A 6-run bottom of the sixth wasn’t enough for the Lions Monday when Missouri Southern State University played host to Minnesota State University-Mankato, wrapping up the Lion Classic at Warren Turner Field.

MSSU fell 9-8 to the No. 13 Mavericks despite tying the game at 7 in the sixth and again at 8 in the seventh. But a run in the top of the eighth put the visitors ahead for good.

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