouri Southern softball team dropped a pair of games tonight at Texas Womans University, falling to the Pioneers, 9-3 and 6-2. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100302jgpcp7 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100302zgobl9 Kansas City, Mo. -- Jasmine Lovejoy and Jolea Apon have each been named to the 2009-10 All-MIAA team, as announced by the league office today. Lovejoy is a second-team selection, while Apon earned honorable-mention honors. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100302zgobl9 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/2010miaabb It's official, both the Missouri Southern men's and women's basketball teams will be playing the 8:15 games on Thursday and Friday this week in Kansas City as part of the 2010 MIAA Post Season Basketball Tournament. Make sure to snatch up your tickets soon! Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/2010miaabb 2010-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100302nosft3 Missouri Southern junior point guard Skyler Bowlin has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as voted on by a panel of the league's sports information directors and announced by the conference office today. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100302nosft3 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100228htb3tl Joplin, Mo. -- The No. 6-ranked Central Missouri Mules finished off a four-game sweep of the Missouri Southern Lions with two more victories Sunday afternoon (Feb. 28) at Joe Becker Stadium behind two solid pitching performances. The Mules blanked the Lions 8-0 in the opener and won the second game 8-3. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100228htb3tl 2010-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100228z06tl7 The remainder of today's (Sunday) games at the MSSU/Pitt State Border battle have been cancelled due to poor field conditions at the Four Seasons Softball Complex in Joplin. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100228z06tl7 2010-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100227th84jy Both Kimi Shank and Emilie Mieseler broke MIAA records and took home gold as the Missouri Southern women's track and field team leads by 22 points after day two of the 2010 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100227th84jy 2010-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100227g1tptd The Missouri Southern men's track and field team sit in fourth place with 15 points after day two of the 2010 MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100227g1tptd 2010-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100227rlrrg3 The Missouri Southern softball team took two out of three games today in day two of the MSSU/PSU Border Battle at the Four Seasons Sports Complex in Joplin. Southern defeated both Qunicy (5-4) and Rockhurst (5-1) before falling to conference rival Fort Hays, 9-3. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100227rlrrg3 2010-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100227mamg6l Maryville, Mo. -- Skyler Bowlin scored 10 points in the final two minutes as the Missouri Southern Lion rallied nine down to defeat the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats 89-81 in overtime Saturday afternoon (Feb. 27) in Maryville, Mo. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100227mamg6l 2010-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100227egutad Joplin, Mo. -- The Missouri Southern Lions opened up MIAA action with two losses to the No. 6-ranked Central Missouri Mules Saturday afternoon (Feb. 27) at Joe Becker Stadium. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100227egutad 2010-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100227uifo7n The Missouri Southern women went into the locker room up two points today, but were outscored by 18 in the second half and fell 69-53 today in the season finale at Northwest Missouri. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100227uifo7n 2010-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100226n59noj The Missouri Southern softball team dropped their opening game to Missouri S&T in the MSSU/Pitt St. Border Battle Friday evening, 10-15. Southern (1-5) fell behind early and could not overcome six errors as they lost game one of the round robin tournament. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100226n59noj 2010-02-26T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100226t06456 A bucket from Nebraska-Omaha's Dion Curry as time expired in the overtime period lifted the Mavericks to a 113-111 overtime win over Missouri Southern tonight in Sapp Fieldhouse in Omaha. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100226t06456 2010-02-25T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100225t6yeol Omaha, Neb. -- Jolea Apon and Jasmine Lovejoy combined for 51 points to lead the Missouri Southern Lions to a 73-62 win over the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Thursday evening (Feb. 25) at Sapp Fieldhouse in Omaha, Neb. The win secures an MIAA Postseason Tournament appearance for the 10th straight season for the Lions, including all nine seasons under current head coach Maryann Mitts. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100225t6yeol 2010-02-25T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/sched_changes Weather has forced changes in this weekend's Missouri Southern baseball and softball schedules. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/sched_changes 2010-02-25T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201002234zg1z6 Edmond, Okla. -- The Missouri Southern Lions scored three runs in the top of the ninth to grab the lead, but the Central Oklahoma Bronchos rallied for two of their own in the bottom of the inning to defeat the Lions 6-5 Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 23) at Broncho Field in Edmond, Okla. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201002234zg1z6 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100222nw8ebl Missouri Southern men's track and field and cross country coach Tom Rutledge has announced the signing of four individuals to compete in cross country and track and field beginning this fall. