July 27, 2012
Thomann and Bowlin team up once again, this time at the professional level
Former Missouri Southern men's basketball players Skyler Bowlin and Keane Thomann have both ended up on the same team again as the duo will suit up for Horsens IC in Denmark.

May 12, 2012
Lions men's basketball ranks 17th nationally in Division II attendance
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team saw an average of more than 1,900 fans pack the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center this season and for the second-straight season rank in the top 20 of all of Division II in attendance.

March 22, 2012
Thomann earns third All-American nod
Missouri Southern senior center Keane Thomann has been named to his third All-American team as the big man was named an All-American today by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

March 20, 2012
Thomann picks up another All-American nod
Another day, another All-American honor for Missouri Southern senior center Keane Thomann as the big man was named a third-team All-American by Daktronics.

March 19, 2012
Keane Thomann named All-American and will play in D-II All-Star Game
Missouri Southern senior center Keane Thomann can add another award to the ever-growing list he has compiled as Basketball Times has named him an All-American. He has also been selected to participate in the Reeces Division II All-Star Game to be held on March 23 as part of the Elite Eight.

March 16, 2012
Thomann and Adams named to Coaches All-Region Team
Missouri Southern seniors Keane Thomann and Jason Adams have been named first-team All-Region by the National Association of Basketball Coaches today.

March 10, 2012
No. 23 Lions fall to No. 9 Tarleton State, 69-52 in first round of NCAA Tournament
The No. 23 ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team fell behind by three at the half and a 9-0 run from No. 9 Tarleton State early in the second half broke open the game as the Lions' season ended today with a 69-52 loss in the first round of the NCAA Division II Tournament.

March 7, 2012
Keane Thoman named Region Player of the Year
For the second-straight year, the Missouri Southern men's basketball team has the Daktronics South Central Region Player of the Year as senior center Keane Thomann has earned that honor today as voted on by the sports information directors of the region.

March 4, 2012
NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Show Information
The NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Selection Show will air live tonight on NCAA.com beginning at approximately 9:30 pm

March 4, 2012
No. 19 Lions earn second-straight bid to Division II Men's Basketball Tournament
The 19th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team found out this evening that it will be the No. 7 seed, having earned its second-straight bid to the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament.

March 2, 2012
19th ranked Lions fall 103-102 to Fort Hays in MIAA Tournament opener
Despite a late comeback at the end of regulation and overtime, as well as a record-setting 42-point performance from Jason Adams, the 19th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team fell 103-102 in overtime today in the first round of the 2012 MIAA Basketball Tournament.

February 28, 2012
Keane Thomann named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Missouri Southern senior center Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year as announced by the league office today.

February 25, 2012
No. 10 Lions fall at Northwest Missouri, 67-64, claim 4th seed in MIAA Tournament
The tenth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team trailed by as many as 14 points in the second half today, but couldn't complete the comeback as the No. 16 Northwest Missouri Bearcats defeated the Lions 67-64 to earn a share of the MIAA regular season title.

February 22, 2012
Men's basketball climbs to No. 4 in NCAA Division II Regional Rankings
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team moved up to No. 10 in the national rankings yesterday and today learned it was ranked fourth in the latest NCAA Division II Men's Basketball South Central Regional Poll.

February 20, 2012
Keane Thomann wins second-straight MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week Award
For the second-straight week and fourth time this season, Missouri Southern senior center Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA men's basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.

February 18, 2012
Lions send seniors out in style with double-overtime win against Fort Hays, 80-73
The 16th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team played its third-straight overtime game at home and just like the previous two, came away with a win as the Lions took out Fort Hays, 80-73 today in double-overtime at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

February 15, 2012
Men's basketball debuts at No. 6 in NCAA Division II South Central Rankings
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team is off to a 20-5 start and the Lions debut in the first NCAA Division II South Central Regional Rankings at the No. 6 spot this week.

February 15, 2012
Huge second-half comeback lifts No. 16 Lions over Washburn, 85-79 in Overtime
Trailing by as many as 15 in the second half, the No. 16 Missouri Southern men's basketball team forced overtime and out scored Washburn 13-7 in the extra period to win 85-79 in front of more than 2,600 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

February 13, 2012
Thomann wins third MIAA Player of the Week award
Missouri Southern men's basketball senior center Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA men's basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today. It is the third time this season that Thomann has won the award.

