Missouri Southern State University - Crossroads Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

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■ 1986 Softball I n their most successful season ever, the 1986 Lady Lions soft- ball team claimed fourth place in the NAIA Championships in San Antonio, Texas, In the national tournament Missouri Southern routed Wheeling (W.Va ] College 9-0, then dropped a 2-Q decision to the host school, St. Mary s University The Lady Lions came back with victories over St. Xavier College of Chicago (1-Q), the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (2-0], and Washburn University ( 3 - 2 ). St, Mary ' s, which captured the national title, ousted Southern from the double-elimination event with a 4-3 victory. Shortstop Renee Livell became the first Lady Lions player selected to the NAIA All-American first team. Pitcher Lana Ray singer and third baseman Kim House were both second team picks. The Lady Lions ended the cam¬ paign with a 44-13 overall record. ( To P) Sheila Hunter connects for a base hit against Pittsburg State University, (Above) Angie Mur¬ phy takes a pitch against PSU while Pam Mayfield leads off first base .—Photos by Mike Hines

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(Clockwise from top right) Doug Stockam fires a pitch for the Lions. The bullpen crew awaits possible action. First baseman Brian Taylor looks for a possible pick- off attempt from pitcher Tim Williams. Taylor delivers a hit against Southwest Missouri State University, Coach Warren 1timer conducts a pep talk before a game. 1986 Baseball M aking their first trip to the NAIA World Series in eight years, the 1986 baseball Lions tied for seventh place among the 10-team field. After falling 3-1 to Grand Canyon College in the opening round, Missouri Southern bounced back to beat Southern Tech Institute of Georgia 23-3 to tie tournament records for most runs scored and most runs batted in (21). The Lions were then knocked out of the double-elimination event with an 8-3 loss to Point Park (Pa.) College. Catcher-outfielder Joe Janiak, se¬ cond baseman Chris Adams, and pit¬ cher Tim Williams received an honorable mention to the NAIA All- American team. The Lions finished the 1986 season with a 36-27 overall record. 26 i

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J (Clockwise from fop left) Area supporters enjoy a chili dinner at the Republican rally held in the Billingsly Student Center State Auditor Margaret Kelly talks to the media. Gov. John Ashcroft pauses to talk to Congressman Gene Taylor. Area media represen¬ tatives interview Christopher Kit Bond, who was victorious in his campaign for the U.S. Senate— Photos by Sean Vanslyke