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100222nw8ebl 2010-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100222skxvhb Missouri Southern women's track and field coach Patty Vavra has announced the signing of nine athletes for the 2010-11 season that will begin competition this fall. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100222skxvhb 2010-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201002229xhboz The scheduled softball double-header between Missouri Southern and Northeastern State for tomorrow afternoon has been postponed due to wet field conditions in Tahlequah. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201002229xhboz 2010-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100221thpgby The Missouri Southern softball team dropped a pair of games today in the final action of the Midwestern State Tournament, falling 10-1 in five innings to the host Mustangs and then 10-6 to Oklahoma Panhandle State. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100221thpgby 2010-02-21T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201002215b3y0y The Missouri Southern softball team split a pair of games in day two of the Midwestern State Tournament, taking out Western New Mexico 9-1 in five innings in game one, but falling 4-3 to Panhandle State in game two. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201002215b3y0y 2010-02-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100220bz7r66 The Missouri Southern men's basketball team sent its two seniors (DaRell Crittendon and Mariun Price) out with a huge win tonight as the Lions defeated 12th ranked Fort Hays State 76-57 today on Senior Day at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100220bz7r66 2010-02-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100219tujzmw The Missouri Southern men's track and field team had five top five finishes today at the Central Missouri Classic in the team's final tune-up before the MIAA Championships next weekend. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100219tujzmw 2010-02-19T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201002200uhfll Joplin, Mo. -- The Missouri Southern Lions celebrated Senior Day in a big way by routing the Fort Hays State Lady Tigers 91-53 Saturday afternoon (Feb. 20) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Playing in their final home game, seniors Jolea Apon and Randi Henderson figured heavily into the positive outcome for the Lions. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201002200uhfll 2010-02-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201002209awqy3 Today's scheduled double-header with Rockhurst University has been postponed. No make up time has yet to be announced. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201002209awqy3 2010-02-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100219kimi4w The Missouri Southern women's track and field team picked up two titles in the team's final tune-up before next weekend's MIAA Championships competing at the Central Missouri Classic today in Warrensburg. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100219kimi4w 2010-02-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100219r54lck The Missouri Southern softball team dropped their first two games today at the Midwestern State University softball classic, falling 10-0 to Texas Woman's and 2-1 to West Texas A&M. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100219r54lck 2010-02-19T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100217m7dbth Skyler Bowlin scored a season-high 23 points on 5-7 shooting from long range and the Missouri Southern men's basketball team secured a spot in the 2010 MIAA Basketball Tournament with a 77-54 win over Washburn tonight in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100217m7dbth 2010-02-17T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201002172h1osu Joplin, Mo. - Hope Gregory produced game-highs of 18 points and nine rebounds to lead the No. 13-ranked Washburn Lady Blues to an 81-57 win over the Missouri Southern Lions Wednesday evening (Feb. 17) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201002172h1osu 2010-02-17T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100217gua18m The Missouri Southern baseball team scored eight runs over two games, but lost both ends of a double-header today at Arkansas Tech, falling 4-1 in game one and 11-7 in game two. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100217gua18m 2010-02-17T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100216kbkrtv Tahlequah, Okla. -- CJ Maffei pitched five solid innings and Patrick Deao provided the run support to lead the Missouri Southern Lions to a 6-3 victory over the Northeastern State RiverHawks Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 16) in Tahlequah, Okla. It is the second straight win for the Lions, who improve to 2-2 on the season. The RiverHawks fall to 4-5. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100216kbkrtv 2010-02-16T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100213gtlsa4 The Missouri Southern men's basketball team used a 14-0 run to nearly erase a 20-point second-half Emporia State lead, but the Lions couldn't finish the come back and fell 84-76 tonight at White Auditorium. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100213gtlsa4 2010-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201002139znmke Southern distance runner Kimi Shank picked up an automatic qualifying time and broke her own school record in the process as the Missouri Southern women's track and field team competed at the University of Arkansas and Pittsburg State today. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201002139znmke 2010-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201002131gib83 The No. 10-ranked Emporia State Lady Hornets pulled away in the middle of the first half on the way to a 97-54 victory over the Missouri Southern Lions Saturday evening (Feb. 13) at White Auditorium in Emporia, Kan. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201002131gib83 2010-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100213qxc748 The Missouri Southern men's track and field team picked up an NCAA automatic qualifying mark and set a new Southern record in action at the final day of the 2010 Tyson Invitational on the campus of the University of Arkansas. