Mizzou Links for Tuesday, April 16
Top Ten Tigers
After taking two out of three from No. 9 Florida over the weekend for their third consecutive home SEC series win, Mizzou Softball has entered the Top 10 in the latest Softball America rankings — coming in at No. 9. The Tigers were able to gain nine spots in the polls after their impressive series win (their first series win over the Gators since 2014).
Texas takes the top spot
Arizona, Miami and Kentucky join the rankings
https://t.co/twKCyMBKPD pic.twitter.com/CgLVbwjyZ5
— Softball America (@SoftbalAmerica) April 15, 2024
Mizzou also comes in at No. 8 in Michella Chester’s “Power 10” rankings on NCAA Softball:
After a chaotic week in college softball, @michellachester tries to make sense of it all in her new Power 10 rankings.
Let us know your thoughts ⤵️#NCAASoftball pic.twitter.com/3LbPZSHLbK
— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) April 15, 2024
D1Softball with more on Mizzou:
.@MizzouSoftball notched a series win over Florida for the first time since 2014, and @UKsoftball beat Georgia in a series for the first time since 2012.
More from the weekend ⬇️ https://t.co/sQ0D0O8s36 pic.twitter.com/ME1ElDsxRY
— D1Softball (@D1Softball) April 16, 2024
Mizzou has found success at home in front of good crowds all season long. This past weekend the program set a series attendance record of 9,565 total fans at Mizzou Softball stadium.
The best fans in the country ️#OwnIt #MIZ pic.twitter.com/BUhOyXKd2m
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) April 15, 2024
Ahead of their final non-conference game of the regular season vs SIUE on Wednesday afternoon; Larissa Anderson, Jenna Laird, and Maddie Gallagher were featured on Tiger Talk last night:
Tiger Talk: New York Edition ️
Head coach Larissa Anderson will be joined by middle infielders Jenna Laird and Maddie Gallagher on tonight’s show at Bud’s BBQ!!#OwnIt #MIZ pic.twitter.com/hhFGmELrSd
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) April 15, 2024
And an incredible season from Mizzou Gymnastics caps off with a No. 11 ranking. It’s the program’s second-best year-end ranking.
Capping a tremendous season with our second-best finish in team history!#MIZ pic.twitter.com/IZ26RM9Ciu
— Mizzou Gymnastics (@MizzouGym) April 15, 2024
Onto the links. M-I-Z! And welcome, Tony Perkins!
It’s never been about the money
Go
— Tony Perkins (@Saucy___T) April 15, 2024
Yesterday at Rock M
- Mizzou Football Transfer Losses from Nathan Hurst: What do they mean for the roster?
- From Karen Steger: Judges have a marvelous time ruining everything at Regional Finals
Finally, I’ve let out my feelings about #Mizzou Gym Regional finals for @RockMNation!
Also included is some time for reflection and look towards the future of this program. https://t.co/dtcqU44eNH
— Karen S (@karensteger) April 15, 2024
#Mizzou landed a pledge from Tony Perkins on Monday. Come see what the Iowa transfer brings to the table. https://t.co/mdfBZXUjt1
— Matt Harris (@MattJHarris85) April 15, 2024
REPORT: John Tonje set to enter the transfer portal – Rock M Nation. https://t.co/BIOaJLI3EM
— Jaden Lewis (@Jaden_Lewis29) April 15, 2024
More Links:
(STLToday)
(Columbia Missourian)
- From Grant Salsman: Iowa guard Perkins to transfer to Mizzou
- From Grayson Pitts: Missouri gymnastics finishes the season at No. 11 in Road to Nationals rankings
- From Amber Roldan: Missouri cheer claims national championship title for second year in a row
(Columbia Daily Tribune)
- From Calum McAndrew: Missouri basketball lands Iowa point guard Tony Perkins out of portal
(MUTigers/Tweets)
- On The Big 550 KTRS: Sam Snelling joined Brendan Wiese on The Big Sports Show to discuss the addition of Tony Perkins and much more on the transfer portal
- LISTEN to a brand-new episode of Mizzou Storytellers on Inside Mizzou Athletics:
Brand new episode of “Mizzou Storytellers” with the incredible Rachel Blunt @blunt2r. You’ll enjoy this one.
