Joplin, Mo. – Breaking up a couple lengthy road trips out west, the Lions played a mid-week match against Northwest Missouri State. Tuesday marked the second meeting between the teams this fall, as MSSU upset the #18 Bearcats on their home court mid September. NWMSU took the second match 3-2 to even the series on the year. With the loss, Southern moves to 12-9 (5-7 MIAA) on the season. Off to a hot start, the Lions took a 2-0 lead after winning the first set 25-21 and the second set 25-17. The Bearcats responded with a 25-20 third set win,…