Friday, January 31, 2014
Professional soccer coming to Joplin Athletic Complex
(From the City of Joplin)
Today, Joplin City officials were pleased to announce the Joplin Athletic Complex will serve as the home field to a new professional soccer team. During a press conference, Ed and Alison Hershewe, owners of Joplin’s newest professional sports team, Joplin Demize, introduced this new program for sports enthusiasts who have followed soccer for a number of years.
"Our son Thomas plays soccer, and I thought having a professional team in our community would not only be good for athletes to watch, but also for families to enjoy this caliber of play,” said Hershewe. “It will also serve as an opportunity to develop soccer, on both sides of the spectrum, including the youth soccer at the recreational and competitive levels.”
Joplin Demize will be part of the National Premier Soccer League. As part of a national league that operates in the 4th Division of the United States Soccer pyramid, NPSL teams are eligible to participate in the U.S. Open Cup through their affiliation with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). The NPSL is the fastest-growing national soccer league in the U.S., operating in 70+ markets across the country. Two Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs, D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls, operate U-23 squads in the NPSL.
NPSL Commissioner Michael Hitchcock noted that the league is proud to add this team to their league and look forward to playing in Joplin. Joplin Demize will begin play in the Central Conference of the Midwest Region in 2014.
"The NPSL is looking forward to bringing high level soccer to the great city of Joplin, Missouri," NPSL Commissioner Michael Hitchcock remarked. "One of the goals of NPSL is to grow the game of soccer in every city in the U.S. so we're excited to help inspire local youth players to reach their potential while providing soccer fans with a team to support in their own backyard."
Joplin Demize will play at the Joplin Athletic Complex. Parks Director Chris Cotten stated that the staff has been making improvements to the facility to meet the league’s requirements. “Work has been going on for the past few months and will continue through the spring to ready the complex for the arrival of the pro club this summer.”
The City is re-purposing existing assets and will utilize the operations building for locker rooms. Spectator seating is provided through the removal and reinstallation of the bleachers from the nonoperational Gabby Street Park. The Hershewe family also provided a facility sponsorship to help with upgrades.
Players from Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Illinois expect to make up the talent pool for the Demize. Players from local colleges like Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, Neosho, Southwest Baptist University, Crowder, and Missouri Valley will now have a place to showcase their talents and the Demize will continue to bring in top international talent to round out the roster.
The NPSL attracts top amateur talent from around the United States. The NPSL does not have any age limits or restrictions, incorporating both college players and former professional players alike. Teams are allowed to pay small salaries to players that are willing to give up their amateur status.
The NPSL began in 2003 in the Men’s Professional Soccer League and in 2005 changed its name to the National Premier Soccer League. In 2003 there were 6 teams in the league, for this summer there are projected to be 82 teams in the league, making it the fastest growing league in the United States.
Chris Hanlon will serve as Director of Soccer Operations in addition to serving on the coaching staff with Armen Tonianse, Luis Percovich, and Keegan Hudson. Hanlon has extensive experience, having played as goalkeeper with the University of Pittsburgh and then with the United Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League. He has served in a variety of roles on the coaching and management side of the game, including time as a general manager, head coach, operations director, and director of coaching. Tonianse and Percovich both have much experience playing soccer with collegiate teams. Tonianse is a U.S. Soccer Federation “C” licensed coach noted for working with player ages 15 to 18.
Organizers of the team anticipate players from Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Illinois to provide the talent pool for the Demize.
“Players from area colleges, such as Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, Neosho, Southwest Baptist University, Crowder, and Missouri Valley will now have a place to showcase their talents,” said Hanlon. “And the Demize will continue to bring in top international talent to round out the roster.”
To get more information about this professional soccer team, go to www.demizesoccer.com or email Info@joplindemize.net
MSSU men's basketball.to play at Central Missouri Saturday
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team will head to Warrensburg tomorrow to take on Central Missouri on a pivitol MIAA matchup. Tip off with the Mules is slated for 3:30 pm inside the Multipurpose Building.
Game Information
Teams: (RV) Missouri Southern (15-3/9-2 MIAA) | Central Missouri (16-4, 8-3 MIAA)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014
Tip-Off: 3:30 pm
Location: Warrensburg, Mo.
Site:Multipurpose Building (8,500)
Series Record: Mules lead 31-22
Coaches: Robert Corn (403-302 overall/at MSSU). Kim Anderson (260-94, overall and at UCM)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014
Tip-Off: 3:30 pm
Location: Warrensburg, Mo.
Site:Multipurpose Building (8,500)
Series Record: Mules lead 31-22
Coaches: Robert Corn (403-302 overall/at MSSU). Kim Anderson (260-94, overall and at UCM)
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: 97.9 FM Big Dog - Mike McClure - Play by Play
Internet Audio: www.mssulions.com
Webcast: www.mssulions.com
Live Stats: livestats.prestosports.com/mssu
Lions on Facebook: Facebook.com/missourisouthernlions
Lions on Twitter: @mososports; @mssumensbball
MSSU Radio: 97.9 FM Big Dog - Mike McClure - Play by Play
Internet Audio: www.mssulions.com
Webcast: www.mssulions.com
Live Stats: livestats.prestosports.com/mssu
Lions on Facebook: Facebook.com/missourisouthernlions
Lions on Twitter: @mososports; @mssumensbball
The Series: Central leads the series 31-22 and and the teams have split the past six games. The Lions are 14-10 vs. UCM at home and 8-17 on the road. Central has won all four of the neutral site battles between the two clubs. The Lions are 0-5 all-time against the Mules in MIAA Tournament games.
MIAA Team Ranks: The Lions lead the MIAA in scoring margin, field goal defense, field goal percentage, blocks and offensive rebound percentage. Southern ranks second in scoring offense, scoring defense, steals, rebound margin and three point defense, while ranking third in assists and offensive rebounds, and fourth in both rebounding defense and free-throw percentage.
MIAA Individual Ranks: Marquis Addison ranks 12th in the MIAA in scoring, while ranking second in free-throw shooting, seventh in steals and 12th in field goal percentage. Jordan Talbert ranks fifth in rebounding and third in blocks, while Slim Magee ranks 12th in rebounding, fourth in blocks and third in field goal percentage.Lane Barlow ranks eighth in assists and ninth in asst/turnover ratio, while Austin Wright ranks 13th in three pointers made.
