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Freshman Leads Missouri women’s golf to Sam Golden Invitational title

Freshman Leads Missouri women’s golf to Sam Golden Invitational title

Anika Austvold, Sports Reporter September 12, 2025

Missouri women’s golf teed off its season at the Sam Golden Invitational in Corinth, Texas on Monday, Sept. 8 and Tuesday, Sept. 9.  The Tigers, who placed first out of 13 teams, were led by freshman...

Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet holds his trophy high after a successful play while ​​Kevin Coleman Jr. and Dominic Giudice look on during Missouri’s game versus Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Norfleet finished the game with two touchdowns and 76 receiving yards against Kansas.

Missouri Football Opponent Preview: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns

Killian Wright, Sports Editor September 11, 2025

Editor's note: Kickoff was moved to 12 p.m. from 3 p.m. Missouri Tigers football will look to extend its season win streak to three with a non-conference contest against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns...

New faces lead Missouri Tigers Volleyball to 3-1 start

New faces lead Missouri Tigers Volleyball to 3-1 start

Ben Kerber, Sports Reporter September 10, 2025

The No. 23-ranked Missouri Tigers are off to a 3-1 start in the 2025 season after splitting a two-game series with Arkansas State on Friday. Here are three takeaways from the team's first four games. Alexander...

Missouri forward Mia Devrouax presses upfield against defender Olyvia Pugh in the first half of a match against Kansas City on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Mo. The Tigers came away with a 1-0 victory over the Roos.

Missouri women’s soccer topples Kansas City 1-0 in non-conference finale

Jack Wiselogel, Sports Reporter September 10, 2025

Missouri Soccer defeated the Kansas City Roos 1-0 on Sept. 7 at Audrey J. Walton Stadium, closing out its non-conference schedule with a narrow victory. The Tigers struck first, with junior defender...

How the Royals can make a late playoff push

How the Royals can make a late playoff push

Tristan Tirado, Sports Reporter September 9, 2025

The Kansas City Royals find themselves right in the middle of the Wild Card race for a second year in a row. Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, Carlos Estevez and captain Salvador Perez have led the team’s...

Missouri forward Emily Derucki goes for a header against Illinois on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at Audrey J. Walton Stadium in Columbia, Mo. The Tigers open SEC play Friday September 12th against Texas and then take on #2 Tennessee the following Thursday.

Missouri Tigers soccer shut down by Undefeated Illini

Cameron Brown, Sports Reporter September 9, 2025

Missouri soccer was back in action on Thursday, Sept. 4, facing the undefeated Illinois Fighting Illini. Coming into this game, the Tigers were 2-2-1 and ready to start a four-game home stand. Despite...

Back-and-forth battle between Missouri and Arkansas State leads to a series tie

Back-and-forth battle between Missouri and Arkansas State leads to a series tie

Morgan Poston, Sports Reporter September 9, 2025

Missouri Tigers volleyball and the Arkansas State Red Wolves split a two-game series in Jonesboro, Arkansas, ending the matchup in a 1-1 tie. The Tigers' trip down south was successful for players across...

Missouri Running Back Ahmad Hardy breaks a tackle as he scores a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Hardy finished the afternoon with 112 rushing yards on 25 carries.

Four takeaways from Missouri’s Border War victory

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor September 8, 2025

The 42-31 Border War win for Missouri moved the Tigers to 2-0 on the season and provided learning moments throughout. The run defense stood strong, the possession battle was won convincingly but penalty...

Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson flies through the air to catch the ball during Mizzou’s game versus Kansas on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Missouri is 2-0 and will face Louisiana on September 13, 2025, at Farout Field.

Missouri Tigers complete daunting comeback to win latest chapter of the Border War

Killian Wright, Sports Editor September 7, 2025

After nearly 14 years without a matchup, the Border War series returned Sept. 6, and the Missouri Tigers were victorious once again. “It meant everything to win this game,” senior wideout Kevin...

Missouri junior middle blocker Regan Haith  cheers as the team comes in for a huddle after scoring on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 at the Hearnes Center in Columbia. Haith finished the game with a season-best 10 kills and two blocks.

Missouri Volleyball picks up two wins against James Madison and Florida Gulf Coast

Lucas Drengwitz, Sports Reporter September 5, 2025

The Missouri Tigers cruised past James Madison and Florida Golf Coast in three sets each on Aug. 29 and 30. They were led in part by senior outside hitter Caylen Alexander’s 31 kills. The 2024 Big...

Missouri Head Coach Eliah Drinkwitz stands looking out into the crowd during Missouri’s game against Central Arkansas on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. With Drinkwitz as the head coach, he has led the Tigers to a 27-7 overall total record.

Border War returns: How 150 years of Missouri-Kansas history has led to the latest chapter of a storied rivalry

Killian Wright, Sports Editor September 5, 2025

Nov. 26, 2011. 5,033 days ago.  “Hey, this is this is it for a while,” former Missouri quarterback James Franklin said. “So we better get a victory.” Nearly 14 years ago, the Missouri Tigers...

Suzy Lecoutre, Drew Rogers lead Missouri cross country to first place finish in season opener

Suzy Lecoutre, Drew Rogers lead Missouri cross country to first place finish in season opener

Logan Luecke, Sports Reporter September 4, 2025

Missouri’s cross country season has finally begun, as they joined three other programs to kick off their season Friday morning at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. The Tigers put up strong...