From staff reports
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OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska-Omaha broke a tie with 15 minutes left in the first half and whipped Missouri Southern 4-1 in women’s soccer Saturday.
The Mavericks went ahead on MaryClaire Murnan’s goal.
Southern’s Sarah Evers scored 4:33 into the game on a cross from Stephanie Heines.
VOLLEYBALL
OCC prevails
Ozark Christian College defeated Southwest Christian, hiking its record to 7-5.
The Ambassadors won 25-7, 25-17, 25-9.
OCC leaders were Riley Allmoslecher with seven kills and three aces and Emily Ohmart with 41 assists.
Gorillas split
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State divided a pair of matches, falling 3-1 to Central Missouri in MIAA action before stopping St. Mary 3-0 at John Lance Arena.
The Gorillas lost 12-25, 25-23, 25-22, 27-25 to Central Missouri.
PSU whipped St. Mary 25-12, 25-15, 25-14. Cartagena led PSU with 11 kills and seven teammates had multiple kills.
PSU, 12-3 overall and 1-2 in the MIAA, will play Wednesday night at Missouri Western in St. Joseph.
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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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