Joplin, Mo. - The Lions hosted the final game of their two game home-stand at Hal Bodon Field on Sunday, September 17th, against the Griffons of Missouri Western, which resulted in a 3-1 loss for Southern.
After two quick goals by the Griffons, the Lions provided tough defense to hold the score at 2-0 at the half in favor of Missouri Western.Â
Cathy Ray put the pressure on the Griffons early in the second half, scoring a goal for the Lions in the 48th minute and making the score 2-1 in favor of Missouri Western.
After a goal in the 70th minute for Missouri Western,
Victoria Torres had a shot that was off target which ended the game at 3-1.
The Lions move to 0-5-1 (0-0-0 MIAA) on the season and will begin a four game road trip at Maryville, Missouri to take on Northwest Missouri on Friday, September 22nd at 3:00 PM.
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