National Ranks: The Lions, as a team, rank seventh nationally in scoring margin, while ranking tenth in blocks and 12th in field goal percentage. Southern ranks 14th in total blocks, 15th in free throws made, while ranking 23rd in field goal defense and 24th in win-loss percentage and 25th in scoring offense. The Lions also rank 31st in assists per game, 32nd in free-throws attempted and 42nd in total assists.
The Lions are perfect when: Missouri Southern is perfect this season when the Lions have scored 90+ points (8-0), allowed 69 points or less (7-0), out shoot opponents (13-0), make more three's (4-0), and when the game is decided by 20 or more points (8-0).
Passing 1,000: Marquis Addison became the newest member of the 1,000 point club at MSSU with 20 points against Central Missouri last season. He currently has 1,403 points, moving in front of Terry Shumpert for 9th place all-time in scoring at Southern. He needs two points to pass Matt Olson for 8th all-time and is the fourth Lion in the past three seasons to pass 1,000, joining Jason Adams, Skyler Bowlin and Keane Thomann.
Moving Up: With his first steal at SBU, Marquis Addison moved into rare company as one of only four players to ever play at MSSU with 200 or more steals. He currently sits in fourth place all-time in career steals with 201, 57 behind Hiram Ocasio for third place.
Moving Up: With his first steal at SBU, Marquis Addison moved into rare company as one of only four players to ever play at MSSU with 200 or more steals. He currently sits in fourth place all-time in career steals with 201, 57 behind Hiram Ocasio for third place.
Can't Miss: In the Lions' game against Missouri Western on Jan. 25, Southern had one of its best shooting nights ever. The Lions shot 68 percent from the field, 73 percent from long-range and 73 percent from the free-throw line. The 68 percent from the field was just off the 69.5 percent school record and the 73 percent from the three-point line is just off the school record of 75 percent, consequently set against Missouri Western in 1991.
Corn Wins No. 400: Coach Robert Corn won his 400th career game on Jan. 15, 2014 in a 70-50 win at home over Lindenwood He now has 403 wins and is second among active coaches (Bob Chipman).
Three Point Streak: The Lions failed to make a three-pointer at Arkansas Tech in their match-up in 2012-13. It was the first time in 403 games that Southern had failed to hit a three pointer, dating back to Jan. 20, 1999 against Missouri S&T. The Lions have had a three in 40-straight games since Arkansas Tech in 2012-13.
This Time Last Year: Against Central Missouri last season, Marquis Addison went over the 1,000 point plateau, scoring 20 points in the game.
Three Point Streak: The Lions failed to make a three-pointer at Arkansas Tech in their match-up in 2012-13. It was the first time in 403 games that Southern had failed to hit a three pointer, dating back to Jan. 20, 1999 against Missouri S&T. The Lions have had a three in 40-straight games since Arkansas Tech in 2012-13.
This Time Last Year: Against Central Missouri last season, Marquis Addison went over the 1,000 point plateau, scoring 20 points in the game.
Points a Plenty: With the 101 points scored against Ottawa, it is the first time in the program's history the Lions have scored at least 100 points or more in three-straight games. The Lions have scored 100 or more in 66 games in the program's history, including six times in the 85-86 season and five times this season.
Up Next: The Lions will have a week off before playing host to the Mules a week from Saturday at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
MSSU women to play number 12 Central Missouri Saturday
After losing a hard-fought contest at Southwest Baptist on Thursday, the Missouri Southern Lions women's basketball team will look to bounce back quicky as they stay on the road traveling to #12 Central Missouri to battle the Jennies at 1:30 p.m. from UCM Multipurpose Building.
Game Information
Teams: (RV) Missouri Southern (14-4, 8-3 MIAA) vs. #12 Central Missouri (15-3, 9-2)
Date:Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014
Tip-Off: 1:30 p.m., CT
Location:Warrensburg, Mo.
Site: UCM Multipurpose Building (8,500)
Series Record: UCM leads 33-20 (Home: 13-13, Away: 6-18, Neutral: 1-2)
Coaches: Ronda Hubbard (14-4 at MSSU, overall). Dave Silfer (184-100 at UCM, 576-199 overall).
Date:Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014
Tip-Off: 1:30 p.m., CT
Location:Warrensburg, Mo.
Site: UCM Multipurpose Building (8,500)
Series Record: UCM leads 33-20 (Home: 13-13, Away: 6-18, Neutral: 1-2)
Coaches: Ronda Hubbard (14-4 at MSSU, overall). Dave Silfer (184-100 at UCM, 576-199 overall).
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: KZYM-AM 1230 The Talker, Mike McClure, Play-by-Play
Live Stats: http://www.sidearmstats.com/ucmo/wbball/
Live Video: http://www.americaonesports.com/partner_members.asp?id=293
Lions on Facebook: Facebook.com/missourisouthernlions
Lions on Twitter: @mososports
Live Stats: http://www.sidearmstats.com/ucmo/wbball/
Live Video: http://www.americaonesports.com/partner_members.asp?id=293
Lions on Facebook: Facebook.com/missourisouthernlions
Lions on Twitter: @mososports
Last time out for the Lions (14-4, 8-3 MIAA): Southwest Baptist went on a 13-7 run over the final two minutes of the game tonight to defeat the Missouri Southern women's basketball team 83-78 at the Meyer Sports Center in Bolivar.
Southern (14-4, 8-3 MIAA) had four score in double-figures led by 18 points from Sharese Jones on 7-12 shooting from the field and 4-4 from the free-throw line. Jones added seven rebounds and three assists.Shonte Clay scored 15 and added six boards, while Samantha Soyez scored 12 and Alexis Fitzpatrick added ten. With the Lions leading 37-35 at the halftime break, Southern started the second half with five-straight points, a three from Fitzpatrick and a fast-break layup from Phillips, forcing an SBU timeout. The Bearcats answered back with a 9-3 run of their own to cut the Lions' lead to one (45-44) at the first media timeout.
