Drury Panthers News

Drury Announces 2026-27 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class

Drury University has finalized its 31st Athletics Hall of Fame induction class, which will include six legendary fixtures on the DU Athletics landscape who will be enshrined as members of the class of 2026-27 on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Findlay Student Center Ballroom.

Date published: October 7, 2026

Deane Earns GLVC Swimmer of the Week Recognition

Drury sophomore Sophia Deane earned Athletic Solutions Great Lakes Valley Conference Athlete of the Week in swimming and diving following standout performances last weekend against NCAA Division I foes Arkansas and TCU in the Panthers' season-opening double dual.

Date published: October 7, 2026

Wills Paces Panthers at Grace Shin Invitational

EDMOND, Okla. – Drury finished tied for 16th at the Grace Shin Invitational on Oct. 6, led by an eighth-place finish from Chloe Wills.

Date published: October 6, 2026

No. 11 Men's Soccer Hosts Rockhurst in Wednesday Night Matchup

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – No. 11 Drury men's soccer welcomes 2025 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) regular-season champion Rockhurst for a conference matchup Wednesday evening.

Date published: October 6, 2026

Women’s Soccer Set for BCFO Pink Out Match Against Rockhurst

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury women's soccer hosts Rockhurst on Oct. 7 for the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks Panthers Kicking Cancer Pink Out match at Lake Country.

Date published: October 6, 2026

Baseball Falls to Missouri State in 'Battle for Bell'

Despite nearly battling all the way back from an early four-run deficit against Missouri State, Drury baseball dropped a 13-5 decision after the Bears scored seven times over the final two innings of the 10th installment of the 'Battle for Bell' Saturday evening at Mark Worley Field at Meador Park.

Date published: October 3, 2026

Thorisson's Late Goal Lifts No. 10 Men's Soccer Past Quincy, 1-0

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – No. 10 Drury men's soccer handed Quincy its first conference loss of the season with a 1-0 win in Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) play Saturday afternoon.

Date published: October 3, 2026

Women's Soccer Secures Point Against Quincy in 1-1 Contest

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Carly Swan's 82nd-minute goal forced a 1-1 draw against Quincy at Lake Country on Saturday afternoon.

Date published: October 3, 2026

Women's Swimming and Diving Turns in Strong Debut at Arkansas

Drury women's swimming and diving opened its 2026-27 season Saturday with a strong overall showing in duals with NCAA Division I foes Arkansas and TCU at Arkansas Natatorium. Arkansas claimed a 209-83 overall decision over Drury, while TCU edged the Panthers by a 195-102 count.

Date published: October 3, 2026

Triathlon Repeats as Prairie State Cup Champions

DEWITT, Ill. – Drury triathlon defended its Prairie State Cup title, finishing first overall and among Division II programs Saturday morning.

Date published: October 3, 2026