MSSU volleyball falls in four sets to Missouri Western

(From MSSU Lions Athletic News)

Morgan Nash and Janelle Brehm both posted double-double's, but the Missouri Southern volleyball team fell on the road at Missouri Western, three sets to one. Individual set scores were 19-25, 17-25, 25-22 and 21-25.

Nash led the Lions (8-8, 1-5 MIAA) with 40 assists and ten digs, while Brehm posted totals of 19 kills and 14 digs. Brooklynn McCain had a team-high 23 digs, while Shaylon Sharp nearly had a double-double of her own with 11 kills and nine digs. CC Pollard had nine kills.

Western (9-5, 3-3 MIAA) was led by Maryssa Recio with 15 kills.

Set one saw ten tied scores and six lead changes as the teams traded points up until 13-13, when Western went on a 3-0 run to go up 16-13. The Griffons led 19-16 and held on to win 25-19.

The second set saw seven ties and four lead changes, but a 6-2 run early on for the Griffons proved to be the key. The third set saw the Lions open up a 16-13 lead after an ace from McCain, but the set would be tied at 17. Southern led 20-19 and again 22-2, but three-straight points from the Lions closed out the set.

The fourth set saw Western open up a 13-10 lead midway through, but the Lions stormed back to lead 17-14 after a kill from Brehm capped an 8-1 run for Southern. Western tied the set at 19 and again at 20, before pulling ahead and finishing off the match.

The Lions will be back in action at home next weekend as Southern plays host to Washburn on Friday at 6 pm and Emporia State on Saturday at 1 pm.

MSSU soccer falls to Rogers State

(From MSSU Lions Athletic News)

Claremore, Okla. - The Missouri Southern women's soccer team forced Rogers State to a scoreless tie to end the first period, but the Hillcats came out in the second period with two goals for the win inside Soldier Field Friday night.

Sophomore Bailey Belcher led the Lions (2-7-0, 1-1-0 MIAA) with five shots on goal and six total for the match. Junior Meredith Belrose had two attempts while four Lions each had one a piece for 12 shots total.

Freshman goalkeeper Riley Laver registered all 90 minutes of action in-between the posts, making seven saves on 28 total shots faced.

Rogers State (4-4-1, 1-1-0 MIAA) recorded its first conference win after joining the MIAA earlier this year. The Hillcats scored the first goal in the 61st minute of the second period before adding another one eight minutes later on a shot outside the box.

Missouri Southern continues its Oklahoma trip at 1:00 pm on Sunday against
Northeastern State.

St. Louis Blues officials to join Springfield Stanley Cub celebration

(From the City of Springfield)

St. Louis Blues owner Tom Stillman, president/CEO Chris Zimmerman, general manager David Otto and former U.S. Senator Jack Danforth will be joining the festivities in Springfield Oct. 10 as St. Louis Blues Day in Springfield continues to evolve.

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure announced last week that Oct. 10 will officially be St. Louis Blues Day in Springfield, with a couple of opportunities to view the historic Stanley Cup throughout the day.

The “Cup” Tour:

3 – 5:30 p.m. – Kick off the Blues Day celebration at the Grandaddy of All Outdoor Stores! Bring your friends and family to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World to be a part of this historic event and take a FREE photo with the Stanley Cup. Fans will be served on a first come, first served basis.

“Bass Pro Shops is excited to host the most legendary trophy in all of sports at our flagship outdoor store,” said Lee Beasley, General Manager of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. “As the number one tourist destination in Missouri, we proudly welcome and invite all fans to join us for this historic celebration and opportunity of a lifetime to pose with the Stanley Cup and celebrate our world champion St. Louis Blues.”

7:30 p.m. – The “Cup” will be on display at Harbell’s and Falstaff’s and in Park Central West. A street party will take place 6 – 11 p.m. at Park Central West, with music, live entertainment, and viewing of the St. Louis Blues at Ottawa Senators on multiple screens.

Around 8:30 – 11 p.m. – The “Cup” will be displayed on an outdoor stage in Park Central West.

12 a.m. – The “Cup” goes to bed. (It has a curfew)