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Two members of the Missouri S&T swimming team have landed on the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America team for the 2007-08 season.
Two members of the Missouri S&T women's track and field team have been selected to the ESPN the Magazine academic all-district team for the recently completed 2008 season.
Read these stories and get caught up on all of Missouri S&T's sports action at http://sports.mst.edu/ .
Missouri S&T will have three representatives at the NCAA Division II Track & Field Championships next week in Walnut, Calif. Find out who they are at http://sports.mst.edu/index.html .
Missouri S&T's Jordan Henry cleared a height Saturday that no other pole vaulter wearing a Miner uniform ever had -- the 17-foot mark. Read the full story.
The M-Club at Missouri S&T held its annual awards banquet Wednesday night and two of the school's most celebrated student-athletes were named as the recipients of the Gale Bullman Awards. Ashton Gronewold and Kandi Wieberg earned the top awards at the event. More sports: http://sports.mst.edu/ .
Following last Tuesday's sign-ups for swim lessons, some openings remain in the 4:30-5 p.m. section and the 5-5:30 p.m. section. For more information contact Miner Swim Coach Doug Grooms at 341-6149 or email dougg@mst.edu.
The Lady Miners leading scorer, Tamara McCaskill, spent most of the first half during Saturday's NCAA Division II regional game against Quincy on the bench with two early fouls, and she only had two points at the break.
"We told her at half time, Tamara, you've got to go out there and light things up," said Missouri S&T coach Alan Eads.
In other sports news, Missouri S&T has some strong pole vaulters.
And Missouri S&T swimmers continue to do more than just tread water in Columbia.
UPDATE: The swimmers finish No. 2 in the nation.
Lady Miner basketball fans who want to reserve tickets in advance for the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional tournament this weekend in Springfield can do so in the Missouri S&T athletics office. Click here for more information.
For the first time since 1996, the Lady Miners are going to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Lady Miners earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament on Sunday (March 9) and will take on Michigan Tech in the first round of the Great Lakes Regional this Friday, March 14. The Lady Miners (22-6), seeded third in the region, will face off against the No. 6 seed Michigan Tech Huskies (23-7) on Friday, March 14, at Drury University in Springfield, Mo. Drury, the No. 1 seed in the region and the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament champion, is hosting the regional. More news to come at sports.mst.edu.
The Lady Miners came up short in their bid to capture a Great Lakes Valley Conference title, suffering a 79-67 loss Saturday to Northern Kentucky in the semifinals of the conference tournament in Springfield, Mo. Katie Bunge led the Lady Miners with 23 points, but Missouri S&T shot just 36.8 percent for the game and now awaits word tomorrow night on who its opponent will be in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional next week. Click here for more details.
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The Lady Miner basketball team tried to rally from a 19-point deficit in the first half Saturday, but saw the comeback effort fall short as sixth-ranked Drury handed Missouri S&T an 89-75 loss in Springfield, Mo. Read the full story, and other sports stories, at http://sports.mst.edu/.
Missouri S&T junior Jordan Henry continued his run of strong performances in the pole vault by winning the event Saturday at the Radio Shack Invitational at Missouri Southern State University, while Brandon Etzold had a strong showing in the 800-meters a few hundred miles north. Read the full story at your home for Missouri S&T sports.
The Lady Miners got their 10th victory in Great Lakes Valley Conference play Saturday, bouncing back from a tough loss Thursday to Drury to beat Rockhurst 69-55 before a good crowd at the Bullman Multi-Purpose Building. More at sports central.
Drury left town with two victories Thursday night. Read about the games at your online home for Missouri S&T sports.
Also, read up on Missouri S&T's new football recruits.
The Missouri S&T softball team will host a fundraiser Sunday evening at Pizza Inn on the eve of the start of the 2008 season. The event will run from 5-8 p.m. Sunday and the team will receive 20 percent of the proceeds made that night as well as any gratuities or donations. The Lady Miner players will be in attendance to serve the customers that night.
The Lady Miners, picked to finish third in the GLVC this season after making their first appearance in the NCAA Division II Tournament last year, start play Feb. 22 in Huntsville, Ala.
Missouri S&T men's and women's basketball teams will host Fort Leonard Wood Appreciation Day on Saturday, Feb. 9, an event that will be sponsored by Miner Corporate Club platinum member Forum Dental. All military personnel, active or retired, will be admitted free to the 1 p.m. doubleheader with Rockhurst University with a military identification card. A contingent of soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood is expected to be in attendance for the games that afternoon.
For more information on the games, contact the Missouri S&T athletics department at 341-4973.
For a time, it appeared that the Lady Miners' winning streak might fall one game short of the school record. But after outscoring Southern Illinois Edwardsville 28-14 over the final 14 minutes, the streak was a alive and well heading into weekend action at Quincy. Check Missouri S&T sports central for the latest.
The Lady Miner basketball team trailed 14th-ranked Northern Kentucky at halftime, but outscored the Norse 44-19 after the intermission and rolled to a 66-42 victory Saturday afternoon at the Bullman Multi-Purpose Building. The Lady Miners will try to continue their impressive winning streak Thursday.
