Lions Force Three Turnovers, Defeat Central Oklahoma 23-14 on Senior Day

JOPLIN, Mo. — Missouri Southern football used a strong defensive performance and a balanced offensive attack to defeat Central Oklahoma, 23-14, Saturday afternoon at Fred G. Hughes Stadium on Senior Day. The Lions forced three turnovers and turned the takeaways into 14 points. The win improved Missouri Southern to 4-6 overall and 3-5 in MIAA play, giving the Lions their third consecutive conference victory. Central Oklahoma fell to 4-6 overall and 3-5 in conference play. Missouri Southern jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the opening quarter, scoring on its first two offensive possessions before adding a defensive touchdown. The…