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100213qxc748 2010-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201002131mtn5r The Missouri Southern women's track and field team wrapped up a successful weekend with a strong finish in the distance medley relay at the Tyson Invitational at the University of Arkansas today. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201002131mtn5r 2010-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/2010021376ao6r The Missouri Southern men's track and field team competed at both the Tyson Invitational and the Pittsburg State Classic tonight. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/2010021376ao6r 2010-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201002122vx7j1 Due to inclement weather in Southwestern Oklahoma, the slated games against both Oklahoma Panhandle and Southwestern Oklahoma have been cancelled. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201002122vx7j1 2010-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100210gcw8nz The Missouri Southern basketball team outscored Pittsburg State by 15 in the second half and held the Gorillas to just 13 field goals on the night, in a 77-51 win in front of more than 2,500 fans in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in the team's final game as part of the Sonic Trophy Series. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100210gcw8nz 2010-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100210kwoyfa Joplin, Mo. -- Jolea Apon followed up on her career-performance last Saturday night (Feb. 6) by catching fire in the second half to the tune of 23 points and 7-of-7 from three-point distance to lead the Missouri Southern Lions to a 72-57 victory over the Pittsburg State Gorillas in a Sonic Trophy Series showdown Wednesday evening (Feb. 10) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100210kwoyfa 2010-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201002065pcm6e Four free throws and a dunk from Jason Adams in the final minute helped seal a 79-75 win for the Missouri Southern basketball team tonight in front of the largest crowd of the season as 2,477 fans filled the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201002065pcm6e 2010-02-06T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100208lchof1 After setting a Missouri Southern record for three pointers in a game, and tying the MIAA mark, senior guard Jolea Apon has been named the MIAA Women's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100208lchof1 2010-02-08T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201002082gog5y Due to winter weather, the scheduled double-headers on Tuesday and Wednesday this week at Arkansas Tech have been postponed. No decision has been made as of yet to whether or not the games will be made up. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201002082gog5y 2010-02-08T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100207m05ix4 The Missouri Southern men's track and field team sent a contingent of athletes to both Central Missouri and the University of New Mexico this weekend and came away with a provisional and an event win. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100207m05ix4 2010-02-06T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100206rny3xq The NBA Three-Point Shootout at All-Star Saturday night may still be a week away, but Jolea Apon gave the fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center an early appetizer by hitting a school-record 11 threes and scoring a career-high 35 points in powering the Missouri Southern Lions to a critical 87-64 win over the Missouri Western Griffons Saturday evening (Feb. 6). Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100206rny3xq 2010-02-06T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100206tvalsg A eighth inning grand slam from Zach Caldwell in game two of a twin bill sparked the Lions to six runs over the seventh and eighth innings and helped the Missouri Southern baseball team to a split with fourth-ranked Southern Arkansas today. The Lions dropped the opener 8-0, before taking the nightcap 8-4. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100206tvalsg 2010-02-06T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201002060dq5ph Seniors Ciara Lipsey and Channell Lloyd punched their tickets to nationals tonight by obtaining automatic qualifying marks in the pole vault and triple jump at the Central Missouri Mule Relays. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/201002060dq5ph 2010-02-05T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100205mdzlzx Magnolia, Ark. -- The No. 4-ranked Southern Arkansas Muleriders looked every bit the part in defeating the Missouri Southern Lions 13-1 in the season-opener for both schools Friday evening (Feb. 5) in Magnolia, Ark. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100205mdzlzx 2010-02-05T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100131ntujh8 The Missouri Southern men's basketball team cut a 17-point Southwest Baptist lead with five minutes left to just two with under ten seconds to go, but couldn't complete the comeback and fell to the Bearcats 95-92 at the Meyer Sports Center in Bolivar. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100131ntujh8 2010-01-30T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/recruits Missouri Southern football coach Bart Tatum has announced the signing of 26 high school athletes and three junior college athletes today. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/recruits 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/miaatix Tickets for the 2010 MIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Championships in Municipal Auditorium on March 4-7 are on sale now at the Missouri Southern Ticket office. Fans can order your tickets by clicking here. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/miaatix 2010-02-04T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100202mgtsak The Missouri Southern women's indoor track and field team is ranked 14th nationally and second in the South Central Region as announced by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association today. