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Columbia, Mo. – The American Midwest Conference (AMC) has announced the 2023 2023 AMC Women’s Basketball All-Conference teams, season award winners, academic all-conference team, and the AMC Women’s Basketball Champions of Character Team. The Cougars had a strong showing with post-season recognition as they had multiple award winners, while also placing 14 on the All-Academic team.  First-year Head Coach James Arnold …

Columbia, Mo. – The American Midwest Conference (AMC) has announced the 2023 2023 AMC Men’s Basketball All-Conference teams, season award winners, academic all-conference team, and the AMC Men’s Basketball Champions of Character Team. The Cougars had a strong showing with post-season recognition as they claimed seven award winners, while also placing nine on the All-Academic team.  After leading the Cougars …

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 …

Ottawa, Kansas – The Columbia College softball team traveled to Ottawa University today for a double-header against the (RV) Braves. After taking the first game 4-1, the Cougars dropped the second game 1-10.  Game One Stat Tracker: CC def. Ottawa, 4-1 Bailey Merritt registered a double, while Emily King hit a home run Abigail Pringer, Bailey Merritt, Emily King, Chesney …

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 Columbia College family joins the American Midwest Conference in celebrating Bob Burchard’s induction into the AMC Hall of Fame tomorrow night during the men’s basketball game. The Cougars are slated to play in the quarterfinal round of the AMC tournament tomorrow night, February 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. against Lyon College. At halftime, Burchard will be recognized for his years …

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. – The 2022-23 Academic All-District® Men’s Basketball Team, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes men’s basketball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. To be nominated for …