A layup from SBU's Morgan Lucy tied the score at 51 with just under 12 minutes left, and a free-throw from Leann Lansdown with 11:04 gave the Bearcats a 52-51 lead. A freebie from Soyez tied the game with 10:20 left, one from Dominique Mosley with 9:28 left gave Southern a 53-52 lead. Both teams traded leads for the next seven minutes before SBU went on an 8-0 run, capped off by a pair of free-throws from Alex Botkin to take a 78-71 lead with 43.8 seconds to go. The Bearcats would hold on for the win down the stretch.
Last time out for the #12 Jennies (15-3, 9-2): The No. 12 Jennies saw their 21-game win streak at home come to an end on Saturday, falling to Lindenwood, 65-64 on the game's final possession.
UCM started the second half scoring the first three points courtesy of Revonnia Howard who made a layup and split a pair of free throws. However, an 8-3 spurt by Lindenwood over the next 2:24 put the Jennies in a 10-point hole. Morgan Johnson tripled to bump Lindenwood's lead to five at 61-56 with 3:34 to go. Keuna Flax drew a foul on the next Jennies' possession and hit both free throws to make it a three-point game. UCM forced a Lindenwood turnover on the next possession and Flax hit a jumper to make the score, 61-60 with 2:34 left in the game.
UCM took its first lead since early in the first half when Brielle Wattley drove to the basket and scored to put the Jennies ahead, 62-61 with 1:51 left. The lead did not last long as Bourlioux answered with a jumper to give Lindenwood the lead back at 63-62 with 1:38 on the clock. The Jennies took their last lead of the game when Lewis was fouled and hit two free-throws on the ensuing possession. Lindenwood scored the eventual game-winning basket with 1:03 left following a layup by Lehnig, putting Lindenwood back in front, 65-64.
The Coaches: Ronda Hubbard (14-4) is in her 13th year on the staff at Missouri Southern and was promoted to the position of Interim Head Coach on July 2, 2013 after the retirement of Maryann Mitts. During her 12 years with the Lions, she has helped the team to a 189-145 record, including winning marks and a trip to the MIAA post season tournament in all but one of those 12 seasons. In 2000-01, Hubbard helped the University of Texas-Pan American post its most wins in a season since becoming an NCAA Division I institution in 1985, and the second most victories in school history. Prior to her stint at Texas-Pan American, she served on current Lions head coach Maryann Mitts' staff as an assistant at Rockhurst University from 1996-2000. There, she helped the Lady Hawks post a 68-45 record and advance to the 1997-98 Sweet 16.
Dave Slifer (567-199) is in his 10th season at the helm of the Jennies, compiling a 184-100 (.648) record at UCM. He was named the WBCA Central Region Coach of the Year following the 2012-13 season after leading the Jennies to a 24-6 record and their third NCAA Tournament appearance in the past four seasons. Slifer picked up his 500th career victory in 2010-11, in a narrow 56-53 win at Missouri Western. He is the sixth-winningest active coach in NCAA Division II women's basketball with a 567-199 (.740) overall record.
The series between the two schools: The Jennies lead the overall series between the two schools 33-20. The teams have split 13-13 in Joplin, but Southern has only gone 6-18 in Warrensburg. UCM won last year's lone matchup 74-63 at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Southern last won at Central on January 28, 2009 when they took home a 72-65 victory.
Scouting Central Missouri: The Jennies rank 2nd in the MIAA in scoring offense, 4th in field goal percentage and 5th in rebounds. They are led in scoring by MIAA leading scorer Keuna Flax who averages a league-high 20.6 ppg and leads the conference in field goal percentage shooting 60.4% from the field. Three other Jennies' average double figures including Revonnia Howard who ranks 3rd in the MIAA in rebounds averaging 8.7 rpg.
Lions receiving votes in the WBCA Women's Poll: For the fourth consecutive week, Southern received votes in the USA Today WBCA Women's basketball poll garnering 41 votes, missing out on entering the top 25 by one spot as they were 13 shy of #25 Adelphi University (N.Y.). Along with top ten ranked Emporia State, Central Missouri is #12, while Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State also received votes.
MIAA Team Rankings: The Lions rank 1st in the MIAA in FG percentage (.470), 2nd in free-throw percentage (.747), steals (9.5 spg), rebounding defense (33.1 rpg) & 3-pt. percentage (.336), 4th in assists (15.8 apg), 5th in scoring margin (+8.9) & scoring offense (74.9) and 6th in scoring defense (66.0 ppg).
MIAA Individual Rankings: Shonte Clay is second in the MIAA in FG percentage as she is shooting 58.0% from the field hitting 91-157. Sharese Jones is 6th at 55.2% (79-143). Dominique Mosley ranks 8th hitting 51.2% (107-209).
Samantha Soyez is 2nd in the MIAA in assists averaging 4.4 apg as she has dished 74 helpers in 17 games.Alexis Fitzpatrick is tied for 4th averaging 3.9 apg.
Jones ranks 5th in the MIAA in FT percentage at 80.2% (97-121). Hartzog is 5th at 77.4% (48-62). Clay is 7th (77.1%) and Mosley is 14th (73.3%).
Fitzpartick leads the MIAA in steals averaging 2.7 swipes per game. She is 7th in the MIAA in minutes played averging 30.9 mpg. Hartzog is 2nd in steals with 2.2 spg.
Mosley ranks 6th in the MIAA in scoring averaging 14.49ppg. Jones is 7th at 14.7 ppg. Clay is 17th with 13.1 ppg. Hartzog is 28th with 10.6 ppg.
Jones is 13th in boards grabbing 6.9 rpg. Mosley is 14th with 6.9 rpg.
National Rankings: The Lions rank 10th in the country in field goal percentage shooting 47.0% from the field and are 37th in the country in free-throw percentage shooting 74.7% from the charity stripe on the year. Clay ranks 17th in the country in FG percentage (58.0%). Fitzpatrick ranks 33rd in the country in steals (2.67) and 31st in assist-turnover ratio (1.92).
Southern women fall to Southwest Baptist 83-78
Southwest Baptist went on a 13-7 run over the final two minutes of the game Thursday night to defeat the Missouri Southern women's basketball team 83-78 at the Meyer Sports Center in Bolivar.
Southern (14-4, 8-3 MIAA) had four score in double-figures led by 18 points from Sharese Jones on 7-12 shooting from the field and 4-4 from the free-throw line. Jones added seven rebounds and three assists.Shonte Clay scored 15 and added six boards, while Samantha Soyez scored 12 and Alexis Fitzpatrick added ten.