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100202mgtsak 2010-02-02T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100202s61pmz he Missouri Southern men's indoor track and field team has been ranked 17th nationally and fifth in the South Central Region as the first regional and national polls were released by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association today. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100202s61pmz 2010-02-02T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100127mvqz92 Joplin, Mo. -- Michelle Hedgecock scored a team-high 16 points, including hitting the game-winning layup to propel the Missouri Southern Lions to a critical 61-59 victory over the Central Missouri Jennies Wednesday evening (Jan. 27) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100127mvqz92 2010-01-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100130w8r50r The Missouri Southern women's track and field team picked up five more provisionals and a building record in the mile today in the final day of the 2010 Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100130w8r50r 2010-01-30T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100130k1ldeh The Missouri Southern men's track and field team picked up four provisionals and a school record in the 60 meter dash in the final day of the 2010 Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invitational today at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100130k1ldeh 2010-01-30T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100130et56od Bolivar, Mo. -- The Missouri Southern Lions led by nine at the half, but the Southwest Baptist Bearcats rallied in the second half for a 55-50 win Saturday evening (Jan. 30) at the Meyer Sports Center in Bolivar, Mo. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100130et56od 2010-01-30T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100129qk2nyg The Missouri Southern women's track and field team picked up a win in the weight throw in the first day of the 2010 Fazolis/Baymont Inn Invitational in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100129qk2nyg 2010-01-29T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100129mqbox3 The Missouri Southern mens tack and field team had a strong showing in the 200 meters tonight in the first night of the 2010 Fazolils/Baymont Inn Invitational at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100129mqbox3 2010-01-29T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100129pkh7ia The Missouri Southern softball team has been picked to finish seventh in the 2010 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll as announced by the league office today. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100129pkh7ia 2010-01-29T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201001298uez7k The Missouri Southern Baseball team has been picked to finish fourth in the MIAA Preseason Poll as voted on by the coaches of the league. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201001298uez7k 2010-01-29T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/lpluncheoncancel The scheduled Lion Pride Luncheon for tomorrow (Jan. 29) at the SMB Community Center has been postponed due to inclement weather forecasted for the next two days. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/lpluncheoncancel 2010-01-28T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001277enp8v Despite an impressive run to erase a 13-point halftime deficit, the Missouri Southern Lions fell 91-82 tonight at home to fourth ranked Central Missouri in front of more than 1,800 fans in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001277enp8v 2010-01-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100122zieqco The Missouri Southern women's track and field team had four more provisionals and a school record in day two of the 2010 MSSU/Radio Shack Invitational today at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100122zieqco 2010-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100122n1axj9 The Missouri Southern men's track and field team took home two more provisional scores today in events at the Arkansas Razorback Invitational and in the final day of the MSSU/Radio Shack Invitational. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/20100122n1axj9 2010-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001235bzm9a A basket from Jason Adams broke a 43-all tie with 14 minutes left in the second half and the Lions never trailed from that point, defeating Truman State 79-69 today at Pershing Arena in Kirksville. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001235bzm9a 2010-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100123k7c0dy Kirksville, Mo. - Michelle Hegecock poured in a career-high 19 points but the Missouri Southern Lions could not overcome a late surge by the Truman Bulldogs and lost 64-57 Saturday afternoon (Jan. 23) at Pershing Arena in Kirksville, Mo. The Lions' loss snaps a four-game winning streak over the Bulldogs. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100123k7c0dy 2010-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100121x150lg The Missouri Southern Lions turned the ball over 31 times and Abby Henry provided a game-high 27 points to lead the Northwest Missouri Bearcats to a 75-67 win over the Lions Wednesday evening (Jan. 20) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100121x150lg 2010-01-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100120whx3yz Skyler Bowlin scored a team-high 19 points and led four Lions in double figures as the Missouri Southern basketball team defeated Northwest Missouri, 88-63 tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100120whx3yz 2010-01-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/200910237guxsg Riley Mahn scored the match's first goal in the 54th minute of the second half to lead the Truman Bulldogs to a 2-0 win over the Missouri Southern Lions Friday afternoon (Oct. 23) at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. The match was again held at the Stadium due to continued wet conditions at Hal Bodon Field. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/200910237guxsg 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091107el8r19 Missouri Southern's Johnny Johnson rushed for three touchdowns and caught another, all in the second half, but the Southern football team lost 48-34 on Senior Day today in front of more than 3,500 fans at Fred G. Hughes Stadium in Joplin. