Missouri Southern State University Athletics said Joplin will host LionBall, a volleyball Senior Day match and the Lions’ football White Out Game from Friday, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 31, as part of the university’s week of events.
According to the athletics announcement, LionBall is scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Pat Lipira Softball Complex in Joplin. The announcement lists a bounce house, trunk-or-treat and food trucks at 4 p.m., LionBall at 5 p.m., a Meet the ’27 Team event at 6:30 p.m. and an alumni game at 7 p.m.
Missouri Southern Athletics said the volleyball team will host Washburn University at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Leggett and Platt Athletic Center for Senior Day. The announcement says the university will honor seniors before the match, and lists live stats, live video and tickets for the event.
The football team is scheduled to host Pittsburg State University at noon Saturday at Fred G. Hughes Stadium, according to the announcement. The game is designated the Lions’ White Out Game, and white T-shirts will be available at the front gate while supplies last, the university said.
Missouri Southern Athletics said fall athletic tickets are on sale online and that fans can purchase an MIAA Network subscription to watch Lions events. The announcement did not list ticket prices or a contact person.