Plus, we learn that @nikki_barry22 is not a fan of eclipses. https://t.co/zZ2B9Fufpn
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) April 16, 2024
- Mizzou Baseball and Softball highlight the week for Mizzou Athletics in COMO:
Peanuts and Cracker Jacks on the menu this week in CoMo! #MIZ pic.twitter.com/7JNtI14YDy
— Mizzou Athletics (@MizzouAthletics) April 15, 2024
- On MUTigers.com: Men’s Basketball Signees Shine at All-Star Games
- Annor Boateng interview with Pro Insight at the Nike Hoop Summit:
We caught up with @MizzouHoops pledge Annor Boateng at @nikehoopsummit and talked about his experience at the week-long event, representing , winning the state title this year with @LRCentralHoops, and more (sound on). pic.twitter.com/nFKplfmKw9
— Pro Insight (@_proinsight) April 15, 2024
- On MUTigers.com: Baseball Concludes Road Trip With Tuesday Night Tilt In Springfield
Tigers back in action Tuesday night in Springfield⤵️
| https://t.co/9Y0aF236nc# | ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/OD7PSEFd7A— Mizzou Baseball (@MizzouBaseball) April 15, 2024
- Mizzou Baseball highlights from the Georgia series:
️Georgia series recap# | ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/6SUQ4919I1
— Mizzou Baseball (@MizzouBaseball) April 15, 2024
- Larissa Anderson on KTGR:
ICYMI: @MizzouSoftball coach @CoachLarissaA joined the @KTGRBigShow to discuss #Mizzou‘s latest series win over No. 9 Florida, the attendance records set this weekend, and her 200th coaching win at MU.https://t.co/IHNLf7iXbm
— ESPN 100.5/105.1 KTGR (@KTGRsports) April 15, 2024
- What a performance by the FRESHMAN Marissa McCann:
The Freshman is Alright #OwnIt #MIZ | @marissamccann04 pic.twitter.com/XYoC7UmizT
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) April 15, 2024
- Mizzou Football stadium renovation and an AD update:
#Mizzou will present renderings of Memorial Stadium renovations at curators meeting on Thursday in Rolla. Meanwhile board of curators is shifting gears from candidate gathering to candidate interviewing for the ongoing AD search. Nothing imminent but it’s accelerating.
— Ben Frederickson (@Ben_Fred) April 15, 2024
- Matthew Harris on John Tonje entering the transfer portal.
This isn’t that surprising. Really wish John’s foot cooperated last season. He’s going to be a good fit wherever he lands. https://t.co/Jk4e1LKVfT
— Matt Harris (@MattJHarris85) April 15, 2024
- Curt Lewis is transferring to ETSU:
last run. let’s do it. pic.twitter.com/3YqMGgQey7
— 4 (@curtlewis10_) April 15, 2024
- Matt Zollers and Jayvan Boggs have locked in their official visits to Mizzou for June 21-23:
@MizzouFootball pic.twitter.com/4ZTFHDR8Hl
— Matt Zollers (@MattZollers) April 15, 2024
Official locked in! @CoachDrinkwitz @NastyWideOuts @KirbMoore @MattZollers pic.twitter.com/sN4SKpY3k2
— Jayvan Boggs (@Jayvan_Boggs) April 16, 2024
- Information on Tamar Bates’ “The Inside Scoop Youth Basketball Camp”: Visit Scoop Bates
Attention all Metro 3rd-9th graders! Sign up today for the inaugural Inside Scoop Basketball Camp for expert coaching and skill development. Limited spots available, so hurry to the website and sign up. Only $5, with all proceeds benefiting the Equal Justice Initiative. pic.twitter.com/c07Xe2iPFP
— Tamar Bates (@tbates_11) April 15, 2024
- Mizzou Wrestling Head Coach Brian Smith will be in attendance at the Come Home Tour in Jefferson City:
Attention Tiger Style Fans @mutigerstyle will be in Jeff City at Capital Bluffs Event Center tomorrow for the !
Register now ➡️ https://t.co/UPC50wlBLJ#MIZ #TigerStyle pic.twitter.com/VrDlRhGIBh
— Mizzou Wrestling (@MizzouWrestling) April 15, 2024
- Unfortunate news for Keegan O’Toole:
Update:
Keegan O’Toole will not compete at the 2024 Olympic Team Trials due to injury. #MIZ #TigerStyle pic.twitter.com/FqCmQ3e9c3
— Mizzou Wrestling (@MizzouWrestling) April 16, 2024
- Rob Summers, meet Truman the Tiger:
Finally got a chance to meet Truman! Can’t wait until my kids get a chance to meet him! #MIZ pic.twitter.com/L0164IM6xg
— Coach Rob Summers (@RobSummers33) April 16, 2024
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