Missouri Southern closed its regular season with a 4-0 loss to No. 20 Central Missouri, but senior goalkeeper Bella Smith set a program record with 336 career saves. The Lions matched the Jennies’ shot total yet couldn’t convert, and finished the 2026 campaign with their most overall and conference wins in years.

By the Numbers
  • Smith made 4 saves Wednesday, bringing her career total to 336 and surpassing the previous record of 335.
  • Missouri Southern and Central Missouri each took 15 shots; the Lions put 7 on goal.
  • The Lions finished 4-9-4 overall and 3-6-3 in MIAA play.
  • Missouri Southern’s 4 victories were its most since 2020-21; its 3 conference wins were its most since 2018.
Yes, But

Smith’s record-setting performance came in a shutout loss. The Lions generated chances—including 9 second-half shots—but Central Missouri scored twice in each half and kept Southern off the board.

Bottom Line

Smith leaves Missouri Southern as its career saves leader, while the Lions end the season with their strongest win totals in several years despite falling short against a nationally ranked opponent.