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091107el8r19 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100118i7ji0b Missouri Southern senior distance runner Kimi Shank has been named the MIAA Women's Track Co-Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today. Shank shares the award with Anja Puq of Nebraska-Omaha. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/20100118i7ji0b 2010-01-18T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100116awtk5j The Missouri Southern basketball team led by 21 at the half and as much as 28 three minutes into the second half en route to a 96-73 victory today against visiting Nebraska-Omaha in front of more than 1,400 people in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100116awtk5j 2010-01-16T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100116usm0c7 Jasmine Lovejoy scored a game-high 21 points, including a two crucial scores late to lift the Missouri Southern Lions to a 60-57 win over the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Saturday afternoon (Jan. 16) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100116usm0c7 2010-01-16T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100112ztzab1 The Missouri Southern basketball team went into hostile territory tonight and nearly came away with the upset, but the tenth ranked Fort Hays State Tigers held on to a late lead and defeated the Lions 87-81 tonight in Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100112ztzab1 2010-01-11T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100111xu4emf Naomi Bancroft exploded for 34 points and the Fort Hays State Lady Tigers pulled away in the second half for a 73-68 win over the Missouri Southern Lions Monday evening (Jan. 11) in Hays, Kan. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100111xu4emf 2010-01-11T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100109nkzvf7 A pair of career highs from both Patrick Hester and TJ Williams helped lift the Missouri Southern basketball team over Washburn 86-69 tonight at Lee Arena in Topeka. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100109nkzvf7 2010-01-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100109czdv8s After losing 10 straight road meetings at Washburn, the Missouri Southern Lions have now won two of the last three meetings in Topeka, Kan. after riding Jasmine Lovejoy's 23 points and career-high 17 rebounds to a 70-65 win over the No. 6-ranked and previously undefeated Washburn Lady Blues Saturday evening at Lee Arena. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100109czdv8s 2010-01-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100106id3k4f A 17-0 run midway through the second half, lifted Missouri Southern over Emporia State tonight, 82-64 as more than 700 fans braved the winter weather to cheer on the Lions in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100106id3k4f 2010-01-06T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100106zqw3jq The Missouri Lions lost a hard-fought contest to the No. 7-ranked Emporia State Lady Hornets 55-52 Wednesday evening (Jan. 6) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100106zqw3jq 2010-01-06T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100105q9iqrp After All-MIAA and All-Region performances and leading the Lions to their first appearance in the MIAA Tournament since 2002, senior pitcher CJ Maffei and junior third baseman Skyler Rawlins have been named pres-season All-Americans by the Collegiate Baseball Magazine. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100105q9iqrp 2010-01-05T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100102hybj5t A tip-in from Pittsburg State's Rodney Grace as time expired lifted the Gorillas over Missouri Southern, 67-65 tonight in the first game of the Sonic Trophy Series between the two teams. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100102hybj5t 2010-01-02T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100102widoge In a matchup that saw six ties and 12 lead changes, the Missouri Southern Lions dropped a tough 67-66 decision to the Pittsburg State Gorillas Saturday evening (Jan. 2) at John Lance Arena in Pittsburg, Kan. The matchup is part of an on-going Sonic Trophy series that pits the two school's Athletic Departments going head-to-head throughout the sports season. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100102widoge 2010-01-02T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091230ze64ze Jason Adams scored a career-high 34 points and hit a career-best six three pointers, but the Missouri Southern basketball team couldn't pull out a big road win tonight, falling 89-84 at Missouri Western. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091230ze64ze 2009-12-30T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091230k8wjzj The Missouri Western Griffons used a huge first half to wipe away an early deficit and defeat the Missouri Southern Lions 78-62 Wednesday evening (Dec. 30) in St. Joseph, Mo. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091230k8wjzj 2009-12-30T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091228tcuem7 With the Missouri Southern Lions trailing by one, Jasmine Lovejoy stepped to the free-throw line and hit two game-winning free throws to propel the Lions to a dramatic 62-61 over the Southwest Baptist Bearcats Monday night (Dec. 28) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. The Lions defeated the Bearcats for the sixth straight time overall and for the 10th consecutive time in Joplin. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091228tcuem7 2009-12-28T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091221j4cv6u Keane Thomann scored a career-high 19 points (15 in the first half) and the Missouri Southern basketball team defeated visiting Arkansas-Fort Smith 101-62 tonight in front of more than 900 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091221j4cv6u 2009-12-21T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091221ecdl34 Jolea Apon scored a game-high 19 points as the Missouri Southern Lions broke open a tight game in the second half and went on to a 60-43 win over the Southwestern (Kan.) Lady Builders Monday night (Dec. 21) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091221ecdl34 2009-12-21T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091212s8nmn3 After scoring just two points in the first half, Northeastern State's Jason Jones scored 25 in the second half and sparked a second half run that vaulted the Riverhawks past Missouri Southern 87-76 today in non conference action. