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Lions Stand Tall Once Upon a Pride

Defeat on the field can't quench the spirit on display off of it during Homecoming 2025

Harshal Chinthala, Gerardo Martinez, The Chart Staff, and MSSU Athletics • October 28, 2025

A heartbreaking ending on the gridiron and a week of rainy weather couldn’t dampen the MSSU spirit sweeping across Joplin, as Lions young and old showed out for Homecoming Week 2025. Events across campus...

Homecoming 2025

Hill named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week

Press Release, MSSU Athletics • October 21, 2025

Missouri Southern's RJ Hill was named the MIAA (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association) Football Defensive Athlete of the Week after a career performance in the Lions' 24-16 victory...

Lions Look Ahead – Week of Oct. 20

Press Release, MSSU Athletics • October 21, 2025

Missouri Southern Athletics kicks off Homecoming Week with women's and men's golf tournaments Monday and Tuesday, followed by volleyball at Drury and the "Meet the Lions" basketball event Tuesday night....

Lions Ready to Roar into 2025 Basketball Season

Harshel Chinthala, Reporter • October 16, 2025

The Missouri Southern Lions basketball teams are ready for the new 2025 season. Both the men’s and women’s teams are preparing for a competitive run, and hope to improve on previous performances in...

Coy’s 9-Under Powers MSSU to Podium at UCO Invitational

Press Release, MSSU Athletics • October 7, 2025

EDMOND, Okla. – Missouri Southern men's golf wrapped up an impressive showing at the UCO Skip Wagnon Invitational, securing a third-place team finish out of 18 programs at the par-70, 6,964-yard...

Lions Struggle to Hold Down the Fort

MSSU falls to 2-3 after close loss to Fort Hays State

Gerardo Martinez, Reporter • October 7, 2025

The MSSU Lions faced off against Fort Hayes State University Tigers at Fred G Hughes stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4. Despite a close battle that kept the game tense and the fans energized, The Lions (2-3,...

Lions Look Ahead: Oct. 6-12

Press Release, MSSU Athletics • October 7, 2025

Missouri Southern Athletics gears up for another action-packed week as men's golf tees off at the UCO Skip Wagnon Invitational in Edmond, Oklahoma. Volleyball takes the court three times, opening on...

Lions Look Ahead – Week of Sept. 29

Press Release, MSSU Athletics • September 30, 2025

Missouri Southern Athletics is set for a busy week as women's and men's golf open competition at the Newman Invitational and HSU Battle for the Belt, respectively. Volleyball heads south for matches against...

Soccer Drops Offensive Battle at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Press Release, MSSU Athletics • September 15, 2025

WEATHERFORD, Okla. - Three Lions netted goals but it wasn't enough as Missouri Southern soccer (2-2-0) fell to Southwestern Oklahoma State University (4-0-0), 5-3, Sunday at the SWOSU Athletic Complex. MSSU...

Lions entering season on high note

MSSU Women's Soccer wraps up preseason with win over ECU

Gerardo Martinez, Contributor • September 2, 2025

The MSSU Lions women's soccer team wrapped up their preseason on a high note Friday, taming the Tigers of East Central Oklahoma University 2-0 Aug 19 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium in Joplin. Senior MSSU...

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Lions fall to S&T in womens soccer tuneup

MSSU continues preparation for regular season

Gerardo Martinez, Contributor • August 27, 2025

The MSSU Lions women’s soccer team kicked off the season with their first home match of the year, an unfortunate 3-1 loss to the Missouri S&T Miners Saturday, Aug. 23 at Hal Bodon Field in Joplin. With...

Game On! MSSU eSports build community through gaming

Luke Boyer • November 6, 2024

Sports and video games are two sides of the same coin, they both involve a lot of activity that can teach valuable lessons and bring people together. These two forms of entertainment have been a huge part...