Missouri Southern State University Athletics said the women’s soccer team beat Newman 2-1 on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Hal Bodon Field in Joplin, rallying from an early deficit on Senior Day.
Newman scored in the 22nd minute, and the Lions answered with two first-half goals to take a 2-1 lead into halftime, according to the university. Southern held Newman scoreless in the second half.
The Lions outshot Newman 34-10 and put 14 shots on goal, compared with six for the Jets, the announcement said. Southern goalkeeper Bella Smith made five saves, according to the recap.
The win moved Missouri Southern to 4-8-4 overall and 3-5-3 in MIAA play, the university said. The announcement said the team’s four wins were its most since 2020-21 and its three conference wins its most since 2018.
The university said it recognized seniors before kickoff. Missouri Southern is scheduled to host Central Missouri at Hal Bodon Field on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m., in its regular-season finale.