The Lady Miners pushed their winning streak to eight games Thursday night as Tamara McCaskill and Katie Bunge both recorded double-doubles to lead Missouri S&T to a 76-65 victory over Bellarmine at the Bullman Multi-Purpose Building.
The Lady Miners got a career-high 26 points from Tamara McCaskill Saturday and were able to extend their winning streak to seven games with a 67-60 victory over Lewis in Romeoville, Ill.
Ashton Gronewold's senior season -- and career, for that matter -- have landed him a spot on the roster for the Valero Cactus Bowl, an NCAA Division II all-star game scheduled to take place Jan. 11, 2008 in Kingsville, Texas. UMR sports news here.
The Miners overcame a ragged first half Wednesday to beat Robert Morris-Springfield 78-69 at the Bullman Multi-Purpose Building. Read the full story and catch up on all UMR sports news here.
UMR swimmers did well in Little Rock over the weekend and the Lady Miners won in Indiana. Visit the sports site and read the full stories.
The Miners and Lady Miners both came away with victories Saturday, as the men's basketball team held off Robert Morris-Springfield by a 67-62 count and the Lady Miners rolled to their second straight win with a 90-67 victory over Saint Leo. Catch up on all of the UMR sports action at http://campus.mst.edu/sports/ .
The 2007-08 basketball season got started for the Miners on a high note Saturday, as UMR used a strong second half to pull away from Blackburn for a 73-53 win at the Bullman Multi-Purpose Building. Read the full story and get comprehensive coverage of UMR sports here.
A familiar sight to Miner football fans over the last four seasons has been one of Ashton Gronewold catching touchdown passes. The senior wideout , who is one of six players in NCAA Division II history with at least 50 touchdown receptions, scored three times in his final game as a Miner Saturday as the Miners knocked off Kentucky Wesleyan 49-21 in Owensboro, Ky. Click here for more sports.
Now that it's November, basketball season is drawing closer. UMR took on Southeast Missouri State in an exhibition contest Saturday night. Read up on all of the latest UMR sports news here.
UMR football and men's basketball games Saturday will be available on webcasts for fans to watch over the internet. UMR's football game at Tiffin University is being provided by B2Networks and will show the game live beginning at 12:20 p.m. Central time; the kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. Central. Meanwhile, the Miners' exhibition basketball game at Southeast Missouri State can be viewed through the Ohio Valley Conference's webcast of the game and can be viewed free of charge. Fans can access the game by clicking to the OVC's webcast page and will need Windows Media Player in order to watch the game. The webcast will begin at 7:15 p.m., for the 7:30 p.m. contest in Cape Girardeau. Click here for more details.
The latest members of the MSM-UMR Athletic Hall of Fame were inducted Saturday, a day on which the Miners rolled to a 48-10 win over Lincoln at Allgood-Bailey Stadium.
The Lady Miners will play their final home match of the season at 7 p.m. Tuesday against UMSL and two fans will have a chance to win a one-night stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Rolla. It will be "Scare the Competition Night," so fans are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costume to the game. One costumed male and one costumed female winner will be declared winners. For more, contact Heather Roberts at hroberts@umr.edu.
The Basketball Tip-Off Dinner is on November 5 at Matt's Steak House, 12200 Dillon Outer Dr. (NE of Hwy V, exit on I-44). Meet the coaches and members of the Miner and Lady Miner basketball teams during a reception at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a program. For tickets, call 341-4175.
The Miners got into the win column for Homecoming Saturday, as freshman quarterback Steve Watson threw five touchdown passes -- three to Ashton Gronewold -- and Jerome Miller ran for a career-high 137 yards to lead UMR to a 44-28 win over Central State at Allgood-Bailey Stadium.
The UMR Lady Miner Volleyball Team will give away 75 free Missouri S&T shirts (donated by Key Sport) during the home match with SIUE Friday, Oct. 19. The action starts at 7 p.m. As part of fan appreciation night, the team will also give away Lady Miner autographed cards to the first 500 fans and one lucky fan will win $50 worth of Key Sport Bucks. Go online for more UMR sports news.
For the second time in three days, the Miner soccer team ended up in an overtime contest -- and came away a winner. Daniel Stokes headed in Brandon Moore's corner kick with just under five minutes to play in the second overtime, giving UMR a 2-1 win over Indianapolis Sunday at the UMR Soccer Field. Catch up on all the sports news here.
The UMR volleyball team will kick off a Save Lids to Save Lives breast cancer awareness campaign at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, when the team takes on St. Joseph's College. Fans are asked to wear pink in support of the program.
Fans are also asked to collect pink Yoplait yogurt lids and bring them to any home volleyball game during the month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At the end of the month, the lids will be returned to Yoplait. The company has pledged tol donate 10 cents for each lid received to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.
The volleyball team will also be in action at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, which is Parent's Night, and at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, which is Boy and Girl Scout day. All Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will get into the game free.