February 11, 2012
Late run lifts No. 19 Lions over Emporia State, 61-57
After trailing by as many as six with under eight minutes to go in the game, the No. 19 Missouri Southern men's basketball team closed the game out on a 16-6 run to take out Emporia State on the road tonight.

February 8, 2012
No. 19 Missouri Southern wins double-overtime thriller with Pitt State in Sonic Trophy Series game
Sophomore Marquis Addison took the No. 19 Missouri Southern Lions on his back and scored a career-high 33 points, including 10-11 from the free-throw line, and Southern defeated visiting Pittsburg State, 96-92 in a double-overtime classic at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

February 4, 2012
No. 23 Lions avenge earlier loss with 85-69 win over Missouri Western
The No. 23 Missouri Southern Lions avenged an earlier season loss to Missouri Western and took out the Griffons, 85-69 tonight in front of more than 2000 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

February 2, 2012
MIAA Basketball Tournament Tickets To Go On Sale Monday
Tickets to the MIAA Basketball Championships at Kansas City's Municipal Auditorium will go on sale at the Missouri Southern ticket office on Monday, February 6. Tickets will also be on sale at the Lions home basketball games on February 8, February 15 and February 18. The number to the MSSU ticket office is 417-625-9366.

February 1, 2012
No. 23 Lions stop two game skid with 90-64 win at Lincoln
The No. 23 Missouri Southern men's basketball team raced out to a 12 point halftime lead and cruised to a 90-64 win tonight at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.

January 28, 2012
No. 14 Lions can't overcome early deficit and fall 86-74 at Southwest Baptist
The 14th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team fell down by as many as 21 with 1:49 left in the first half and despite eight-straight points from Jason Adams to end the half, the Lions couldn't overcome the early deficit and fell 86-74 at Southwest Baptist.

January 25, 2012
Big second half lifts Central Missouri over 14th ranked Missouri Southern, 81-68
Despite leading by as many as 12 in the first half, the 14th ranked Lions fell at home tonight 81-68 to visiting Central Missouri at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

January 23, 2012
Southern's Jason Adams named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern senior guard Jason Adams has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.

January 21, 2012
Thomann's 29 helps to lead No. 16 Lions over Truman, 80-74
Keane Thomann scored 29 points as the 16th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team defeated Truman State on the road today, 80-74.

January 18, 2012
No. 16 Lions hold off Northwest Missouri 84-76 to take a share of first in MIAA
The 16th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team held off visiting Northwest Missouri and won 84-76 tonight in front of more than 2,000 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, taking a share of first place in the MIAA.

January 16, 2012
Keane Thomann named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern senior center Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.

January 14, 2012
No. 23 Lions hold on for 70-67 win at Northeastern State
A three pointer from Marquis Addison with 4:40 left in the second half put the No. 23 Missouri Southern men's basketball team on top for good as the Lions went on the road and defeated Northeastern State 70-67.

January 9, 2012
No. 14 Lions take out No. 8 Fort Hays, 82-71
The 14th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team picked up a big road win tonight taking out eighth ranked Fort Hays 82-71 in Gross Memorial Collisseum.

January 7, 2012
14th ranked Lions fall 67-49 at Washburn
The Washburn Ichabods scored the game's first points and never looked back, leading the entire way in an upset win over the 14th ranked Missouri Southern men today at Lee Arena in Topeka.

January 4, 2012
No. 14 Lions hold on for 82-73 win over visiting Emporia State
The 14th ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team held off a late run from a pesky Emporia State team and the Lions came out with an 82-73 win over the Hornets tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

December 30, 2011
Sixth ranked Lions fall 97-87 at Pittsburg State in Sonic Trophy Series game
The sixth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team fell behind early and couldn't overcome the early deficit, falling 97-87 at Pittsburg State tonight in a Sonic Trophy Series game.

