Missouri Southern Downs Paul Quinn 2-0 in Dallas
Dallas, TX — September 11, 2025 Missouri Southern State University picked up a 2–0 road victory over Paul Quinn College on Thursday afternoon at Kincaide Stadium in Dallas. After a scoreless first half, the Lions found their rhythm in the second, netting two goals to secure the shutout win.
The match, played in front of 150 spectators at 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, saw both teams battling evenly through the first 45 minutes. Each side recorded a single shot on goal in the opening period, but neither could break through.
Missouri Southern's breakthrough came in the 51st minute when D. Marquez scored unassisted, firing a kick past Paul Quinn goalkeeper Fernanda Rosas. Just over ten minutes later, N. Luiz doubled the advantage with another unassisted strike at the 63rd minute, giving the Lions breathing room for the remainder of the match.
Defensively, Missouri Southern goalkeeper B. Smith had a quiet day, not facing a single shot on target in her full 90 minutes of action. Paul Quinn managed just one shot all game, which was saved by Smith's back line before reaching the goal.
On the other end, Rosas was kept busy for Paul Quinn, recording three saves against seven Missouri Southern shots, five of which came in the second half as the Lions applied constant pressure.
Missouri Southern also held the edge in set pieces, taking six corner kicks compared to Paul Quinn's lone opportunity. Fouls were in Paul Quinn's favor, 9–4, but the Lions' efficiency in possession proved decisive.
With the victory, Missouri Southern improves its record while Paul Quinn continues searching for its first home win of the season.
Scoring Summary
- 51:00 — MSSU: D. Marquez (unassisted, kick)
- 63:00 — MSSU: N. Luiz (unassisted, kick)
Final Stats
- Shots: MSSU 7, Paul Quinn 1
- Shots on Goal: MSSU 6, Paul Quinn 1
- Saves: MSSU 0, Paul Quinn 3
- Corners: MSSU 6, Paul Quinn 1
- Fouls: MSSU 4, Paul Quinn 9
Missouri Southern will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup, while Paul Quinn aims to regroup and capitalize on home-field advantage in upcoming contests.