While everyone gathers to watch the players on the field, there are plenty of people behind-the-scenes who make these athletic events possible.
Audrey J. Walton field waits patiently for the athletes and fans prior to Missouri’s matchup against Arkansas on Thursday, Sept. 28 in Columbia, Mo. Walton stadium is home to both Missouri’s soccer and track and field team.
A member of Missouri Athletics nailing the base of a banner into the turf. The banners are put up and taken down before each of the team’s eight home games throughout the season.
The on-site soccer tent used to house the team during meetings. This tent is used during practice, along with a spot for the away team during games.
Members of Missouri Athletics set up the inflatable tiger head that sits at the entrance to the field. The inflatable needs at least five people to assist in setting the balloon up in the right position.
Banners wave on the north side of the field displaying the current 14 teams of the SEC. The Tigers joined the conference in 2012.
A group of soccer balls sit on the field for the Arkansas soccer team.
A member of the Missouri Athletics team looks over the details for the upcoming match.
Missouri soccer players warming up before their match against No. 7 Arkansas. The Tigers lost 1-0.
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