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091212s8nmn3 2009-12-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/general/09directorscup Missouri Southern Athletics 20th In Division II After First Issue of Directors' Cup Standings Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/general/09directorscup 2009-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/200912056kfqzb The Missouri Southern basketball team held second ranked Central Missouri to its lowest point total of the season, but couldn't get past the Mules and lost 78-59 today in Warrensburg. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/200912056kfqzb 2009-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091118y6r690 Missouri Southern head basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Tyler Ressel to a national letter of intent to attend Southern and play basketball for the Lions beginning in the winter of 2010. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091118y6r690 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/200910313g07xp Skyler Bowlin scored 17 points and Patrick Hester added 11 as the Missouri Southern basketball team opened up the 2009-10 exhibition season with a 95-67 loss at the University of Illinois tonight. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/200910313g07xp 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091128ns1sw8 The Missouri Southern Basketball team never trailed and used clutch free-throw shooting down down the stretch to hang on for an 83-77 win over Mid-American Christian in its opening game at the 2009 Freeman Sports Medicine/Chris Tucker Memorial Classic tonight. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091128ns1sw8 2009-11-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/2009112234wm4a The Missouri Southern Lions used a big second half performance to defeat a scappy Haskell Indian Nations squad 94-71 Saturday evening (Nov. 21) at the Pittsburg State Classic in Pittsburg, Kan. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/2009112234wm4a 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/2009112929o3wh Jason Adams scored 23 points and pulled down eight rebounds as the Missouri Southern men's basketball team defeated Southwestern (Kan.) 100-67 tonight in the final game of the 2009 Freeman Sports Medicine/Chris Tucker Memorial Classic at Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/2009112929o3wh 2009-11-28T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/200912093nm200 Jasmine Lovejoy produced a career-high 25 points to lead the Missouri Southern Lions to a road win at the Missouri S&T Lady Miners, 73-68 in a non-conference matchup Wednesday night (Dec. 8) at Rolla, Mo. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/200912093nm200 2009-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091209yye861 The Missouri Southern basketball team shot 34 percent from the field and just 13 percent from long range as 13th ranked Southwest Baptist defeated the Lions, 83-67 in front of more than 1,600 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091209yye861 2009-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/200912055b9kyl The Central Missouri Jennies snapped the Missouri Southern Lions' five-game winning streak with a 71-58 win Saturday afternoon (Dec. 5) in Warrensburg, Mo. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/200912055b9kyl 2009-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091202umh86y The Missouri Southern basketball team out scored Truman 54-29 in the second half, en-route to an 84-55 win tonight over the visiting Bulldogs in the MIAA opener for both teams. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091202umh86y 2009-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091202n04m0z Jolea Apon tied her career-high with 28 points as the Missouri Southern Lions pulled away for a 79-65 win over the Truman State Bulldogs in the MIAA opener for both schools Wednesday evening (Dec. 2) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091202n04m0z 2009-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091128kb43ay Jolea Apon produced a game-high 18 points to lead the Missouri Southern Lions to their third straight victory by defeating the Arkansas-Fort Smith Lady Lions 68-49 in the final day of the MSSU Pizza Hut/Fairfield Inn Thanksgiving Classic Saturday afternoon (Nov. 28) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091128kb43ay 2009-11-28T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091128wpq2mi Jasmine Lovejoy and Erin Rice combined for 33 points to lead the Missouri Southern Lions to a 71-49 win over the Avila Eagles in their 2009-10 home opener at the MSSU Pizza Hut/Fairfield Inn Thanksgiving Classic Saturday afternoon (Nov. 27) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091128wpq2mi 2009-11-27T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091125a6heez Missouri Southern senior defensive end Jairius Jarvis has been named a Daktronics second-team All-Region pick by the sports information directors of the NCAA Division II Super Region 4. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091125a6heez 2009-11-25T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/200911259cja7o Missouri Southern baseball coach Bryce Darnell has announced the signing of five players to national letters of intent to attend Southern and play baseball beginning in the 2011 season. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/200911259cja7o 2009-11-25T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091124s2uwuk The Missouri Southern basketball team opened up a 20 point halftime lead and cruised to a 72-51 victory over visiting Central Bible tonight in the Lions' home opener at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091124s2uwuk 2009-11-24T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091122q4xblr Jasmine Lovejoy scored 21 points and narrowly missed out on a double-double as the Missouri Southern Lions defeated Eastern New Mexico, 76-58 tonight in the final game of the Emporia State Tip-Off Classic. