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AUDIO: Laird Veatch introductory press conference

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Mizzou’s next athletic director was introduced at the Stephens indoor football facility Friday. Hear from Laird Veatch, as well as MU chancellor Mun Choi and UM Board of Curators chair Robin Wenneker, in the full press conference audio below. You can also hear a one-on-one interview with the Tiger Radio Network’s Brad Tregnago, and media breakout sessions from Veatch and …

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Track and Field Completes Second Day of Ward Haylett Invitational

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The University of Missouri Track and Field squad completed Friday’s action at Kansas State’s Ward Haylett Invitational. Throughout the day, the Tigers claimed seven victories, 20 total podium positions and eight new personal bests. Skylar Coffey highlighted the day for Mizzou, clinching the shot put by tallying a mark of 18.31m, slotting him into 10th position on MU’s all-time …

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No. 3 Tennessee Holds Off Baseball’s Comeback Bid, 3-2

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 3 Tennessee rode seven strong innings from Drew Beam and a shutdown performance from its bullpen to a 3-2 victory over University of Missouri baseball, clinching its fifth-consecutive Southeastern Conference series win Friday evening at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Beam (6-1) blanked the Tigers through seven innings, allowing just four hits while striking out eight hitters before …

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“We have been ready for our forever home”: Laird Veatch Relishes Return to Mizzou

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Homecoming came early at Mizzou. It had been nearly two decades since he left Columbia and the University of Missouri, but as Laird Veatch shook countless hands, rekindled old friendships and visited new colleagues and his future office Friday, a flood of memories came rushing back as his whirlwind day unfolded. Landing at Columbia Regional Airport just past …

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Rakestraw Goes To Lions In Second Round Of NFL Draft

DETROIT – University of Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. was selected by the Detroit Lions with pick 61 in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Lions last selected a Mizzou player in 1983 — Demetrious Johnson — and have taken 13 Tigers in the history of the draft.  Rakestraw is the second Tigers player off the board after Darius Robinson …

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Men’s Golf Finishes Action at SEC Tournament

The University of Missouri men’s golf wrapped up play at the SEC Championship on Friday, finishing 14th as a team. Senior Jack Lundin led the Tigers with a three-round total of 219 (71-74-74). Classmate Charlie Crockett (75-75-70) tallied a 70 during the final round to lead MU and along with sophomore Alfons Bondesson, (73-69-78) finished just one stroke behind Lundin …

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Mizzou Places 48 on Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll

The Southeastern Conference announced its 2023-24 Winter Academic Honor Roll this week, which includes 48 student-athletes from the University of Missouri.   The 2023-24 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll includes the sports of basketball, gymnastics, and swimming & diving. It is based on grades from the 2023 Spring, Summer, and Fall terms.?? Any student-athlete who participates in an SEC championship sport …

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Volleyball Faces Kansas State Saturday to Close Spring Campaign

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri volleyball team will close its spring campaign on Saturday with a five-set match against Kansas State. The Tigers will face the Wildcats at KC MAVS, 16501 West 116th Street in Lenexa, Kansas. Mizzou will face Kansas State at 1:30 p.m., CT Saturday. The competition is open to the public and free admission. Saturday …

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Robinson Selected By Arizona In First Round Of NFL Draft

DETROIT – University of Missouri edge rusher Darius Robinson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 27th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Mizzou’s last first-round selection was Charles Harris in 2017 (No. 22/Dolphins) and Robinson is the first MU player selected by the Cardinals since Evan Boehm in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.  Robinson …

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Vols Power Up to Take Series Opener from Baseball

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 3 Tennessee homered in each of the first four innings to build a six-run lead over University of Missouri baseball, then relied on a shutdown relief performance by AJ Causey to claim a 10-1 victory over the Tigers in the opening game of the two clubs’ Southeastern Conference series Thursday evening at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The …

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Gabe DeArmond on Laird Veatch hiring, Mizzou recruiting momentum

Will Laird Veatch be exactly what Mizzou needs in the athletic director position?

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Cougars Win on Senior Day, Take Series Against Owls

Columbia, Mo. – The #23-ranked Cougars of Columbia College played games two and three of their series against the Owls of William Woods University today to close out their regular season. The bats were hot in game one as Columbia registered 18 hits in a 14-4 win, but the Owls’ pitching staff was much improved in game two as the …

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Men’s Golf Continues Play at the SEC Championship

Sophomore Alfons Bondesson leads the University of Missouri men’s golf team through two rounds of action at the SEC Championship. Bondesson carded a one-under 69, moving up 15 shots in the rankings to move into 40th at two-over (73-69). The sophomore took advantage of the middle holes as he carded four birdies in a six-hole stretch to move up the …

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No. 14 Softball Hosts No. 17 Mississippi State for Senior Weekend

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The No. 14/14 University of Missouri softball team (35-13, 8-10 SEC) celebrates its five seniors this weekend, as the Tigers host No. 17/17 Mississippi State (30-13, 9-9 SEC) for its final regular-season home series of the season. The Tigers open the top-25 matchup Saturday evening at 8 p.m., CT at the Mizzou Softball Stadium. Fans are encouraged …

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No. 14 Softball Hosts No. 18 Mississippi State for Senior Weekend

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The No. 14/14 University of Missouri softball team (35-13, 8-10 SEC) celebrates its five seniors this weekend, as the Tigers host No. 18/18 Mississippi State (30-13, 9-9 SEC) for its final regular-season home series of the season. The Tigers open the top-25 matchup Saturday evening at 8 p.m., CT at the Mizzou Softball Stadium. Fans are encouraged …

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