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Drury Lady Panthers picked third in Preseason Poll

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INDIANAPOLIS - The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) released its 2026-27 preseason women's basketball poll on Oct. 23, with Drury voted to finish third by the league's coaches.Last season's tournament champion, Maryville, topped the poll...
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Mizzou’s Slaughter named All SEC Preseason

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou women’s basketball senior Grace Slaughter has been named to the All-SEC Second Team as announced by the conference office on Wednesday. Slaughter was selected for the honor by the league's 16 head...
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Matt Jones of Matt and Myron on ESPN Radio visits Springfield Thursday

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Mo State-YOU’RE INVITED INSIDE THE BEARS DEN!

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We're opening the doors of Great Southern Bank Arena and inviting YOU to experience The Bears Den, presented by Meridian Title Company, for the first time!   Join us Tuesday, October 20th, from 6:30-8:00 p.m....
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Hains Documentary Wins Numerous Awards

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Voice Unbroken is a documentary telling the extraordinary comeback of beloved sportscaster Art Hains, the longtime voice of the Missouri State Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network. After more than 42 years with the MSU Bears,...
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Sports News and scores from Southwest Missouri anytime with your ESPN the Jock App! The ESPN the Jock app allows you to: Listen to 969theJock directly from your phone Stay up to date with our latest shows, stories,...
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CUSA Releases League Softball Schedules for 2027

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DALLAS – Conference USA released its softball schedule for the 2027 season on Wednesday.   The nine-weekend slate begins March 12-14, and wraps up May 6-8, with each of the 10 institutions to play a...
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CUSA Releases League baseball Schedule for 2027 season

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DALLAS – Conference USA released its baseball schedule for the 2027 season on Wednesday.   The nine-weekend slate begins Easter Weekend, March 25-28, and wraps up May 20-22, with each of the 10 institutions to...
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Mo State’s Lair tabbed Semifinalist for Campbell Trophy

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IRVING, Texas – Seven Conference USA football student-athletes were tabbed semifinalists for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy, college football’s premier scholar-athlete award, as announced Wednesday by the National Football Foundation & College Football Hall...
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Drury has successful Champions Challenge in 2026

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Drury University's annual Champions Challenge presented by Thompson Sales Company has concluded with another record-setting show of support by Panthers supporters from around the world. In total, 916 donors contributed $475,211 during...
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Kipchumba Places Third, Four Tigers Collect USTFCCCA All-Midwest Region Honors at NCAA Midwest Regional

Mizzou cross country earned a pair of top-five finishes while Kipchumba posted the best 10K time by a Tiger at an NCAA Regional.

Date published: November 13, 2026

Men's Basketball Faces Marquette Sunday in Chicago

Date published: November 13, 2026

Women’s Basketball | We see you kenzzzz‼️#MIZ x #OurZou

Date published: November 13, 2026

Women's Basketball set to Host Lindenwood Sunday

Date published: November 13, 2026

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Drury Panthers News

Thomas Delivers Record-Setting Performance in Panthers' 2026-27 Season Opener

Sophomore forward KeShaun Thomas kicked off the 2026-26 season with a record-setting performance, eclipsing the Drury men's basketball single-game scoring record with a 46-point effort in a 92-87 setback to Harding Friday afternoon at O'Reilly Family Event Center.

Date published: November 13, 2026

Volleyball Falls to No. 22 UIndy in GLVC Semifinal

Drury volleyball's quest for its first Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament title came to an end with a semifinal round 3-1 setback (25-18, 13-25, 18-25, 21-25) to No. 22 Indianapolis Friday afternoon at Williamsville High School Fieldhouse.

Date published: November 13, 2026

Wrestling Looks to Continue Winning Streak at Home

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury men's wrestling looks to continue its strong start to the season with home duals against Kentucky Wesleyan and Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) opponent No. 9 Grand Valley State on Saturday, followed by the ninth edition of the Drury Open on Sunday.

Date published: November 13, 2026

Men's Soccer Falls to Maryville in NCAA Tournament, 3-1

SAGINAW, Mich. – Drury men's soccer saw its season come to an end Friday, falling 3-1 to Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) opponent Maryville in the first round of the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Date published: November 13, 2026

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Valor MBB Looks to Build Off Hot Start, Opens KCAC Play at Saint Mary on Saturday

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Men's Basketball travels to open conference play on Saturday (Nov. 14) afternoon, taking on the Saint Mary Spires at 4:00 p.m., in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Date published: November 13, 2026

Evangel Women's Basketball Aims for Bounce Back in KCAC Opener at Saint Mary

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Women's Basketball returns to action on Saturday (Nov. 14) afternoon, opening KCAC play on the road against the Saint Mary Spires at 2:00 p.m., in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Date published: November 13, 2026

Evangel Football Takes on Swedes on Saturday in Regular Season Finale

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel Valor Football program concludes their 2026 campaign on Saturday (Nov. 14) afternoon, taking on the Bethany College Swedes at noon in Lindsborg, Kansas.

Date published: November 12, 2026

Five EU VB Athletes Earn All-KCAC Honors; Whitehead Named KCAC Head Coach of the Year

WICHITA, Kan. – The KCAC announced the All-Conference Volleyball teams on Thursday (Nov. 12) morning. Five different Valor athletes earned honors, led by first-team honoree Charlotte Hawkins, followed by second-team honors for Simone Johnson and Jessica Pritchett, and third-team honors for Addison Jones and Cienna Turner. Head Coach Mary Whitehead was also honored by the conference, earning Coach of the Year honors in the KCAC.

Date published: November 12, 2026

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