Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings.
Missouri junior gymnast Hannah Horton extended a program streak to three years with a Tiger being named the Southeastern Conference Specialist of the Year, the conference announed Wednesday. In addition to Horton, nine other Tigers were named to the All-SEC team.
The mark of 10 total athletes sets the conference record for the most All-SEC members in a single year. In addition to Horton, Ayla Acevedo, Kimarra Echols, Makayla Green, Kennedy Griffin, Olivia Kelly, Addison Lawrence, Kaia Tanskanen, Maiya Terry and Elise Tisler made the All-SEC team.Horton is coming off a showing in the SEC Championship where she earned the vault runner-up title with a score of 9.950. Horton also was an elite floor performer for Missouri all season, earning a score of 9.925 or better on eight of her first 10 floor performances of the season. Against Auburn, Horton earned scores of 9.900 on both vault and floor.Horton was one of three gymnasts to earn the Specialist award for this season, being joined by Skye Blakely of Florida and Kaliya Lincoln of LSU. Horton and the rest of the Tigers will compete in the NCAA Championship, beginning in Round 2 of the Lexington Regional at noon Friday.The Chicago Cubs announced they'll be hosting their first Mizzou Day on July 20. A Missouri-Cubs crossover hat can be purchased with a promotional ticket offer. Use the link below for the special ticket offer, which includes a Mizzou co-branded Cubs hat! Purchase your ticket today! 🧢Missouri basketball center Shawn Phillips Jr. said goodbye to the program in an Instagram post. He's exhausted his eligibility. Missouri Swim and Dive competed in Day 1 of the NCAA Men's Championships in the 200-yard medley relay. The Tigers will be busy Thursday. The Tigers wrap up the first day of the NCAA Championships with a time of 1:24.33 in the 200-yard medley relay.Day 2 of the Men's NCAA Championships at the McAuley Aquat Center in Atlanta on ESPN+ - Prelims at 9 a.m., Finals at 5 p.m."I remember just seeing, just such a gifted athlete, man. I mean, once that stride gets going, there was no catching him.”Joey Van Zummeren is the lead writer for Missouri Tigers on SI, covering the Tigers since 2023. He also has experience reporting on the Green Bay Packers and high school sports. A Belleville, Ill., native, he joined Missouri Tigers On SI as an intern in 2023.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mizzou Gymnastics NCAA Championships Seed Revealed: The BuzzThe Tigers received their regional assignment and matchups as they look to improve on a third-place finish from a year ago
Read more »
Notes, Observations from Mizzou's 2026 NFL Pro DayRepresentatives from all 32 NFL teams were in Columbia to evaluate Missouri's draft prospects.
Read more »
Miley Cyrus thanks 'Hannah Montana' fans with Disney+ 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special'Lainey Wilson, JoJo Siwa, Jason Earles and Cody Linley share how special Disney Channel's 'Hannah Montana' is to them.
Read more »
Miley Cyrus thanks 'Hannah Montana' fans with Disney+ 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special'Lainey Wilson, JoJo Siwa, Jason Earles and Cody Linley share how special Disney Channel's 'Hannah Montana' is to them.
Read more »
Miley Cyrus thanks 'Hannah Montana' fans with Disney+ 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special'Lainey Wilson, JoJo Siwa, Jason Earles and Cody Linley share how special Disney Channel's 'Hannah Montana' is to them.
Read more »
Mizzou Softball Makes Quick Work of SIUE in Run-Rule ShutoutCierra Harrison threw a five-inning no-hitter, while Stefania Abruscato's bat stayed hot in Edwardsville.
Read more »