The pay is lousy, but the view is fantastic.

EMPORIA, Kan. – Emporia State’s 3-point sniping put Missouri Southern in a first-half hole, and a pair of treys thwarted the Lions’ second-half comeback as the Lady Hornets beat the Lions 73-62 on Saturday afternoon at White Auditorium.

Following a “big program win” over Emporia, Amanda Davied likes how her team has matured during the ongoing winning streak.

Ozark Christian College (3-9) got back into the win column on Friday night, holding off Emmaus Bible College (0-8) in a 71-68 victory. The triumph snapped a five-game skid for the Ambassadors that dates back to Dec. 11.

BRANSON, Mo. — All Wright fired in a season-high 30 points as Joplin defeated Branson 69-62 on Friday night in a Central Ozark Conference boys basketball game in the Pirates' gymnasium.

There are comebacks, and then there’s what the Verona girls basketball team did in the third quarter on Friday night.

Men’s college basketball fans in Oklahoma will have to wait a bit longer to see the first Bedlam contest of the year.

Missouri Southern men's basketball player Cam Martin has been selected to receive a Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Special Achievement Award later this month.

Missouri Southern will be extending its defense when the Lions visit Emporia State at 1:30 p.m. today in MIAA women's basketball action at White Auditorium.

Perhaps motivation can come from Missouri Southern's worst men's basketball defeat in four seasons.

The Thomas Jefferson boys basketball team jumped out to an 8-3 start by the 6:00 minute mark, but Sheldon knotted the score at 8 with two quick buckets a minute later.

WEBB CITY, Mo. — The Neosho wrestling team went 2-0 in a triangular meet at Webb City on Thursday, beating McDonald County 60-21 and beating Webb City 72-0.

Another game, another triumph for the Pittsburg State University women’s basketball team.

TOPEKA, Kan. – On Washburn’s first possession, guard Tyler Geiman banked in a long 3-point shot at the end of the shot clock that was not counted until after a video review.

When Thunder general manager Sam Presti came to understand he could not keep James Harden so many years ago, do you think he had any idea the slot machine Harden would become once gone?

TOPEKA, Kan. – On a night where almost everyone struggled to score, Washburn’s Abby Oliver was an exception.

The Pittsburg State men’s basketball team added a decorated prep performer out of Rock Bridge High School in Columbia on Thursday.

Don’t be fooled by Washburn’s 3-4 season record.

The late Kobe Bryant often used the term “Mamba Mentality” to describe how he played, which is playing with intense focus and having a relentless approach in preparation and competition.

Missouri Southern is looking for more scoring from more people when the Lions battle No. 8 Washburn tonight in Lee Arena.

CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Destiny Buerge and Jessa Hylton combined for 55 points to power No. 6 Carl Junction past Carthage 67-43 Tuesday night in the Bulldogs' Central Ozark Conference girls basketball opener.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Ozark Christian College got off to a quick start, but Baptist Bible dominated the middle two quarters and defeated the Ambassadors 84-51 on Tuesday night in the BBC Fieldhouse.

The 30th annual Erick’s Run, a 5K run honoring the late Carthage High School track and cross country standout Erick Grove, is slated for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24, at Carthage High School.

The Thomas Jefferson girls let a nip-and-tuck basketball game slip away in the fourth quarter as visiting Lighthouse Christian Academy from Springfield claimed a 39-32 victory Monday night.

The Missouri Southern men’s golf team has added another for the 2021-22 school year.

Kenny Brown will be the first to admit that it’s not easy having to navigate a pandemic-riddled wrestling season.

Neosho girls controlled its game against Oklahoma City B Team from the opening tip, jumping out to a 20-7 lead and rode that to a 61-39 triumph to win consolation at the Locust Grove Tournament on Saturday afternoon.

A short-handed Monett wrestling team had one individual champion and two more finalists en route to a fifth-place team finish at the Monett Tournament on Saturday at Monett High School.

The Lockwood boys basketball team is one of the few remaining unbeaten teams left in Southwest Missouri.

The Nevada boys basketball, the No. 10 state-ranked team in Class 5, had aspirations of going 3-0 and heading home with the Kaminsky Classic championship.

Golden City boys basketball coach Michael Reeves had high expectations in his first season at the helm last year, and he knew his players weren’t satisfied after claiming a district title two years ago.

PIERCE CITY, Mo. — Jay Ball, 6-foot-5 sophomore, scored a career-high 20 points as Thomas Jefferson controlled the final three quarters for a 63-43 nonconference boys basketball victory over Pierce City on Friday night.

Ozark Christian College featured a well-balanced offensive attack with five players finishing in double figures, helping it register its second straight victory in a 88-67 decision over Calvary University on Friday night at Calvary.

A night after struggling from the 3-point line, the Nevada boys basketball team opened the floodgates.

Missouri Southern saw the coronavirus pandemic cancel its NCAA Tournament appearance last March and its preseason schedule for this season.

While she may not intimidate the opposition with her stature at the point guard position, Alexis Durman more than makes up for it with her transcendent range from beyond the arc.

At times this season, Missouri Southern has committed too many fouls and given the opponents a decisive advantage at the free throw line.

Gracee Singer first dreamed of playing volleyball at the next level since her days in middle school.