SBU (9-9, 4-7 MIAA) had four score in double-figures led by 23 points from Brook Duncan on 7-10 shooting from the floor and 5-8 from long-range.
The Bearcats started strong and led 9-4 early on, but the Lions got to within one (9-8) after a bucket from Jones with 15:52 left in the first half and went ahead 11-9 after after a three from Singleton the next trip down the court. Southern went on fire after that and led 25-15 after a 17-4 run was capped off by a pair of freebies from Jones with 9:11 left in the half.
SBU answered back, however, and the Bearcats hit threes on six of their next 11 possessions and took a 35-34 lead with 2:15 left to go in the half. A three from Soyez, her second of the half, would give the Lions the lead back (37-35) on the next trip down, and that would be the halftime score as neither team scored in the final two minutes. Jones led the Lions with 14 points on 5-9 shooting from the field as Southern held a 22-4 advantage in the paint.
Southern started the second half with five-straight points, a three from Fitzpatrick and a fast-break layup from Phillips, forcing an SBU timeout. The Bearcats answered back with a 9-3 run of their own to cut the Lions' lead to one (45-44) at the first media timeout.
A layup from SBU's Morgan Lucy tied the score at 51 with just under 12 minutes left, and a free-throw from Leann Lansdown with 11:04 gave the Bearcats a 52-51 lead. A freebie from Soyez tied the game with 10:20 left, one from Dominique Mosley with 9:28 left gave Southern a 53-52 lead. Both teams traded leads for the next seven minutes before SBU went on an 8-0 run, capped off by a pair of free-throws from Alex Botkin to take a 78-71 lead with 43.8 seconds to go. The Bearcats would hold on for the win down the stretch.
The Lions out scored SBU 36-18 in the paint and had a 32-30 advantage in rebounds. Southern forced 20 SBU turnovers and scored 25 points off of the miscues and the Lions had 16 assists on 25 made baskets.
Southern will be back in action this Saturday when the Lions travel to Central Missouri to take on the Jennies. Tip off from the Multipurpose Building is slated for 1:30 pm.
Free throws lift MSSU men to 96-94 win over Southwest Baptist
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team made clutch free-throws down the stretch and the Lions defeated Southwest Baptist 96-94 Thursday night at the Meyer Sports Center in Bolivar.
Southern (15-3, 9-2 MIAA) had five score in double-figures led by 16 points from Jordan Talbert. He added seven rebounds, six assists and two steals. Lane Barlow scored 15 on 5-8 shooting in his return to SBU, adding eight assists and two steals. Slim Magee scored 15 points on 7-9 shooting and added nine boards, while Marquis Addison and Greg Renfroe scored 13 each. Renfroe added seven rebounds, while Austin Wright went 4-8 from long-range for 12 points on the night.
SBU (10-9, 3-7 MIAA) was led offensively by Desi Barmore with 22 points on 8-16 shooting. Preston Guiot and Menas Stephens scored 17 points each.
Barlow scored the game's first points on a three in the Lions' first possession. Another three from Barlow, this time with 17:33 left gave the Lions a 10-4 lead. A jumper from SBU's Tate Larsen made the score 12-11, Lions with 14:46 to go and the Lions led 20-15 with 11:38 left on a Matt Everson jumper. The Bearcats jumped ahead 23-20 after a jumper from Rashad Brown-Petersen with 9:28 left in the half, but a three-point play from Renfroe tied the score at 23 and back-to-back dunks from Renfroe and Talbert gave the Lions a 27-23 lead with 7:28 left.
Southern led 37-31 after a layup from Magee with 3:26 to go and another layup from Magee, this time with 1:16 left gave the Lions a 44-37 lead, but a 3-0 run for the Bearcats made the halftime score 44-40. Talbert scored ten in the half on 5-7 shooting and the Lions shot 57 percent from the field in the half.
The Lions opened a 52-44 lead after a three-point play from Cameron Cornelius with 17:48 left, but a 12-4 run from the Bearcats tied the game at 56 with 15:15 to go, forcing a Southern timeout. A jumper from Addison with 11 minutes left gave the Lions a 70-67 lead and a bucket from Renfroe the next trip down made the Lions' lead 72-67 with 10:28 left, forcing an SBU timeout.
SBU tied the game at 77 on a layup from Guiot with 7:38 on the clock, but a pair of freebies from Cornelius the next trip down gave the Lions the lead back at 79-77. Back-to-back layups from Magee made the Lions lead 88-81 with 3:19 left and forced an SBU timeout. After a quick 4-0 run by the Bearcats, back-to-back buckets from Magee again pushed Southern's lead to 92-85 with just under two to go. Free-throws from Magee, Barlow and Addison as time wound down sealed the win for the Lions.
The Lions shot 59 percent from the field in the game and 41 percent from long range. They enjoyed a 54-46 advantage in the paint and Southern's bench out scored SBU 32-21.
Southern will be back in action on Saturday when the Lions travel to Warrensburg to take on Central Missouri. Tip off from the Multipurpose Building is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
MSSU softball picked ninth in pre-season poll
The Missouri Southern softball team has been picked to finish 9th in the 2014 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll, the league announced today.
Southern is coming off a 26-24 overall record in 2013, their second winning season in the last three years. With all eight position players and their top two pitchers returning this season, expectations for the 2014 season are high. The Lions return three all-conference players from last year, including second-team honoree in senior right fielder Shelby Romines. Junior second baseman Brooke Swadley and sophomore Alana Hester also return to the lineup after earning All-MIAA honorable mention honors in 2013.
Defending national champion Central Oklahoma, who was selected as the preseason number one team in the country by the NFCA, was picked to win the league after winning the regular season last year. The Bronchos are followed by Missouri Western, Fort Hays State, Emporia State and Northeastern State in the top five. Pittsburg State was sixth, followed by Central Missouri, Northwest Missouri, Southern, Lindenwood, Washburn, Nebraska-Kearney, Lincoln and Southwest Baptist.
Southern opens up the 2014 season on Friday, February 7 playing at the Southeastern Regional Crossover in Durant, Okla. against host school #10 Southeastern Oklahoma at noon.