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091122q4xblr 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091120rtwq1y The Missouri Southern Lions opened the 2009-10 season in grand offensive style with their biggest scoring output since 2003 in a 110-66 rout of the Missouri S&T Miners Friday evening (Nov. 20) at the Pittsburg State Classic in Pittsburg, Kan. The points are the most the Lions have scored overall since defeating Messenger College 114-48 in 2003 and the most against a Division-II opponent since a 125-82 win over Emporia State back in 2002. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091120rtwq1y 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091120a8jjro The Missouri Southern women's basketball team closed the first half on an 11-1 run and led 43-19 at the break, as the Lions cruised to a 79-43 win over Evangel University in the opener of the Emporia State Tip-Off Classic tonight. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091120a8jjro 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091119529642 Missouri Southern volleyball coach Chris Willis has announced the signing of four northwest Arkansas high school players to national letters of intent to attend Southern and play volleyball beginning in 2010. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091119529642 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20091118qdl5lb Missouri Southern softball coach Bill Gray has announced the signing of four high school players to national letters of intent to attend Southern and play softball beginning in the 2011 season. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20091118qdl5lb 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091118t1c7qx Freshman outside hitter Renee Rheinecker was a third-team selection, while junior outside hitter Jeanna Feldmann was honorable mention as the 2009 All-MIAA Team was announced by the league office today in Kansas City. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091118t1c7qx 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091115j5wctd Jasmine Webb scored a game-high 26 points to lead the Northeastern State RiverHawks past the Missouri Southern Lions 67-50 Sunday afternoon (Nov. 15) at Jack Dobbins Fieldhouse in Tahlequah, Okla. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091115j5wctd 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091114kv0dbt Skyler Bowlin scored a game-high 29 points as the Missouri Southern Lions pulled away in the second half to defeat a scrappy Livin' The Dream squad 103-81 in exhibition action Saturday afternoon (Nov. 14) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091114kv0dbt 2009-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200911145txypy The Missouri Southern volleyball team ran into a hot hitting Northwest Missouri squad tonight as the Bearcats hit .330 as a team and dispatched the Lions in three sets, winning 3-0. Individual set scores were 23-25, 21-25 and 16-25. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200911145txypy 2009-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091112berrul Missouri Southern seniors Chris Norris and Jairius Jarvis were named second-team All-MIAA, while six other Lions were named honorable mention as the MIAA's post season honors were announced today. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091112berrul 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091111cey6tc Jasmine Lovejoy and Jolea Apon combined for 31 points to lead the Missouri Southern Lions to a 69-48 exhibition victory over Livin' The Dream Wednesday evening (Nov. 11) at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091111cey6tc 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091111fuqh4z The Missouri Southern volleyball team hit .500 in the first set, but dropped the opener to Pittsburg State and eventually fell three sets to one tonight to the Gorillas in front of more than 600 fans at Young Gym in Joplin. Individual set scores were 21-25, 12-25, 25-23, and 16-25. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091111fuqh4z 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091107tfnotg The Missouri Southern volleyball team led just once in the match tonight at seventh ranked Emporia State tonight, falling three sets to none to the Hornets in White Auditorium. Individual set scores were 19-25, 13-25 and 18-25. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091107tfnotg 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091106i0tle9 The Missouri Southern volleyball team rebounded from a 2-1 deficit and hit .345 and .320 over the final two sets to defeat Fort Hays State three sets to two tonight in Hays. Individual set scores were 20-25, 26-24, 24-26, 25-18 and 15-12. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091106i0tle9 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091103dc9848 Ninth ranked Washburn University hit .394 as a team and swept the Missouri Southern volleyball team three sets to none tonight in Young Gymnasium. Individual set scores were 13-25, 24-26 and 18-25. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091103dc9848 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091031k6rfaj Nineteenth ranked Central Missouri scored 20 points in the fourth quarter and rebounded from an early 10-0 deficit to defeat the Lions 27-17 today in Warrensburg. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091031k6rfaj 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/2009103171igkh Renee Rheinecker had 18 kills and Brittany Vavao-Huggins had 11 as the Missouri Southern volleyball team swept visiting Missouri Western today in Joplin. Individual set scores were 25-23, 25-19, and 25-22. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/2009103171igkh 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091031qs4bue In a match that saw 17 tied scores and ten lead changes, the Missouri Southern volleyball team lost to 18th ranked Truman State, three sets to none tonight. Individual set scores were 23-25, 21-25, 25-27. