Joplin's own Nathan Galdes is still doing his thing. This guy never gives up on the play. Even converts on a 3rd & 13

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Ezekiel Lang had with some big catches for MSSU in the first half. Especially that one handed grab👀

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MSSU has a real gem at starting QB and his name is Luke Sampson. Despite the loss he was terrific on Thursday night. Excited to see him play the rest of this season

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It's STO Time! Jaedon Stoshak with his 62-yard receiving TD to open the second half. Also peak celebration sipping that tea with kenny fehrman ☕️🐸

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Great day to be a Pirate 🏴‍☠️

Pittsburg State Football. The Price is (Brian) Wright💰

Joplin Football. The Ultimate Machine

FINAL: Missouri Southern 24, Northwest MO St. 31

Lions had the #5 team in the nation on the ropes all night. This team has a different attitude about them. They should also have the rest of the MIAA’s attention for the rest of the season.

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4Q: Northwest MO State scores a TD to take their first lead of the night

Lions 24, Bearcats 31

Lions have a shot to win the game with 2:20 left

Jaedon Stoskak!!! Gets his first TD of the year!!

Lions 24, Bearcats 17

HALFTIME: Lions 17, Bearcats 17

MSSU has come out with their hair on fire. They were ready to play. Looking forward to the 2nd half

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MSSU showed some real guts on defense. Northwest comes out with an onside kick and recovers. Lions defense holds them to a field goal. We’re all tied up

Lions 17, Bearcats 17

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Northwest answers quickly

Lions 17, Bearcats 14

That’s a 3 & Out! The defense comes up with a stop on 3rd and long to force a Willard punt 💪🏻 Offense is set to takeover with 2:28 left in the 1st quarter. Eagles are still ahead 14-0

#GoEagles 🦅

2Q: 46-yard field goal is good! MSSU goes up by two scores again

Lions 17, Bearcats 7

2Q: Touchdown Northwest Missouri State. Bearcats get on the board for first time this season

Lions 14, Bearcats 7