From staff reports
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - No. 7 Pittsburg State University suffered its first setback of the season Saturday as No. 23 Missouri Western University rolled 48-35 in both teams' MIAA football opener.
The Griffons, who outgained PSU in total yards 465-411, led 14-7 after the first quarter before opening up a comfortable 38-21 advantage at the half.
The Gorillas' Germaine Race gained 125 yards on 23 carries, while quarterback Mark Smith, a St. Mary's-Colgan graduate, was 15-of-21 passing for 236 yards. Smith was intercepted twice.
Smith also scored touchdowns on runs of 9, 1 and 10 yards while gaining 57 yards rushing on 10 carries.
Race found the end zone on a 2-yard run in the second quarter. Teammate Marques Nelson accounted for the Gorillas' other touchdown on a 24-yard reception from Smith.
PSU's Bryan Pray led all receivers with nine receptions for 168 yards.
Missouri Western (3-0) picked up 268 yards on the ground on 47 carries. Jay White led the way for the Griffons with 23 rushes and 117 yards.
PSU (2-1) entertains Missouri Southern at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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September 17, 2006
Gorillas stumble at Missouri Western
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Outlaws open season Thursday on the road
Chris Oldner takes a cut during the Joplin Outlaws practice Tuesday afternoon. The Outlaws open their season on Thursday night at Rossville and play seven road games before their home opener on June 5.
The Joplin Outlaws and new coach Rob Vessell have set some lofty goals for the 2012 baseball season.
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