Author Archives: Amy Backes

Grantland takes a look at Miami’s basketball program and what a tough time the school has had drumming up support for its team. Last season, when current Missouri head coach Frank Haith headed Miami’s program, the average game attendance was … Continue reading →

Nevin Shapiro, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for operating a Ponzi scheme, has been sending e-mails from prison regarding the University of Miami football program, as well as current Missouri head basketball coach Frank Haith, the Miami Herald … Continue reading →

Following Missouri’s 74-71 victory over Kansas, Missouri men’s basketball head coach Frank Haith said his team would be staying in a hotel tonight in preparation for its game at Oklahoma on Monday. “The guys didn’t like it, but they’re in … Continue reading →

Grantland.com just posted this article calling Missouri the most “complete” team in college basketball. Writer Sebastian Pruiti thinks Missouri can “produce at a high level on both ends of the court.” In the post, he discusses Missouri’s offensive efficiency and … Continue reading →

The Tigers are the focus of this New York Times article after beating both fifth seeded UNI and Northwestern in Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament. Missouri will now face 12th seed Duke … Continue reading →

Ross Taylor and Lindsey Hunter will broadcast Missouri volleyball’s first-round match of the NCAA tournament against fifth overall seed University of Northern Iowa. The broadcast will air live on Mizzou All-Access on Friday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. This is … Continue reading →

With this week’s awards, Missouri has won more Big 12 weekly awards than any other team in the conference this season. Senior outside hitter Paola Ampudia was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, after posting an average of … Continue reading →

This picture of MU practicing before facing Colorado this evening was posted on MU volleyball’s Twitter page. The Tigers are ranked fifth in the Big 12 (15-8, 7-6 Big 12) and are looking for a win on the road after … Continue reading →

With arguably her best night of the season so far, senior libero Caitlyn Vann chalked up 31 digs against Baylor last Saturday. She is the first player in the Big 12 to win Defensive Player of the Week twice this … Continue reading →

Local rap group MO Stompin’, featured in the VolleyZou video that is played before MU volleyball home games, will be the opener for rapper Wale at Jesse Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 12 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on … Continue reading →