Maryville, Mo. – The Missouri Southern Lions ended their two game road swing in MIAA play by defeating Northwest Missouri State Bearcats 2-1 Saturday afternoon.

Southern got its scoring from junior midfielder Michelle Dimza as she went 2-for-2 scoring both goals in the first half.  The first Lions goal was scored off of a rebound at the 32:04 mark and Dimza scored her second goal of the match off of a header from sophomore midfielder Corinne Tebbs.  Junior goalkeeper Randi Russell recorded eight saves in shutting out her opponent for the third time this season.

The Lions improved their record to 3-4-2 overall and 3-2-2 in the MIAA.  Southern will next be in action at home at Hal Bodon Field on October 7th to face the Bearcats of Southwest Baptist University at 7pm.