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Missouri athletic director gives update on women’s basketball coaching search

By B. A. Erwin | Mar 7, 2025

University of Missouri Director of Athletics Laird Veatch addressed the ongoing search for a new head coach for the women's basketball program during a press conference on Friday.

Missouri women's basketball falls to Mississippi State in SEC tournament opener

By B. A. Erwin | Mar 5, 2025

The University of Missouri women's basketball team was defeated by Mississippi State 75-55 in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Wednesday at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Missouri Tigers sign five-star recruit Alex Ackman for women’s tennis

By B. A. Erwin | Mar 4, 2025

The University of Missouri has announced the addition of Alex Ackman to its women's tennis team for the 2025 season.

Grace Slaughter named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for women’s basketball

By B. A. Erwin | Mar 3, 2025

University of Missouri sophomore guard Grace Slaughter has been named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Scholar-Athlete of the Year, according to an announcement from the league office.

Missouri women's tennis earns first ranked win since March 2022

By B. A. Erwin | Mar 2, 2025

The University of Missouri women's tennis team secured a 4-3 victory over No. 55 Mississippi State at the Green Tennis Center on Sunday, March 2.

Missouri Tigers advance five swimmers to finals at SEC Championships

By B. A. Erwin | Feb 20, 2025

The University of Missouri swimming and diving team had five athletes reach the 100 fly finals during the fourth day of the 2025 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships, held at Gabrielsen Natatorium in Athens, Georgia.

Missouri relay teams secure NCAA qualifying times at SEC Championships

By B. A. Erwin | Feb 19, 2025

The University of Missouri men's and women's swimming and diving teams achieved NCAA A Cut qualifying times in the 200 free relay events during the third day of the 2025 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships at Gabrielsen Natatorium in Athens,...

Bochenski sets school record as Missouri Tigers compete at SEC championships

By B. A. Erwin | Feb 18, 2025

The University of Missouri swimming and diving team completed the first two days of competition at the 2025 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships, held at Gabrielsen Natatorium in Athens, Georgia.

Missouri divers earn multiple podium finishes at Air Force Invitational

By B. A. Erwin | Feb 1, 2025

The University of Missouri's diving team ended its participation at the Air Force Invitational with several podium finishes over three days in Colorado Springs.

Missouri divers to compete at Air Force Invitational after sweeping last meet

By B. A. Erwin | Jan 28, 2025

The University of Missouri diving team will travel to Colorado Springs this week to participate in the Air Force Diving Invitational.

Missouri Tigers wrap up Georgia Invitational with strong showings from divers

By B. A. Erwin | Nov 22, 2024

The University of Missouri swimming and diving teams completed their participation in the Georgia Invitational on Friday at Gabrielsen Natatorium.

Missouri Tigers send seven track athletes to U.S. Olympic Trials

By B. A. Erwin | Jun 17, 2021

Seven athletes from the University of Missouri's track and field program, including both current students and alumni, are set to compete at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Oregon, from June 18 to June 27.

Chapman and Wood to represent Missouri Tigers at NCAA Cross Country Championships

By B. A. Erwin | Mar 14, 2021

Mizzou Cross Country seniors Kieran Wood and Sarah Chapman will compete in the 2021 NCAA Cross Country Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Mizzou Athletics sets new record with 95 on SEC Academic Honor Roll

By B. A. Erwin | Feb 9, 2021

Mizzou Athletics has set a new school record by placing 95 student-athletes on the 2020 Fall Southeastern Conference (SEC) Academic Honor Roll, according to an announcement made Tuesday by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey.

Mizzou Cross Country prepares to host annual Gans Creek Classic

By B. A. Erwin | Oct 2, 2020

Mizzou Cross Country is set to host the Gans Creek Classic on Saturday, October 3, at the Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia.

Mizzou sets limited attendance policy for cross country meets amid COVID-19

By B. A. Erwin | Oct 1, 2020

Mizzou Athletics has announced that fan attendance will be limited for the upcoming Mizzou Cross Country home meet at the Gans Creek Recreation Area.

Mizzou cross country opens season at Commodore Classic in Nashville

By B. A. Erwin | Sep 18, 2020

Mizzou Cross Country is set to begin its 2020 season at the Commodore Classic, held at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mizzou cross country releases 2020 schedule with two home meets

By B. A. Erwin | Sep 8, 2020

Mizzou Cross Country has released its 2020 competition schedule, which includes two home meets in Columbia.

Mizzou Track & Field achieves record GPAs for all teams in spring semester

By B. A. Erwin | Jun 11, 2020

Mizzou Track & Field teams set new academic records during the 2020 spring semester, with each group achieving its highest-ever team grade point averages.

Three Mizzou women's teams receive NCAA recognition for academic progress

By B. A. Erwin | May 12, 2020

Three women’s sports programs at the University of Missouri, including basketball, tennis, and cross country, have been recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for their academic achievements during the 2018-19 academic...

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