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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joplin, MO. -- Sophomore Megan Walker (Grapevine, Texas) scored the game-winning tally with less than 10 minutes left to snap a 1-1 tie and give Missouri Southern a 2-1 win over the previously unbeaten Southwest Baptist Bearcats Thursday night (Sept. 7) in the MIAA opener for both squads at Hal Bodon Field. The goal is the third of Walker's career and first game-winner. The Lions jumped on top early in the match when senior Jessica Buhman (Olathe, Kan.) scored off of a free kick just 4:52 in to give Southern the early 1-0 lead. Southern carried the one-goal lead into the second half until SBU's Vicky Bright scored off a header from about five yards out to even the match at 1-1. Lions junior goalkeeper Kaney Tyler (Topeka, Kan.) made six saves, while SBU goalkeeper Kelsey Lueckenhoff recorded three stops for the Bearcats. Overall, SBU out-shot the Lions 9-7, while also holding a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks. Buhman and sophomore Nikki Llewellyn (O'Fallon, Mo.) each had two shots for the Lions (3-2-0), while Bright and Amy Swallow registered two shots apiece for the Bearcats (2-1-1). Missouri Southern will resume non-conference action on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 10) by traveling to Tahlequah, Okla. to face Northeastern State (Okla.) at 2 p.m.
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