COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois announced a change in leadership for the tennis program on Thursday. Chris Wootton will no longer serve as head coach. Bianca Turati (tuh-rah-tee) will serve as the program’s interim head coach for the remainder of the 2023 season. Turati, a former two-time All-American collegiate player at Texas who played professionally …

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Track and field team’s Arianna Fisher and Sophia Rivera took home accolades at the Women’s Intersport Network for Columbia awards luncheon on Tuesday. Fisher was named Collegiate Sportswoman of the Year while Rivera earned the Inspiration award from the local organization. The duo has had a pair of standout athletic careers for the …

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Tigers will look to build on a promising opening weekend to the 2023 season when they travel to Miami for a four-game series against the FIU Panthers, beginning Thursday (Feb. 23) at FIU Baseball Stadium. The Tigers took two of their three games against ranked Big 12 Conference opponents last weekend at the College Baseball …

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The No. 24/21 University of Missouri Softball program heads to Cathedral City, California, this weekend to compete in the 2023 Mary Nutter Cathedral City Collegiate Classic. The Tigers will compete in five games over the three-day tournament held at Big League Dreams.  Mizzou will open the Classic Thursday when they face Cal Poly at 2:30 p.m., CT followed by …

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Sophomore forward Sarah Linthacum has been named to the 2022-23 SEC Women’s Basketball Community Service Team, the league office announced on Wednesday. Linthacum has heavily invested in Columbia, Mo. and the surrounding community since she arrived on campus. The second-year forward spends time mentoring and volunteering at the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Missouri and played a significant …

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri women’s basketball team looks to extend its winning streak with a trip to Oxford, Miss. on Thursday where the Tigers have a matchup against Ole Miss. First tip from the Sandy and John Black Pavilion is scheduled for 6 p.m., and the contest will be broadcast on SECN+ and KTGR. Mizzou embarks on …

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Graduate student Nick Honor hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 7.6 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Missouri men’s basketball team to a 66-64 victory over Mississippi State on Tuesday night. The Tigers improve to 20-8 on the season and 8-7 in SEC play, while Mississippi State drops to 18-10 and 6-9 in conference action. A back-and-forth …

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Women’s Basketball guard Ashton Judd has been named SEC Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday. Judd averaged 16.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in a pair of wins over Mississippi State and Texas A&M. The West Plains, Mo. native recorded a career-high 17 points to lead Missouri to a 75-52 victory over …

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Women’s Basketball team eased to a 61-35 victory over Texas A&M Monday night at Reed Arena. Propelled by three players in double figures, Missouri (17-10, 6-8 SEC) jumped out to a 14-4 advantage in the first frame and continued the momentum throughout earning the wire-to-wire victory. Freshman guard Ashton Judd (West Plains, Mo.), sustained …

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri softball junior Alex Honnold was named the SEC Co-Player of the Week, the Southeastern Conference announced Monday. Honnold registered a .643 batting average, 1.357 slugging percentage and a .762 on-base percentage as the Tigers went 6-0 this past week in Florida. The West Des Moines, Iowa, centerfielder, was 9-for-14 at the dish, compiling 10 RBI, nine …