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Lions fall in close one at UNK

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 10:32 PM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

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Summary

Missouri Southern State University's football team was narrowly defeated 16-13 by the University of Nebraska-Kearney Lopers on October 18. Both teams were seeking their first MIAA win of the season. Calin Arndt's touchdown put UNK ahead early, extending to a 14-0 lead before Missouri Southern responded with a touchdown just before halftime. Despite a strong performance by Allen Mitchell, who rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown, the Lions could not overcome UNK's safety in the final moments. Missouri Southern (1-6, 0-5) will next face Missouri Western State University on October 21.

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By the Numbers

•Missouri Southern falls to Nebraska-Kearney, 16-13.
•Calin Arndt scores a touchdown for UNK.
•Allen Mitchell leads Lions with 108 rushing yards.
•Missouri Southern's next game is October 21 against Missouri Western.

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10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Lions fall in close one at UNK

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Missouri Southern State University's football team came up short of earning its first conference win Saturday, falling 16-13 to the University of Nebraska-Kearney Lopers at UNK. In a battle between two teams that were both looking for their first MIAA win of the season, the Lopers struck first when Calin Arndt ran for a one-yard touchdown with 7:11 left in the opening quarter. UNK (1-6, 1-4) ...
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