2014 MIAA Softball Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Central Oklahoma (13) 169
2. Missouri Western (1) 156
3. Fort Hays State 138
4. Emporia State 130
5. Northeastern State 115
6. Pittsburg State 111
7. Central Missouri 95
8. Northwest Missouri 93
9. Missouri Southern 73
10. Lindenwood 63
11. Washburn 51
12. Nebraska-Kearney 40
13. Lincoln 25
14. Southwest Baptist 15
1. Central Oklahoma (13) 169
2. Missouri Western (1) 156
3. Fort Hays State 138
4. Emporia State 130
5. Northeastern State 115
6. Pittsburg State 111
7. Central Missouri 95
8. Northwest Missouri 93
9. Missouri Southern 73
10. Lindenwood 63
11. Washburn 51
12. Nebraska-Kearney 40
13. Lincoln 25
14. Southwest Baptist 15
Thursday, January 30, 2014
MSSU baseball picked fourth in pre-season poll
The Missouri Southern baseball team has been picked to finish fourth in the MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll, the league announced today.
Southern, the defending MIAA Tournament Champion, is also receiving votes in both the coaches' and baseball writer's preseason national polls, and was picked sixth in the preseason baseball writer's Central Region poll.
The Lions were 34-22 last season and won the MIAA Tournament on a dramatic walk-off home run from Sam Ryan, defeating fifth-ranked Missouri Western for the MIAA Title. Southern, the third-place MIAA team in the regular season, earned the MIAA's automatic berth to the NCAA Central Region Tournament in Mankato, Minn. and took on Minnesota State in a dramatic 14-inning opener. The Lions lost on a bunt in the 14th, 1-0 after seeing starter Brett Abell throw 11 shutout innings to start the game.
The Lions returns two All-MIAA performers from a year ago in pitchers Ryan Bates and Payton Walker. Bates went 8-3 witha 3.88 ERA, while Walker, as a true freshman, went 6-5 and had a 3.50 ERA. Senior David Reesereturns to the pitching staff, as well as fellow senior Drew Noble as Southern returns four of their five starters from last season. Reese struck out 52 and walked just ten, while Noble went 7-4 with 45 strikeouts.
Senior Tee Helsel returns, as well as fellow senior Zack Steadman, as the lone Lions with starts in the field last year. Helsel hit .294 and was second on the team with five home runs, while Steadman carried a .411 on base percentage and a perfect 5-5 mark on the basepaths.
Central Missouri was a near-unanimous pick to win the conference with defending regular-season champs Missouri Western picked to finish second, just 14 points behind the Mules. Central Oklahoma was picked third, just behind Western and Southern and Emporia State tied for fourth. Pittsburg State was sixth, followed by Lindenwood, Northeastern State, Fort Hays, Nebraska-Kearney, Northwest Missouri, Washburn, Southwest Baptist and Lincoln to round out the preseason poll.
The Lions will open the 2014 regular season at home on Feb. 15 and 16 against Minnesota-Crookston at Joe Becker Stadium.
2014 MIAA Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Central Missouri (12) 168
2. Missouri Western (1) 144
3. Central Oklahoma (1) 139
T4. Missouri Southern 128T4. Emporia State 128
6. Pittsburg State 110
7. Lindenwood 98
8. Northeastern State 94
9. Fort Hays State 73
10. Nebraska-Kearney 57
11. Northwest Missouri 49
12. Washburn 37
13. Southwest Baptist 34
14. Lincoln 15
2. Missouri Western (1) 144
3. Central Oklahoma (1) 139
T4. Missouri Southern 128T4. Emporia State 128
6. Pittsburg State 110
7. Lindenwood 98
8. Northeastern State 94
9. Fort Hays State 73
10. Nebraska-Kearney 57
11. Northwest Missouri 49
12. Washburn 37
13. Southwest Baptist 34
14. Lincoln 15
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
MSSU men to play at Bolivar Thursday night
The Missouri Southern men's basketball team will head east to Bolivar on Thursday night to take on Southwest Baptist University. Tip off from the Meyer Sports Center is slated for 7:30 pm.
Game Information
Teams: (RV) Missouri Southern (14-3/8-2 MIAA) | Southwest Baptist (10-9, 3-7 MIAA)
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2014
Tip-Off: 7:30 pm
Location: Bolivar, Mo.
Site:Meyer Sports Center (3,000)
Series Record: Lions lead 48-41
Coaches: Robert Corn (402-302 overall/at MSSU). Jeff Guiot (207-115, overall and 156-89 at SBU)
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2014
Tip-Off: 7:30 pm
Location: Bolivar, Mo.
Site:Meyer Sports Center (3,000)
Series Record: Lions lead 48-41
Coaches: Robert Corn (402-302 overall/at MSSU). Jeff Guiot (207-115, overall and 156-89 at SBU)
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: 97.9 FM Big Dog - Mike McClure - Play by Play
Internet Audio: www.mssulions.com
Webcast: www.mssulions.com
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The Series: Southern leads the series 48-41 and and have won five of the last six against SBU after dropping the previous nine games in a row against the Bearcats.This has been a series of streaks as from the 1976 season through the 1984-85 season, the series saw the two teams have streaks of six, seven then six again. SBU's largest win streak was nine, while the Lions' largest streak is nine done from the 98-99 season through the 2001-02 season. Southern is 30-16 at home, while 17-25 on the road and 1-0 in neutral site games.
MIAA Team Ranks: The Lions lead the MIAA in scoring margin, field goal defense, field goal percentage, blocks and offensive rebound percentage. Southern ranks second in scoring offense, scoring defense, steals, rebound margin and three point defense, while ranking third in assists and offensive rebounds, and fourth in both rebounding defense and free-throw percentage.
MIAA Individual Ranks: The Lions lead the MIAA in scoring margin, field goal defense, field goal percentage, blocks and offensive rebound percentage. Southern ranks second in scoring offense, scoring defense, steals, rebound margin and three point defense, while ranking third in assists and offensive rebounds, and fourth in both rebounding defense and free-throw percentage.
National Ranks: The Lions, as a team, rank seventh nationally in scoring margin, while ranking tenth in blocks and 12th in field goal percentage. Southern ranks 14th in total blocks, 15th in free throws made, while ranking 23rd in field goal defense and 24th in win-loss percentage and 25th in scoring offense. The Lions also rank 31st in assists per game, 32nd in free-throws attempted and 42nd in total assists.
