75 years of MSSU Sports

Local runners show support for Boston in cross-country relay

After completing the Boston Marathon on April 15, Ashleigh Beyersdorfer made her way through the throngs of runners to retrieve the bag she had checked in and was on her way to meet up with her family when she heard the explosions.

75 years of MSSU Sports

Title IX, women's sports programs closely related for Lions athletes
Women’s athletics is the first thing that comes to mind with any mention of Title IX.

April 10, 2013
MSSU 75: Joplin Junior College's first season included future rival, buzzer-beater
A victory over a future rival and the first buzzer-beater in school history highlighted Joplin Junior College’s inaugural basketball season.

April 6, 2013
Recruiting not tough for first JJC team
The recruiting process for the first Joplin Junior College football team wasn’t too complicated.

April 2, 2013
Missouri Southern receives accreditation 46 years ago
Almost 46 years ago — April 5, 1967 —Missouri Southern took a giant step to becoming a four-year school.

March 30, 2013
Southern programs enjoy wealth of media coverage
The Missouri Southern State University athletic department has always enjoyed a good relationship with the media of Joplin.

March 26, 2013
Coach still can't watch game tape of 'The Call'
Through the years, some Missouri Southern basketball games are remembered by a simple phrase.

March 23, 2013
Community service a key part of MSSU athletics
The Missouri Southern State University athletics programs have always prided themselves on their success on the courts and in the fields of play, but they are just as proud of what they do on their time away from their respective sports.

March 19, 2013
In many ways, Lipira still coaching at MSSU
Pat Lipira won a total of 897 games as a volleyball and softball coach at Missouri Southern.

March 16, 2013
Five D-II champions highlight Lion track
Five national champions — two of them two-time winners — headline Missouri Southern’s track and field history.

March 13, 2013
Chris Tuggle launches 'Winner at Weiser'
Just mention “Winner at Weiser,” and every veteran Missouri Southern basketball fan knows the shot.

March 9, 2013
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