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091031qs4bue 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091029e2smoo Goalkeeper Randi Russell notched a career-high 12 saves to keep the Missouri Southern Lions close, but Megan Jensen scored in the 24th minute for UNO and the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks held on for a 1-0 win Thursday afternoon (Oct. 29) in Omaha, Neb. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091029e2smoo 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091024ziv126 The Missouri Southern football team scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, capped off by a 10-yard touchdown pass from Roland Thompson to Daniel Thompson with 12 seconds left and defeated 12th ranked Missouri Western, 35-34 in St. Joseph today. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091024ziv126 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091023nhtuqg The Missouri Southern volleyball team ran into a hot-hitting Central Missouri squad tonight as the fourth ranked Jennies hit .454 as a team and defeated the Lions, three sets to none. Individual set scores were 19-25, 18-25, and 13-25. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091023nhtuqg 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091021k0ipi3 The Missouri Western Griffons scored the match's only goal four minutes into the second half to defeat the Missouri Southern Lions 1-0 Wednesday night (Oct. 21) in St. Joseph, Mo. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091021k0ipi3 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091021lzd0p3 For the second time this season the Missouri Southern volleyball team has taken out a ranked opponent on the road as the Lions defeated 16th ranked Nebraska-Omaha tonight three sets to two. Individual set scores were 17-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25, 16 and 16-14. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091021lzd0p3 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091020ot2zj8 Despite rallying to win the third set and dominating the fourth set, the Missouri Southern volleyball team fell on the road tonight, losing three sets to two at Rockhurst in Kansas City. Individual set scores were 23-25, 22-25, 26-24, 25-15 and 5-15. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091020ot2zj8 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/gassen_pow Missouri Southern sophomore kicker Andrew Gassen has been named the MIAA Football Special Teams Player of the Week as announced by the league office today. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/gassen_pow 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091017k0h7uy Melanie Hall scored a goal and dished out an assist as the Central Missouri Jennies broke open a scoreless match with four goals in the last 30 minutes of the second half to defeat the Missouri Southern Lions 4-0 Saturday night (Oct. 17) at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. The match was once again played at the Stadium due to continued soggy conditions at Hal Bodon Field. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091017k0h7uy 2009-10-17T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200910179ohb3t The Missouri Southern volleyball team traded sets with Northwest Missouri today, but the Bearcats came away with the decisive fifth set win to take the match, three sets to two. Individual set scores were 20-25, 27-25, 18-25, 25-19, and 8-15. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200910179ohb3t 2009-10-17T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091017narr0j A 30-yard touchdown pass from Roland Thompson to Landon Zerkel with 11:31 left in the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winner as the Missouri Southern football team defeated visiting Truman State, 20-16 today at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091017narr0j 2009-10-17T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091016sbm5gg The visiting Southwest Baptist Bearcats won the first set and came out on top of two close finishes in the third and fourth en route to a three sets to one victory over Missouri Southern tonight in Young Gymnasium. Individual set scores were 17-25, 25-18, 23-25, and 22-25. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091016sbm5gg 2009-10-16T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091015j26kvq With the match scoreless at the half, Jayme Ross struck for three second half goals to lead the Southwest Baptist Bearcats to a 4-0 win over the Missouri Southern Lions Thursday night (Oct. 15). The match was played at Fred Hughes Stadium due to wet conditions at Hal Bodon Field. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091015j26kvq 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/09teamacademic The Missouri Southern softball team has earned the National Fastpitch Coaches Association/Girls Got Game Team Academic Award for 2009 and seven different Lions were named scholar athletes as announced by the coaches association. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/sball/2009-10/09teamacademic 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091013450nsc The Missouri Southern Lions lost for the first time in three matches with a 2-0 setback to the Washburn Lady Blues Saturday evening (Oct. 3) in Topeka, Kan. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091013450nsc 2009-10-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091014yrfbqw The Missouri Southern volleyball team split the first four sets with Pittsburg State tonight, but the Gorillas out gunned the Lions in the decisive fifth set, to defeat Southern three games to two in Pittsburg. Individual set scores were 25-19, 19-25, 22-25, 25-22 and 7-15. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091014yrfbqw 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091013dvgyoj In a game that was dominated by sixth ranked Northwest Missouri State, the Missouri Southern Lions fell 52-6 to the Bearcats today in a frigid Maryville where game time temperatures hovered around freezing. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mssulions.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091013dvgyoj 2009-10-10T04:00:00Z