JOPLIN, Mo. - The Missouri Southern Athletic Department has announced the dates for the Lion Pride Luncheons for the spring of 2026. 

Spring 2026 Schedule
Friday, Jan. 23 – Noon | Men's Basketball & Women's Basketball | Dat Chicken
Thursday, Feb. 12 – Noon | Softball & Baseball | Granny Shaffer's (Chicken & Noodles)
Friday, Apr. 3 – Noon | Golf & Track & Field

Open to the general public, the Luncheon provides insight on upcoming games, events in the athletic department and happenings on campus. Meet the coaches, players and fellow Lions fans.

All three scheduled luncheons will take place at Noon, CT in room 211 of the North Endzone Facility located north of Fred G. Hughes Stadium. The cost is $12.00, $10.00 for Lionbackers, and includes food, drink and a "Q&A" session with coaches and select players. In order to ensure the proper amount of food is ordered, please fill out the registration form here or in the story links section above.

Thank you for your support of Missouri Southern Athletics and we look forward to seeing you!