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Lions and Gorillas Clash: Track & Hoops Rivalry Heats Up
20 Jan
Summary
- Annual track and field invitational scheduled for Friday at the Plaster Center.
- Basketball teams face off Saturday in a key MIAA matchup.
- MSSU women secured a crucial win, tying for first place in MIAA.

Missouri Southern State University and rival Pittsburg State University are gearing up for a series of intense athletic showdowns this week. The "Rumble in the Jungle" invitational track and field event is scheduled for Friday, with field events starting at 12:30 p.m. and track events at 2 p.m. in the Robert W. Plaster Center.
The athletic rivalry extends to the basketball court on Saturday, where both the men's and women's teams will compete. The MSSU women's basketball team recently triumphed over Rogers State University with a 66-62 victory, marking their fourth consecutive win and putting them in a tie for first place in the MIAA.
Conversely, the MSSU men's basketball team experienced a setback, falling to Rogers State 68-55 after leading at halftime. This intense week of competition highlights the ongoing rivalry between the Lions and the Gorillas across multiple sports.




