Joplin, Mo. – The Missouri Southern football team hosted the No. 17 Emporia State University Hornets. The Lions were defeated by the Hornets, 49-30 and moved to 1-6 on the season and 0-5 in the MIAA.
Missouri Southern (1-6; 0-5) vs. Emporia State (5-0; 4-0)
Quarter 1: Missouri Southern 3 | Emporia State 7
Emporia State found the endzone first, and Missouri Southern would get on the board with a
Drake Reese 30-yard field goal.
The Lions defense held the Hornets' gain, with linebacker
Colton Bass and defensive lineman
David Va'a anchoring the front.
Peyton McKee also came up with a crucial sack, dropping Emporia's quarterback for a 2-yard loss. Missouri Southern held Emporia and forced a turnover at the Missouri Southern 28-yard line with blocks from
Stefan Black II and
Mason Rumsey.
Quarter 2: Missouri Southern 7 | Emporia State 14
Colton Bass delivered a quarter-changing interception at Missouri Southern's 42-yard line, setting up the crucial seven-play, 58-yard drive that ended with a 21-yard touchdown pass from
Luke Sampson to
Draper Parker, narrowing the gap to 21-10.
Quarter 3: Missouri Southern 6 | Emporia State 7
Emporia would add a touchdown with a rush up the middle. The Lions responded quickly with a six-play, 66-yard drive, highlighted by a 7-yard touchdown pass from
Luke Sampson to
Isaiah Padello.
Quarter 4: Missouri Southern 14 | Emporia State 21
The fourth quarter saw the Lions continue their offensive surge. A quick four-play, 65-yard drive resulted in a 10-yard touchdown pass from
Luke Sampson to
Alex Martini, bringing the score to 42-23. Shortly after, Missouri Southern executed one of their biggest plays of the day: an 80-yard touchdown pass from Sampson to
Dayne Herl.
Emporia State would hold their lead for a 49-30 victory.
Missouri Southern Leaders:
Tackles: Colton Bass – 14 (5 – solo / 9 – assists)
Receptions: Draper Parker – 9
Receiving Yards: Draper Parker – 130
Rushing Yards: Victor Chionuma – 44
Passing Yards: Luke Sampson – 431
Up Next:
The Lions will be on the road on Saturday, October 19 when they travel to take on the Washburn University Ichabod. Kick-off is set for 1:00 PM.
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