The Lions are perfect when: Missouri Southern is perfect this season when the Lions have scored 90+ points (7-0), allowed 69 points or less (7-0), out shoot opponents (12-0), make more three's (4-0), and when the game is decided by 20 or more points (8-0).
Passing 1,000: Marquis Addison became the newest member of the 1,000 point club at MSSU with 20 points against Central Missouri last season. He currently has 1,390 points, moving in front of Terry Shumpert for 9th place all-time in scoring at Southern. He needs 15 points to pass Matt Olson for 9=8th all-time and is the fourth Lion in the past three seasons to pass 1,000, joining Jason Adams, Skyler Bowlin and Keane Thomann.
Moving Up: With his next steal, Marquis will be in rare company as one of only four players to ever play at MSSU with 200 or more steals. He currently sits in fourth place all-time in career steals with 199, 59 behind Hiram Ocasio for third place.
Moving Up: With his next steal, Marquis will be in rare company as one of only four players to ever play at MSSU with 200 or more steals. He currently sits in fourth place all-time in career steals with 199, 59 behind Hiram Ocasio for third place.
Can't Miss: In the Lions' game against Missouri Western on Jan. 25, Southern had one of its best shooting nights ever. The Lions shot 68 percent from the field, 73 percent from long-range and 73 percent from the free-throw line. The 68 percent from the field was just off the 69.5 percent school record and the 73 percent from the three-point line is just off the school record of 75 percent, consequently set against Missouri Western in 1991.
Corn Wins No. 400: Coach Robert Corn won his 400th career game on Jan. 15, 2014 in a 70-50 win at home over Lindenwood He now has 402 wins and is second among active coaches (Bob Chipman).
Three Point Streak: The Lions failed to make a three-pointer at Arkansas Tech in their match-up in 2012-13. It was the first time in 403 games that Southern had failed to hit a three pointer, dating back to Jan. 20, 1999 against Missouri S&T. The Lions have had a three in 39-straight games since Arkansas Tech in 2012-13.
Points a Plenty: With the 101 points scored against Ottawa, it is the first time in the program's history the Lions have scored at least 100 points or more in three-straight games. The Lions have scored 100 or more in 66 games in the program's history, including six times in the 85-86 season.
Three Point Streak: The Lions failed to make a three-pointer at Arkansas Tech in their match-up in 2012-13. It was the first time in 403 games that Southern had failed to hit a three pointer, dating back to Jan. 20, 1999 against Missouri S&T. The Lions have had a three in 39-straight games since Arkansas Tech in 2012-13.
Points a Plenty: With the 101 points scored against Ottawa, it is the first time in the program's history the Lions have scored at least 100 points or more in three-straight games. The Lions have scored 100 or more in 66 games in the program's history, including six times in the 85-86 season.
Up Next: The Lions will head to Central Missouri this Saturday, before turning around and playing host to the Mules a week from Saturday at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
MSSU women to return to action Thursday at Southwest Baptist
Narrowly missing out on entering the USA Today WBCA Top 25 for the first time since the 2007-08 season, the Missouri Southern women's basketball team will look to win its sixth straight game as they venture out on the road on Thursday traveling to Southwest Baptist to face the Bearcats at 5:30 p.m.
Game Information
Teams: RV) Missouri Southern (14-3, 8-2 MIAA) vs. Southwest Baptist (8-9, 3-7)
Date: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014
Tip-Off: 5:30 p.m., CT
Location:Bolivar, Mo.
Site: Meyer Sports Center (3,000)
Series Record: MSSU leads 39-20 (Home: 25-5, Away: 14-15)
Coaches: Ronda Hubbard (14-3 at MSSU, overall). Todd Voss (28-42 at SBU, 136-74 overall).
Date: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014
Tip-Off: 5:30 p.m., CT
Location:Bolivar, Mo.
Site: Meyer Sports Center (3,000)
Series Record: MSSU leads 39-20 (Home: 25-5, Away: 14-15)
Coaches: Ronda Hubbard (14-3 at MSSU, overall). Todd Voss (28-42 at SBU, 136-74 overall).
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Last time out for the Lions (14-3, 8-2): Winning their fifth straight game and staying unbeaten at home on the season, the Missouri Southern Lions women's basketball team powered past the Missouri Western Griffons 65-50 this afternoon at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
Wearing pink jerseys to raise money for breast cancer research, the Lions (14-3, 8-2 MIAA) were led in scoring by Dominique Mosley who finished with 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field as they improved to 10-0 at L&P this year. Two other Lions finished in double figures as Shonte Clay and Sharese Jones added 10 points apiece. Samantha Soyez added seven points and a game-high six assists, while Kristen Hanna scored a season-high six points.
With Southern taking a 27-22 lead into the halftime break, the Lions came out of the break scoring 10 of the first 15 points of the second half to take a 37-27 lead, Western hung tough with a 6-0 run to cut Southern's lead to 37-33. The Lions responded with a 9-1 run capped by a layup from Nicole Hartzog with 8:07 to go to take a 46-34 advantage. After a pair of free throws by Western's Lewis cut Southern's lead to 49-44 with 5:30 to go, the Lions finished the game on a 16-6 run to win by a final of 65-50. That final run by Southern featured scores by five Lions led by five points from Alexis Fitzpatrick and four from Molsey.
Last time out for the Bearcats (8-9, 3-7): The Southwest Baptist University women hosted Lincoln University Saturday afternoon in Meyer Sports Center. Freshman Alex Botkin had a breakout game as she posted a career high 15 points helping the Bearcats mount a dynamic second half comeback to knock off Lincoln 66-58. The Bearcats where able to gather themselves after going into the half down 34-25 as they controlled the pace on their way to a much needed conference win.
The game started off with a plethora of fouls as the SBU women matched up against the Lincoln Blue Tigers perimeter attack. The Bearcats saw themselves down 16-7 halfway through the first half before going into halftime trailing by 9 points (34-25). Senior Jacqui Zelenka led the way for the Bearcats at the half way point with six points and five rebounds.