Ashton Gronewold put up the best all-purpose yardage numbers in school history. Steve Watson had the third-highest passing yardage total ever for a Miner quarterback in his debut. But the numbers weren't enough to push the Miners to a victory Saturday night as Arkansas-Monticello rolled to a 45-28 win at Allgood-Bailey Stadium. Catch up on all of the UMR sports news.
The UMR cross country team is in the Top 25 for NCAA Division II. See sports.
The UMR football team got into the win column for the first time this year Saturday night, topping Wisconsin-Stout 28-10 at Allgood-Bailey Stadium. The Miners got 304 yards passing from Brad Guidry and 231 all-purpose yards from Ashton Gronewold. More sports.
Saturday is Fort Leonard Wood Appreciation Day at UMR. The cross country, volleyball and football teams will all host events. All individuals with military identification cards will admitted free to the volleyball match with nationally-ranked Rockhurst that gets underway at 3 p.m., as well as to Saturday night’s 6:30 p.m. football game with the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
A fireworks show during the halftime intermission of the football game will be included in the activities Saturday night. A group of at least 200 soldiers are expected to come to Rolla from the Fort Leonard Wood base for the games. More.
Opening weekend for UMR Volleyball is almost here. Friday, Sept. 7, is Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night. Faculty and staff will receive $1 off admission to the contest against Drury with a UMR ID. Free pizza and T-Shirts will be given to "serving" contest winners. Saturday, Sept. 8, is Military Appreciation Day. Admission is free with a military ID. Free pizza and T-shirts will be given away following a "hitting" contest.
Faculty and staff members will receive free admission to either the women's soccer match against Drury or the men's match with Drury Friday, Sept. 7. The women's game starts at 5 p.m. and the men's game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Both matches will be played at the UMR Soccer Field.
Missouri State scored on six of its nine first half possessions to build a huge lead and went on to beat UMR 62-17 Thursday night at Plaster Field. Read the full story.
You are invited to the UMR-Missouri State football game and tailgate party Thursday, Aug. 30. The tailgate party, hosted by the MSM-UMR Springfield Section, starts at 5:30 p.m. at BearFest Village, which is located just south of Plaster Sports Complex near the corner of Grand and National Avenue in Springfield. Park in lot 18, 24 or 38. Look for the tent with UMR signage. The game starts at 7 p.m. Tickets will be disbursed during the tailgate pary to those who pay in advance. The cost is $12 per person and includes admission to the game. Make checks payable to Kem Reed, agent, 4795 W. Farm Road 94, Springfield, MO, 65803, or RSVP as soon as possible to 417-833-8663, kem.reed@cityutilities.net.
After rallying from a 21-point deficit to draw even with Truman State in its season opener, UMR couldn't hold off the Bulldogs on a fourth down play early in the fourth quarter and then saw a last-ditch effort come up five yards short. Read the full story and catch up on the rest of the sports action online.
Come out to support UMR's soccer teams against Ashland University this Friday, August 24. The women start at 5 p.m. at the UMR Soccer Field and the men's game starts at 7:30 p.m.
UMR will open its 2007 football season Saturday and fans coming to the 6:30 p.m. game at Allgood-Bailey Stadium will have a pair of additional things to look forward to besides the football game. The first 300 fans in attendance wearing UMR apparel to the game against Truman State will receive a rally towel, courtesy of UMR Corporate Club sponsor Taco Bell, which is the game sponsor for Saturday’s contest. In addition, there will be a fireworks display at the stadium during the halftime intermission. The fireworks will be put on by the UMR department of rock mechanics and explosives engineering and sponsored by the UMR Corporate Club.
Tickets for the game are $8 for reserved seats and $5 for general admission. UMR students will receive free admission with a valid student I.D. Season tickets for the 2007 season are also on sale in the UMR athletics office.
More sports (including Volleyball news) is available online.
The inaugural season of volleyball at UMR is right around the corner and fans will get their first opportunity to see the team Monday night (Aug. 20) when the Lady Miners will hold their Silver and Gold intrasquad scrimmage at the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building.
The scrimmage will start at 7 p.m. and will be free of charge to the public. The team will also be available for autographs following the event. The full story is here .
The UMR Lady Miner Volleyball Team is looking for one or two individuals to be the voice of Lady Miner Volleyball at all 12 home games this fall. If you are interested contact Heather Roberts, assistant volleyball coach, at 341-4721 or hroberts@umr.edu . Or contact or John Kean, UMR sports information director at 341-4140 or jkean@umr.edu .
UMR's women's soccer team will be raising funds with a car wash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, in the parking lot of Kroger's. For more information, call 341-7032.
News on other UMR teams is available here.
Thomas McCormick, an outfielder for the UMR baseball team, was recently named most valuable player for the first half of the season in the Central Illinois Collegiate League.
Former UMR track and field standout Tyrone Smith is among the competitors at the 2007 Pan American Games taking place over the next two weeks in Rio De Janiero, Brazil.
For the second consecutive year, Bill Gaul has landed the top award on the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America team. The UMR senior was selected as the "Academic All-American of the Year" in the at-large category for the second year in succession. He was one of two members of the swimming team to be selected to the top academic team, as fellow senior Andy Shelley was named to the third team.
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