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Voice of the Bears Announces Retirement Plans

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The long-time radio voice of Missouri State University athletics, Art Hains, has announced that this will be his final year behind the microphone for the Bears. Starting his 44th season as Missouri State’s primary radio announcer, Hains plans to work home games for football, men’s basketball and …

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Soccer to Host Inaugural Fan Fest on Sunday

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri soccer will host an inaugural fan fest from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday at Audrey J. Walton Stadium. Admission to the event is free. Fans are encouraged to register for the event here. The first 50 fans at the doors will receive a free t-shirt! …

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Bolz Named to Phil Steele Preseason All-America Team

Missouri State long snapper Caden Bolz was named Friday to the Phil Steele FCS Preseason All-America Team. Bolz, a senior from Overland Park, Kan., was honored as a second-team All-America selection selection by Phil Steele, after receiving the same honor from Stats Perform last week. He was named the 2024 …

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Secchi Secures Olympic Semifinal Berth in 100-Meter Butterfly

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Former University of Missouri swimmer Clement Secchi advanced to the semifinal round of the 100-meter butterfly with a preliminary mark of 51.62 Friday morning at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Secchi’s preliminary time tied for 15th place overall in the 100m fly preliminary round at Paris La Defense Arena. …

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Burkett on National Punter of the Year Watchlist

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Missouri State punter Grant Burkett (Sr., Joplin, Mo.) is one of 13 players selected Friday to the 2024 FCS Punter of the Year Watchlist, as announced by the Augusta Sports Council. Burkett was a finalist for 2023 National Punter of the Year last season after earning All-America …

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Secchi Caps Olympic Effort With Strong Semifinal Performance

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Former University of Missouri swimmer Clement Secchi completed a memorable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Friday with a 14th place finish in the semifinal round of the men’s 100-meter butterfly. Secchi, a native of Aix-en-Provence, France, tied for 15th overall with a preliminary mark of 51.62 Friday morning. The …

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Schweizer Advances to 5000m Olympic Final

PARIS, France – Former University of Missouri track and field athlete Karissa Schweizer advanced to the 5,000-meter final with a qualifying time of 14:59.64, finishing eighth of 41 athletes on Friday morning. Schweizer, competing for the United States, will be one of 16 to compete for a medal on Monday, August …

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Former Tiger Kameron Misner Earns Big League Promotion

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri baseball alum Kameron Misner became the latest Tiger to earn a big league promotion Friday when the Tampa Bay Rays added the outfielder to their 26-man active Major League roster. Misner becomes the first former Tiger to earn an MLB call up since September …

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