December 19, 2011
Thomann's double-double lifts seventh-ranked Lions over SBU, 92-77
Keane Thomann had 23 points and a career-high 18 rebounds as the seventh-ranked Missouri Southern basketball team kept a pesky Southwest Baptist team at bay and defeated the Bearcats 92-77 tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

December 10, 2011
Record-setting assist game lifts No. 1 ranked Lions over Lincoln 107-65
The number one ranked Missouri Southern Lions set a school record with 33 assists tonight en route to a 107-65 win over visiting Lincoln University today at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

December 7, 2011
Western's hot shooting from outside helps Griffons take out No. 1 ranked Lions, 75-67
A 15 point halftime deficit was too much to overcome and despite out scoring Missouri Western in the second half, the No. 1 ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team lost its first game this season, falling on the road 75-67 to the Griffons.

December 6, 2011
Men's basketball vaults to first-ever No. 1 National Ranking
For the first time since the program turned Division II in 1989, the Missouri Southern men's basketball program is the No. 1 team in Division II as the Lions are the top ranked team in this week's NABC Coaches Poll.

December 5, 2011
Keane Thomann named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Missouri Southern senior center Keane Thomann has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the League office today.

December 5, 2011
Thomann's new career high lifts No. 2 Missouri Southern over Arkansas-Fort Smith 87-74
The second ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball program got a career-high 32 points from Keane Thomann and the Lions defeated visiting Arkansas-Fort Smith 87-74 tonight at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

December 3, 2011
Second-ranked Lions win 72-64 at Central Missouri to stay undefeated
The second-ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team went into the locker room down by one at the half, but out scored Central Missouri by nine in the second half to win 72-64 and remain undefeated today.

November 30, 2011
No. 2 ranked Lions' defense dominant in 89-43 win over Truman to start MIAA play
It was the Jason Adams to Keane Thomann show tonight as Adams had seven assists and Thomann scored 21 points in the first half en route to an 89-43 win for the second ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team over visiting Truman State tonight.

November 30, 2011
Men's Basketball signs Kansas high school prep standout
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the sigining of Blaine Miller to a national letter of intent to attend Southern and play basketball beginning in the fall of 2012.

November 30, 2011
Robert Corn named Division II Bulletin Coach of the Month
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has been named the Division II Bulletin National Coach of the Month as announced by the publication today.

November 29, 2011
Men's basketball earns highest-ever ranking and now sit No. 2 in the NABC Div. II Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program has moved up to its highest-ever ranking as the Lions are now ranked second in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II Poll.

November 22, 2011
Hester's three helps to lift fourth ranked Lions over Northeastern State 68-66
Patrick Hester calmly downed a three pointer from the top of the key with 1:10 left to go in the game to give the fourth-ranked Lions a one-point lead and Southern held on to defeat Northeastern State 68-66 today in a game at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.

November 19, 2011
Lions hold on for 92-83 win over Mid America Nazarene
The fourth-ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team led just 31-30 at the half, but pushed ahead and scored 61 points in the second half, en route to a 92-83 win over Mid America Nazarene in the final game of the Pittsburg State Classic today.

November 18, 2011
Fourth-ranked Lions move to 4-0 with 88-47 win over Avila at Pitt State Classic
Two different runs of 13-0 and another of 20-0 in the second half, helped the fourth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team to an 88-47 win over Avila tonight in the Pittsburg State Classic at John Lance Arena.

November 16, 2011
Adams named MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
After an impressive first weekend to the regular season, Missouri Southern senior guard Jason Adams has been named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week as announced by the league office today.

November 15, 2011
Balanced effort leads Lions over Central Bible, 92-60
Six players scored in double-figures tonight for the fourth-ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team as the Lions defeated visiting Central Bible, 92-60 at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

November 14, 2011
Men's Basketball to play at Sprint Center on November 22
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team will face off with Northeastern State at the CBE Classic in Kansas City with the game to be played in the Sprint Center on November 22.

November 12, 2011
Adams fuels late comeback as 4th ranked Lions take out Arkansas-Monticello 102-99
Down by 14 with ten minutes left and as much as five with a minute and a half, the fourth ranked Missouri Southern basketball team came-from-behind to defeat Arkansas-Monticello 102-99 to remain undefeated on the season.

November 11, 2011
Fourth ranked Lions open up season with 106-73 win over Dallas Baptist
The fourth ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball team opened up the 2011-12 season in high fashion today, taking out Dallas Baptist 106-73 in its first game at the South Central Shootout held at Bartlesville High School.

