Drury Panthers News

Drury Athletics announces staff changes and additions

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— Drury University Vice President & Director of Athletics Nyla Milleson announced changes to the department's administrative staff, effective Monday, June 2nd.

Date published: May 30, 2025

Lady Panthers head coach Kaci Bailey to lead a USA National Team in Brazil

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— Drury Lady Panthers head coach Kaci Bailey was selected to serve as head coach for a U.S. National Team to compete this summer in Brazil. The national team, comprised of NCAA-II players, will feature three current members of the Lady Panthers: forward Sara Mendel, guard Rhi Gibbons, and guard Kaylee King. In addition, Drury assistant coach Destiny Smith will serve on the coaching staff.

Date published: May 29, 2025

Crider and Morgan earn all-region honors from ABCA

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) announced their 2025 all-region baseball teams on May 28. Drury's Jackson Crider and Wyatt Morgan were voted to represent the Midwest.

Date published: May 29, 2025

Jackson Crider earns D2CCA All-American honors

MARSHALL, Minn. – The Division Two Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) announced their 2025 Baseball All-American teams on May 28. Drury third baseman, Jackson Crider, was named to the team as an honorable mention.

Date published: May 28, 2025

Drury Softball has five players named to the CSC Academic All-District team

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced their 2025 Softball Academic All-District team on May 27.

Date published: May 27, 2025

Moeller finishes 7th in his 800 meter preliminary heat at NCAA-II Championships

PEUBLO, Colo.— It was the second consecutive year Drury junior Nolan Moeller competed in the 800 meter run at the NCAA-II National Championships, but this time his push to the finals was stopped in the preliminary heats as the Ozark, Missouri native finished seventh in Heat 2 on Friday night in Pueblo, Colorado.

Date published: May 23, 2025

Ozarks Echoes & Panther Groove Routes:2025 Concert Playbook for Drury University

Your summer concert guide and special offers for Drury Panthers fans.

Date published: May 23, 2025

Drury track & field with three named to All-Region team

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— Drury track & field had three named to the All-Midwest Region team by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Men's distance runner Tyler Harris, middle distance runner Nolan Moeller, and women's field event athlete Amelia White all earned all-region honors.

Date published: May 22, 2025

Cailey Cooke named Drury's first-ever All-American by CSCA

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The College STUNT Coaches Association (CSCA) announced their 2025 all-Americans on May 21. Drury's Cailey Cooke earned honorable mention status.

Date published: May 22, 2025

Yaroslav Sharyy named Midwest Region Senior Player of the Year

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— Drury senior Yaroslav Sharyy was named the Midwest Region Senior Player of the Year in men's tennis by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.

Date published: May 20, 2025