Drury Panthers News

Three Former Panthers Honored at Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Induction

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Former Drury softball head coach Jerry Breaux and former track and field head coach Don Keeton were inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday (May 19). In addition, Drury baseball alum R.J. Knese was honored as part of the Diamond 9, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to high school and college baseball or softball in Missouri.

Date published: May 20, 2026

Drury Men's Soccer Unveils 2026 Schedule

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury men's soccer coach Ben Taylor has announced the Panthers' 2026 schedule as the program prepares for its 36th season.

Date published: May 20, 2026

Lewis Lands on GCAA All-Region Team

NORMAN, Okla. – Drury junior Gaige Lewis has been named to the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) NCAA Division II PING All-Midwest Team, the association announced Tuesday (May 19).

Date published: May 19, 2026

Panthers Set Sights on Repeat as 2026 Schedule is Released

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury women's soccer head coach Justin Olson has announced the Panthers' 2026 schedule, which includes 18 regular-season contests – ten of which will be played at home at the Lake Country Soccer Complex.

Date published: May 19, 2026

Bain Garners First-Team All-Midwest Region Selection; Crider, Reidelberger Also Honored

Connor Bain headlined a group of three Drury baseball standouts earning 2026 All-Midwest Region honors Monday, as the senior outfielder picked up first-team recognition from the NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner's Association (D2CCA). Jackson Crider joined Bain on the D2CCA's list, picking up second-team laurels, while Logan Reidelberger earned second-team All-Midwest Region honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).

Date published: May 18, 2026

Brooks Selected for International Showcase in Portugal

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Former Lady Panther standout Makaiya Brooks is set to take her game overseas, earning a spot in a professional showcase in Portugal from May 19-28, where she will compete in front of international scouts and top-tier European programs.

Date published: May 18, 2026

Drury Wins 2025-26 GLVC Commissioner's Cup

Drury University capped a banner 2025-26 academic year by claiming its third Great Lakes Valley Conference Commissioner's Cup, the league office announced Thursday.

Date published: May 14, 2026

Gooch Named Drury Men's Basketball Assistant Coach

Drury men's basketball head coach Chris Foster has announced the addition of Brendon Gooch to the Panthers coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season.

Date published: May 13, 2026

Six Drury Tennis Players Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced its 2026 Men's and Women's Tennis Academic All-District selections on May 12. Drury had two men's tennis players and four women's players honored.

Date published: May 12, 2026

Blackwell Selected to Lead Drury Women’s Golf Program

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury University has selected Susannah Blackwell as its new women's golf head coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Nyla Milleson announced Monday.

Date published: May 11, 2026