November 10, 2011
Men's Basketball signs Oklahoma high school product
Missouri Southern men's basketball coach Robert Corn has announced the signing of Austin Wright to a national letter of intent to play basketball and attend Southern beginning in the fall of 2012.

November 5, 2011
Lions fall 84-48 to Missouri State in I-44 Classic Presented By Wendy's
The Missouri Southern basketball team went down 46-21 at the half and couldn't complete the comeback in an 84-48 loss today to Missouri State in the I-44 Hoops Classic Presented by Wendy's.

November 3, 2011
Lions, Tigers and Bears t-shirts now on sale online
Commemorative t-shirts highlighting the games played against the University of Missouri and Missouri State are now being sold online, as well as in the MSSU Bookstore and at the games.

October 31, 2011
Tickets still remain for I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's with Missouri State
Tickets still remain for the I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's. The game features the Bears and Lady Bears of Missouri State University and will start at 5 pm on Saturday, November 5.

October 31, 2011
Tickets still remain for I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's with Missouri State
Tickets still remain for the I-44 Hoops Classic presented by Wendy's. The game features the Bears and Lady Bears of Missouri State University and will start at 5 pm on Saturday, November 5.

October 30, 2011
Lions fall 114-68 to Missouri in One State, One Spirit Classic
The Missouri Southern and University of Missouri basketball teams came together tonight in support of Joplin tornado relief and the 25th ranked (Division I) Tigers defeated the 4th ranked (Division II) Lions 114-68 in the One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt.

October 26, 2011
Southern men's basketball picked to win the MIAA in both preseason polls
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program has been picked to defend its MIAA title from a season ago as both the MIAA preseason coaches and media polls have been released by the league office today.

October 23, 2011
MSSU Announces Details of One State, One Spirit Classic
MSSU Athletics is proud to announce details surrounding the One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt. The classic is a men's basketball exhibition game between the Missouri Tigers and MSSU Lions on Sunday night, October 30 at MSSU's Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

October 14, 2011
Men's Basketball ranked fourth nationally in Division II Bulletin's preseason poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball program, already ranked seventh in one preseason national poll, has been ranked fourth by the Division II Bulletin the organization announced in its first newsletter of the year.

September 29, 2011
Men's Basketball ranked seventh in Sporting News Preseason D-II Poll
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team has been ranked 7th in Division II in a preseason poll conducted by the Sporting News the magazine has announced.

September 14, 2011
One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt to be nationally televised on ESPNU
ESPN and Missouri Southern State University announced on Wednesday ESPNU will televise the One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt. The Oct. 30 event features the Missouri Southern Lions hosting the University of Missouri in men's basketball at 5:30 p.m. CT.

August 24, 2011
One State, One Spirit Classic Sold Out!
The One State, One Spirit Classic presented by Leggett & Platt between the University of Missouri and Missouri Southern has completely sold out as the last remaining tickets to the event were sold this morning. The game, taking place on Sunday, October 30, will have all proceeds going toward the Missouri Southern Foundation's Tornado Relief Fund.

July 5, 2011
Southern announces ticket sales information for One State, One Spirit Classic with Mizzou
Missouri Southern Athletics has announced ticket plans for the “One State, One Spirit Classic” presented by Leggett & Platt, Inc. The Classic will feature a men’s basketball exhibition game between the Missouri Tigers and the Missouri Southern Lions at MSSU’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin on Sunday evening, October 30.

June 17, 2011
Missouri Southern to play host to Missouri State in benefit exhibition basketball game
Missouri Southern State University has received word from Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats on Friday the University has received a waiver from the NCAA to play a men's basketball exhibition game at Southern on Saturday, Nov. 5.

June 9, 2011
Missouri Southern to Host Mizzou Basketball In One State, One Spirit Classic Presented by Leggett & Platt
Missouri Southern State University and the University of Missouri, in conjunction with the Joplin tornado relief campaign, will participate in the One State, One Spirit Classic Presented by Leggett & Platt. The basketball exhibition game received NCAA approval and will be played on Sunday Oct. 30 at Missouri Southern’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin, Mo.