After the first three games of the season, in order to prepare for SEC play, the Tigers will need to “clean things up,” according to head coach Robin Pingeton. These are four takeaways from the Tigers’ seemingly perfect start.
Errors proved costly for the Tigers, who allowed the Bulldogs to capitalize and win all three sets in game two. This completed the sweep, keeping the Tigers at the bottom of the SEC. MU, Volleyball, Tigers, Bulldogs, Matt Guzman
The Tigers hope to find their rhythm early in the season — starting with Missouri State — to earn their way to an NCAA tournament berth through the leadership from returning players, as well as skills from newcomers.
The Tigers hope to find their rhythm early in the season — starting with Missouri State — to earn their way to an NCAA tournament berth through the leadership from returning players, as well as skills from newcomers.
The Tigers faced off against the Alabama Crimson Tide on the road in a game deciding last place in SEC play. Despite senior outside hitter Anna Dixon’s efforts, the Tigers fell short and lost the game 3-0 claiming last place in the SEC.
In their 12th game of the season, and first SEC home game, the Tigers hosted the Kentucky Wildcats in their first ranked matchup of the season. The Wildcats took set one, but Missouri evened the score in set two before dropping the last two sets and losing the game to fall to 7-5 on the season.
Despite coming off a big win last week, Missouri struggled to take on former Big 12 foe Kansas State. The offense could not get points on the board, falling to the Wildcats 40-12.
Soccer head coach Stefanie Golan added 11 new players to her roster this season and a new assistant coach with the hopes that the fresh talent and knowledge of the game of soccer will lead the Tigers to a better season.