The SBU women started off the second half with intensity as they controlled the pace and cut Lincoln's lead to 7 points (42-35) through the first five minutes of the second have. Going into the second media timeout you could tell it was going to be a fight to the finish as the Bearcats were down only 4 points (48-44) with 9:15 remaining in the game. The Bearcats continued to charge as a three pointer from Alex Botkin with 8:21 left in the game gave the SBU women their first lead of the second half (49-48). SBU maintained the momentum as they went on a 17-10 run to complete the second half comeback over Lincoln 66-58.
The game started off with a plethora of fouls as the SBU women matched up against the Lincoln Blue Tigers perimeter attack. The Bearcats saw themselves down 16-7 halfway through the first half before going into halftime trailing by 9 points (34-25). Senior Jacqui Zelenka led the way for the Bearcats at the half way point with six points and five rebounds.
The SBU women started off the second half with intensity as they controlled the pace and cut Lincoln's lead to 7 points (42-35) through the first five minutes of the second have. Going into the second media timeout you could tell it was going to be a fight to the finish as the Bearcats were down only 4 points (48-44) with 9:15 remaining in the game. The Bearcats continued to charge as a three pointer from Alex Botkin with 8:21 left in the game gave the SBU women their first lead of the second half (49-48). SBU maintained the momentum as they went on a 17-10 run to complete the second half comeback over Lincoln 66-58.
The Coaches: Ronda Hubbard (13-3) is in her 13th year on the staff at Missouri Southern and was promoted to the position of Interim Head Coach on July 2, 2013 after the retirement of Maryann Mitts. During her 12 years with the Lions, she has helped the team to a 189-145 record, including winning marks and a trip to the MIAA post season tournament in all but one of those 12 seasons. In 2000-01, Hubbard helped the University of Texas-Pan American post its most wins in a season since becoming an NCAA Division I institution in 1985, and the second most victories in school history. Prior to her stint at Texas-Pan American, she served on current Lions head coach Maryann Mitts' staff as an assistant at Rockhurst University from 1996-2000. There, she helped the Lady Hawks post a 68-45 record and advance to the 1997-98 Sweet 16.
Todd Voss (136-74) is currently in his 3rd season at the helm of the Southwest Baptist women's basketball program. With a record of 28-42 (.400) record as the head coach of the Bearcats, Voss has a career record of 136-74 (.648) as a head coach after coaching at Concordia University-Seward for four years from 2002-2006. Before taking over at SBU, Voss spent five years as an assistant coach at Division I Drake, where he was involved in player development, tutoring post players, game preparation, and recruiting. The Bulldogs went 86-72 during his tenure in Des Moines, including going 23-14 in 2007-08.
The series between the two schools: The Lions hold a 39-20 advantage over Southwest Baptist going 25-5 at home, but are only 14-15 in Bolivar. Southern won last year's only matchup in Joplin 69-63. The Lions last won at SBU on December 18, 2010 taking home a 69-66 win and have split the last four meetings in Bolivar dating back to 07-08.
Scouting the Bearcats: The Southwest Baptist women sport a 8-9 overall record, 3-7 in MIAA coming off a win over Lincoln at home last Saturday. The Bearcats rank first in the MIAA in free throw percentage (.760), 2nd in assists (16.0), 6th in rebounding (40.2) and 8th in scoring offense (71.6), field goa (.422)l and three-point percentage (.319). They are led in scoring by Brooke Duncan with 14.2 ppg., while Jacqui Zelenka leads the team in rebounds with eight per game and she adds 13 points per game. Guard Dilonna Johnson leads the MIAA in assists in 5.0.
Lions receiving votes in the WBCA Women's Poll: For the fourth consecutive week, Southern received votes in the USA Today WBCA Women's basketball poll garnering 41 votes, missing out on entering the top 25 by one spot as they were 13 shy of #25 Adelphi University (N.Y.). Along with top ten ranked Emporia State, Central Missouri is #12, while Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State also received votes.
Lions are undefeated when: Southern is undefeated on the year when they have more assists (13-0), have fewer turnovers (9-0), score 80+ points (8-0), make more free throws (8-0) and allow less than 59 points (6-0).
MIAA Rankings: The Lions rank 1st in the MIAA in FG percentage (.472), 2nd in free-throw percentage (.743) & rebounding defense (33.3 rpg), 3rd in steals (9.5 spg),& 3-pt. percentage (.329), 4th in scoring margin (+9.8), 5th in scoring defense (65.0) & assists (15.8 apg) , and 6th in scoring offense (74.8 ppg).
MIAA Individual Rankings: Shonte Clay tied for the top FG percentage in the MIAA as she is shooting 60.4% from the field hitting 87-144. Sharese Jones is 6th at 55.0% (72-131). Dominique Mosley ranks 7th hitting 52.0% (104-200).
Samantha Soyez is 2nd in the MIAA in assists averaging 4.6 apg as she has dished 73 helpers in 16 games.Alexis Fitzpatrick is tied for 4th averaging 3.9 apg.
Jones ranks 4th in the MIAA in FT percentage at 79.5% (93-117). Hartzog is 5th at 77.4% (48-62). Clay is 8th (75.8%) and Mosley is 10th (74%).
Fitzpartick leads the MIAA in steals averaging 2.8 swipes per game. She is 5th in the MIAA in minutes played averging 31.2 mpg. Hartzog is 2nd in steals with 2.2 spg.
Mosley ranks 6th in the MIAA in scoring averaging 15.4 ppg. Jones is 8th at 14.5 ppg. Clay is 16th with 13.0 ppg. Hartzog is 29th with 10.6 ppg.
Mosley is 11th in boards grabbing 7.2 rpg. Jones is 13th with 6.9 rpg.
National Rankings: The Lions rank 9th in the country in field goal percentage shooting 47.2% from the field and are 41st in the country in free-throw percentage shooting 74.3% from the charity stripe on the year. Clay ranks 11th in the country in FG percentage (60.4%) while Mosley checks in at 50th (52.0%). Fitzpatrick ranks 28th in the country in steals (2.76) and 39th in assist-turnover ratio (1.86). Soyez ranks 47th in assists at 4.6 assists per game.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
MSSU's Kylie Cornman named MIAA Field Athlete of the Week
(From MSSU Lions Athletics)
Missouri Southern senior thrower Kylie Cornman has been named the MIAA Women's Field Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today.
