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Banister Named Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalist

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri football’s Barrett Banister was named one of 12 semifinalists for the 2022 Wuerffel Trophy. The Wuerffel Trophy, known as “College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service,” is presented each February in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Named after Danny Wuerffel, 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from the University of Florida, the Wuerffel Trophy exists to honor college football players …

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No. 14 Volleyball Sweeps AMC Newcomer on Road

Nevada, Mo. – The No. 14-ranked Columbia College volleyball team took on American Midwest Conference newcomers Cottey College on the road tonight. The Cougars earned another AMC sweep with a 25-16, 25-14, 25-17 decision over the Comets of Cottey College. With the win, the Cougars improve to 23-9 overall and 9-0 in the AMC. Columbia has one final regular season …

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Coach Drinkwitz Weekly Press Conference – Nov. 1, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Football Head Coach Eliah Drinkwitz held his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, to preview the Tigers upcoming game against No. 24 Kentucky. Watch in the window above or on YouTube. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker and student-athletes Martez Manuel, Isaiah McGuire and Darius Robinson met with the media following practice on Tuesday. Watch in the window below or …

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Bill Connelly – 10/31/22

Bill Connelly, ESPN’s college football numbers expert joins the program to break down Mizzou’s win over South Carolina. Is bowl eligibility in sight for the Tigers? Plus more on the upcoming game with Kentucky and the marquee matchup between Georgia and Tennessee.

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Three Cougars Earn AMC Weekly Honors

St. Louis, Mo. – The American Midwest Conference has released the list of players earning AMC player of the week honors for their respective sport. Natalie Peng, Victoria Heus, and Luisa Ferreira were all awarded honors for their performances this past week for the Cougars. AMC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week Natalie Peng, Columbia (Mo.) Jr. | MF …

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Isaiah McGuire Named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri football senior Isaiah McGuire (Tulsa, Okla./Union) was named Southeastern Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week, the league office announced Monday.  McGuire played a key role in Mizzou’s 23-10 upset win at No. 25 South Carolina this past weekend. He tied his career bests with three tackles for a loss and two sacks, finishing the game with five …

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Tennis Takes Top Honors At FIU Invitational

MIAMI, Fla. – University of Missouri tennis claimed a team title at the FIU Invitational following a combined 23 singles and doubles wins on the weekend at the FIU Tennis Courts. Two doubles teams – Laura Masic and Inah Canete and Koral Koldobski / Gabriela Martinez – picked up wins on the final day of competition.  Singles wins were earned …

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Two Tigers Finish Top 20 in Mexico

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Junior Emily Staples and graduate Sky Sload of the Missouri women’s golf team both recorded top-20 finishes at the Battle of the Beach in Mexico this weekend. Staples carded the best score by a Tiger this season with her three-under 68 on the final day. The junior collected three birdies without a single bogey on …

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Women’s Basketball Exhibition Against Rogers State Canceled

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri women’s basketball exhibition game against Rogers State, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1, has been canceled. The Tigers will begin the 2022-23 regular season on the road against Missouri State on Monday, Nov. 7. Missouri will face Bradley in the team’s home opener at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 inside Mizzou Arena. Season tickets …

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This Week in Cougar Sports

This Week in Cougar Sports   Date Location Time Match Follow Along Tickets 11/01 Away 6:30PM Volleyball at Cottey College Live Stats | Video 11/02 Home 5:30PM Women’s Basketball vs. Westminster Live Stats | Video Tickets 11/02 Home 7:30PM Men’s Basketball vs. Westminster Live Stats | Video Tickets 11/03 Away 6:00PM Volleyball at William Woods Live Stats | Video 11/04 …

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Pettet and Hollenbach Earn SEC Soccer Postseason Honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The University of Missouri soccer team saw two student-athletes earn postseason honors, announced by the Southeastern Conference office Sunday, Oct. 30. Junior Grace Pettet was named Second Team All-SEC while redshirt freshman Bella Hollenbach made the All-Freshman Team. Both players are earning conference honors for the first time in their careers. Pettet, who was named team captain at …

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Schaeffer: Five Things from Mizzou’s road win at South Carolina

It’s a conference road win! Missouri took down South Carolina in The Other Columbia 23-10 on Saturday. The Tigers improved to 4-4 (2-3) with the win, setting the table for an intriguing sprint to the finish for Eli Drinkwitz’s resurgent group.  Here are my Five Things–plus a bonus Thing!–from Saturday’s win: Mizzou has one of the best defenses in the …

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Missouri Beats #25 South Carolina With A Strong First Half And A Smothering Defensive Effort

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Three long first-half drives, another stout performance by the defense, and two second-half field goals by Harrison Mevis sent the Missouri Tigers (4-4, 2-3) to a 23-10 victory over the 25th-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks (5-3, 2-3). It was Missouri’s fourth straight win over South Carolina, meaning the Mayor’s Cup stays in Missouri; the Tigers’ first win over a ranked opponent …

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Mizzou Swim & Dive Falls to Indiana

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri swimming and diving teams fell in both duals against Missouri State on Dec. 4. The No. 18 men fell to the Hoosiers 125-168, and the women fell 123-171.  The Tigers won eight events between the men and women. MIZZOU EVENT WINNERS Women’s 100 Back – Meredith Rees (54.22)  Men’s 200 Fly – Clement …

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Tigers Face Off in Annual Black and Gold Scrimmage

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Wrestling team faced off in its annual Black and Gold Scrimmage Saturday, Oct. 29. The afternoon featured 17 matches inside the Hearnes Center. 10 freshmen earned experience in the scrimmage including, Ryan Boersma, James Conway, Jerrdon Fisher, Tommy Hagan, Easton Hilton, Peyton Moore, Zachry Seltzer, Cameron Steed, Owen Uhls and Clayton Whiting. The …

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