A Blog for Ol' Mizzou
Mizzou baseball suffered a series sweep at the hands of possibly the hottest team in College Baseball, the No. 5-ranked Georgia Bulldogs, who sit firmly atop the SEC. Injuries piled up, the Tigers’ arms showed some good, a lot of bad, and the lackluster situational hitting reared its ugly head in Athens for Kerrick Jackson’s […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about the diamond sports and how one is still kicking while the other… not so much. We’ll start with Mizzou Softball, which kept its fledgling postseason hopes alive by going up against one of the best pitchers in the country and scraping their way back to a […]
I will be honest, friends. I thought the season was over. I put the chances that Mizzou Softball would be able to go into Saturday’s game and get a win when facing the behemoth that is Tennessee’s pitching staff at slim at best. I know I was not alone in this assessment, and since my […]
Transfer portal news hit on Saturday evening as the Missouri Tigers gymnastics program picked up their first of what will likely be two transfer portal additions in Oregon State grad transfer Jennifer McMillan, who announced her commitment to the Tigers via Instagram. Since her post wouldn’t embed — you can find it here https://www.instagram.com/p/DX2sB8tjTFu/?img_index=3 — […]
The Missouri Tigers wrapped up their final day of competition in Lawrence on Saturday, May 2, closing out the Rock Chalk Classic with a string of strong performances across multiple events. But first, we’ll start with the accomplishments of a former Tiger. Karrisa Schweizer wins 5K at USATF Karissa Schweizer delivered an outstanding performance, breaking […]
Mizzou softball puts its whole season on the line Saturday. After losing the first two against Tennessee in competitive showings, the Tigers were pushed to the brink of postseason elimination at one game under .500. But Mizzou continued to fight, as a 2-run rally in the bottom of the sixth helped lift them over the […]
Friday night at Mizzou Softball Stadium should have been a celebratory occasion. In front of a very nice sized crowd of 2,864 and with a great giveaway — Truman the Tiger bobbleheads! — the Missouri Tigers (27-28, 8-15 SEC) celebrated their four seniors— Haidyn Sokoloski, Kayley Lenger, Courtney Donahue and Cierra Harrison —and hoped to […]
Day one in Lawrence is in the books, and Missouri track & field wasted no time making noise at the Rock Chalk Classic on Friday, May 1. From distance dominance to throwing power, the Tigers showed up across the board. Men’s 1,500m Set the Pace Lasse Funck led the charge with an impressive win, and […]
After a dormant period, Kellie Harper is making noise in the portal again with the addition of Arizona guard Tanyuel Welch. This is Mizzou’s third transfer portal grab this offseason, all of which have come from fellow power programs. Welch transferred to Arizona from Memphis this past season. In her one year as a Wildcat, […]
After a two-week wait, Missouri has found its ball-handler — in theory. On Friday afternoon, BYU guard Kennard Davis committed to the Tigers, becoming the fourth transfer addition this offseason with Jamier Jones, Bryson Tiller and Jaylen Carey. Moving ahead, the question is whether coach Dennis Gates and his staff further supplement Davis, who projected […]
Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch has received a three-year contract extension, the University of Missouri announced on Friday morning. “The momentum of Mizzou Athletics is undeniable thanks to the incredible leadership of Athletic Director Veatch,” said University of Missouri President Mun Choi in a press release. “We are a powerhouse in the SEC and a source of […]
Summer isn’t quite here, but Eli Drinkwitz and his staff have been hot on the recruiting trail, especially in local parts. On Friday morning, 3-star IOL recruit Luke Injaychock announced his commitment to the Tigers, becoming the seventh player from Illinois or Missouri to commit in the past two months. Injaychock is seen as a […]
April was the first full month of the offseason for college wrestling. Transfer season came and went – Tiger Style making one big splash – among other events to kick off the retooling period. As multiple Tigers currently on the roster are competing in offseason tournaments, head coach Brian Smith and his staff are working […]
The NCAA still has some hoops to jump through, but the set up is a lot better than I expected. Now we wait for the lawsuits. The good news is they are only applying the rules to the student athletes enrolling in this upcoming school year. 2026-27 and you’ve got five years to play five […]
In Game 1 of the most important series of Mizzou Softball’s year, the Tigers couldn’t find an answer for back-to-back SEC Pitcher of the Year Karlyn Pickens losing 3-1 against No. 9 Tennessee on Thursday at Mizzou Softball Stadium. The Lady Vols have proven all year that they are no easy task. For starters, No. […]
Missouri track & field is set for a heated showdown as it heads to Lawrence to face rival Kansas at the Rock Chalk Classic on Saturday and Sunday, May 1–2. The Tigers haven’t competed at this meet since 2023, and they return with plenty of unfinished business. Meet Schedule This meet will be a historic […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Women’s Golf! The college sports calendar for 2025-2026 is starting to wind down with the month of May right around the corner (which means our Rock M’mys will be here before you know it). The regular season comes to a close this weekend for Mizzou […]
With the current transitory nature of college athletics, vibes can shift dramatically from year to year, season to season and even month to month. Programs that finished 2025 on a high note may have flopped in the portal. Programs that bottomed out last year may have had a big-time recruiting haul or hired a new […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we are talking about Mizzou Softball! Mizzou Softball had a crucial midweek matchup against Kansas City where they were able to win soundly 6-0 . The highlight of the day was a first collegiate home run for Saniya Hill who has been knocking at the door the past few […]
The Mizzou offense went through the first three innings without any hits, making the sparse fans on a cold, cloudy Columbia day quite nervous (including the editor of this site). But the Tigers heated up quickly, scoring seven runs in two innings en route to a 7-0 shutout win. Saniya Hill had a particularly impressive […]
For many years I’ve been doing previews of both Missouri’s football team and its opponents heading into a given season. And one of the more notable stats that I cite is “returning production”. As usual, my guidance stems from our dearly beloved blogfather Bill C. and his five factors that contribute to his SP+ rating […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Softball’s stretch run After a much-needed win over Top-10 Arkansas on Sunday to avoid the sweep, Mizzou Softball’s postseason hopes are still alive. With four games remaining in the regular season, the Tigers are 26-26 overall (8-13 SEC). For a chance at a regional appearance, […]
While I took a little trip down to the bootheel for a Missourian story this week, Margo was on a roll covering Mizzou sports! On Wednesday, she covered softball’s 7-0 win over SIUE, then again on Friday as baseball fell to Arkansas 6-0, and again on Saturday for volleyball’s Mizzou Tournament. Keep reading to see […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about all the new Mizzou Tigers in the National Football League! If you were paying attention to our website – or, you know, the draft – the past few days, you’ll have noticed that the Tigers had a nice run on days two and three in Pittsburgh, […]
For the second day in a row, Eli Drinkwitz and the staff have landed an in-state commitment to add to their 2027 recruiting class. This one comes from the Kansas City area. Caleb Green, a three-star linebacker from Lee’s Summit North has announced his commitment to Missouri. He’s the younger brother of current offensive tackle […]