Cornman, a native of Mountain View, Mo., placed fourth in the shot put at the University of Kansas Jayhawk Classic this past week. The senior picked up a strong provisional mark of 49-02.25 and was the top D-2 athlete in the event, finishing behind only two Kansas athletes and a pro. The mark currently ranks her fourth nationally and was just four inches from an AQ in the event.
Cornman and the Lions will play host to the MSSU Lion Invitational this Friday and Saturday inside the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
Missouri Southern senior thrower Kylie Cornman has been named the MIAA Women's Field Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office today.
Cornman, a native of Mountain View, Mo., placed fourth in the shot put at the University of Kansas Jayhawk Classic this past week. The senior picked up a strong provisional mark of 49-02.25 and was the top D-2 athlete in the event, finishing behind only two Kansas athletes and a pro. The mark currently ranks her fourth nationally and was just four inches from an AQ in the event.
Cornman and the Lions will play host to the MSSU Lion Invitational this Friday and Saturday inside the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Warren Turner inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
(From MSSU Lions Athletic News)
The All-time wins leader in baseball at Missouri Southern, Warren Turner, was part of a 15-member classtoday that was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield, Mo.
Turner coached at Southern from 1977-2007 and is the all-time wins leader in the history of MSSU baseball. With 852 career victories he also ranks 15th all-time in NCAA history. During his tenure, Turner took five teams to national tournaments. His 1978 squad finished second to Emporia State in the NAIA World Series at St. Joseph, Mo., and Turner was named NAIA national coach of the year that season. Turner's 1986 and 1987 squads competed in the NAIA World Series at Lewiston, Idaho, finishing seventh and fifth, respectively.
He coached MSSU to a pair of NCAA Division II World Series at Montgomery, Ala., with the Lions finishing as the national runner-up in 1991 and finishing fifth the following year. He led MSSU to the CSIC title in 1986, MIAA south division championships in 1990, 1991 and 1992 and MIAA titles in 1991 and 1992. His teams advanced to the NCAA-II regional tournament four times, finishing first in 1990 and 1991, Turner has been named conference Coach of the Year three times (CSIC in 1986 and MIAA in 1991 and 1992).
He was the NCAA Regional Coach of the Year in 1991 and 1992; NAIA District 16 Coach of the Year in 1978, 1985, 1986 and 1987; and NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1978. Turner was elected to the NAIA Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2004 and into the ABCA Hall of Fame in 2008. He also is a member of the MSSU Athletics Hall of Fame.
Also joining Turner this year in the Hall was former Missouri Western men's basketball coach Tom Smith, former St. Louis Cardinal Willie McGee, former Kansas City Royals Mike MacFarlane, and former Olympic distance runner and southwest Missouri native Jason Pyrah. Also going in with Turner will be Ed Podolak, Luke Snyder, Gary Link, Patty Viverito, Andy Hill, Bob Kendrick, Jack Steck, Becky Oakes, Dr. Mark Adams, and Robert Penn. The Hillcrest High School and American Legion baseball programs and the Parkway West High School swimming program were inducted as teams.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
MSSU men's track fares well at Jayhawk Classic
The Missouri Southern men's track and field team competed at the 2014 Jayhawk Classic and came away with strong results Friday.
Jeff Fraley placed second in the 60m dash with a provisional time of 6.78, equaling his time from two weeks ago. Fraley also picked up a strong provisional in the 200m in the afternoon session, placing second with a time os 21.98. That mark places him 8th in Division II at the moment.
Eric Schott won the afternoon session of the 3k with a time of 8:34.83, narrowly missing a provisional in the event.
In the pole vault, Brady Melugin placed sixth with a strong provisional of 16-07.75 that currently ranks him third nationally in Division II. Michael Juergens had a provisional height of 15-07 and placed eighth.
Darion Boure picked up a provisional in the triple jump with a distance of 48-04.00 and that mark currently places him 8th in Division II. In the long jump, Tylor Albright placed 11th, while Boure placed 13th.
Tyler Rush and Colton Rooldridge placed second and fifth in the morning session of the mile run, whileAndrew Webster placed third in the afternoon session. Anthony Price was 8th in the 400m dash, while Miles Migliara and Drew Buckner placed second and 17th, respectively in the 800m.
Erron Holley and Price were 20th and 28th in the 200m, while Ryan Jackson and Adrian Todd placed fourth and fifth in the morning session of the 3k.
Ryan Burns placed second in the weight throw with a distance of 52-09.50, while Nicklas Polizzi was ninth. Burns also placed 12th in the shot put.
The Lions will be back in action next weekend as Southern plays host to the MSSU Lion Invite at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center on Friday and Saturday.
MSSU's Hardy places second in high jump at Jayhawk Classic
-- Whitney Hardy picked up a strong provisional in the high jump and the Missouri Southern women's track and field team competed at the 2014 Jayhawk Classic Friday.
Hardy placed second in the high jump with a height of 5-07.75 and picked up a provisional in the process. She currently ranks sixth in Division II in the event.
Kylie Cornman picked up a provisional in the shot put as she hit a distance of 49-02.25 to place fourth in the event. Cornman also placed 10th in the weight throw. Cassy Kendrick was third in the morining session of the 3k with a time of 10:40.75, while Lizzy Kirby placed seventh in the event.
Kaylee Morgan placed seventh in the long jump with a distance of 17-09.75, while Brittni Reagan was seventh in the triple jump and Morgan was eighth in the event. Ashleigh McFarland placed seventh in the pole vault with a height 10-11.75.
Sierra Gray was third in the morning session of the mile, while Sydney Potts was second in the 600y morning session. Emily Harris was third in the afternoon session of the mile with a time of 5:07.90, while Kindra Emberton was fifth in the afternoon session of the 1k, while Kayla Bartlesmeyer and Kelly Jo Roberts placed sixth and seventh in the morning session of the event.
Kaitlyn Blile was third in the afternoon session of the 3k with a time of 10:19.90, while Jackie Wallace and Morgan placed 27th and 29th in the morning session of the 200m.
Emily Paullus was 21st in the morning session of the 600y, while Amber White was fifth in the morning session of the 400m. Dana Roberson was fourth in the 800m morning session, while White and Shelby Newell placed 11th and 13th in the triple jump.
The Lions will be back in action next Friday and Saturday, when Southern plays host to the MSSU Lion Invite at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
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