Missouri Southern Sports

Donations helping JHS music programs rebuild after tornado

Building a repertoire for the Joplin School District’s orchestra program is a challenge for Kylee VanHorn. “Every time I get on the Internet and look at the music sites, there are so many pieces I want to purchase, and I just don’t have the money,” VanHorn said.

Missouri Southern Sports

Lions race for individual honors today
Tom Rutledge remembers his first home meet as Missouri Southern’s track and field coach.

May 10, 2013
Helsel's grand slam lifts Lions to victory
Brett Abell pitched a six-hit shutout and Tee Helsel hit a seventh-inning grand slam Thursday afternoon as Missouri Southern defeated Pittsburg State 9-0 in the semifinals of the MIAA Tournament at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

May 10, 2013 3 Photos
Missouri Southern blanks Gorillas 9-0
Tee Helsel’s grand slam highlighted a six-run seventh inning, and Brett Abell pitched a six-hit shutout as Missouri Southern decked Pittsburg State 9-0 Thursday afternoon in the MIAA Postseason Tournament.

May 9, 2013
Lions coach Rutledge shows he cares about athletes
Coach Tom Rutledge cares about his athletes from the day they step onto the Missouri Southern campus.

May 8, 2013
Lions battle Gorillas in MIAA baseball tournament
The beginning of Brett Abell’s final season at Missouri Southern was surrounded by question marks.

May 8, 2013 1 Photo
Lions' athletes of the year beginning pro careers
Megan Stueve and Brandon Williams, recognized at Missouri Southern’s athletes of the year during Tuesday night’s student-athlete awards ceremony, are launching professional careers.

May 7, 2013
Cox earns MSSU's Humphrey award for second time
For the first time in the award’s 42-year history, there is a repeat winner of the E.O. and Virginia Humphrey Award.

May 7, 2013 1 Photo
Pitt State edges Southern for MIAA track title
In what was essentially a two-team race, Pittsburg State had just a touch more fuel.

May 5, 2013
Lions win twice to advance in MIAA tournament
Dallas Burke drove in five runs as Missouri Southern advanced to the semifinals of the MIAA tournament Sunday by defeating Northeastern State 6-5 and 5-3 at Joe Becker Stadium.

May 5, 2013 3 Photos
RiverHawks sink Southern in MIAA tourney opener
Kyle Shambaugh scattered five hits in 72⁄3 innings Saturday as Northeastern (Okla.) State defeated Missouri Southern 4-2 in the MIAA Postseason Tournament at Joe Becker Stadium.

May 4, 2013 2 Photos
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