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Grizzly Softball splits double header with East Central

The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Softball team split a double header with East Central College in Union Friday. more

9/26/23

Grizzly Baseball to host prospect camp Oct. 1

Kadem Tharp, head coach of the Grizzly Baseball program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), will host a prospect camp for potential players Sunday, Oct. 1, at Lester White Field in Mountain Home, Arkansas. more

9/21/23

Grizzly Volleyball goes 3-2 at Wyo-Braska Classic

The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team posted a 3-2 record at the Wyo-Braska Classic this past weekend. more

9/21/23

Grizzly Softball posts 2-1-1 record this past weekend

The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Softball team posted a 2-1-1 record this past weekend. more

9/19/23

GRIZZLY PITCHER JORDYN FOLEY, Ozark, winds up her throw during Saturday’s fall home opener against the Mountain Home Diamonds club team at the Hilburn Sports Complex. The Grizzlies won both games of the double-header. (MSU-WP Photo)

Grizzly Softball 4-0 after opening weekend of fall season

The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Softball team got off to a fast start for its fall season, taking all four scheduled games this past weekend for an early 4-0 record. more

9/11/23

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, Inc./The Camden, Lunsford &amp; Sanfelippo Wealth Management Group is the presenting sponsor of the 28th annual Grizzly Golf Classic set for Oct. 2 at the West Plains Country Club. Above are Greg Camden, left, and Shane Lunsford, senior vice presidents of The Camden, Lunsford &amp; Sanfelippo Wealth Management Group. Pete Sanfelippo also is a member of the group.

Grizzly Golf Classic set for Oct. 2

The 28th annual Grizzly Golf Classic, presented by UBS Financial Services, Inc., /The Camden, Lunsford & Sanfelippo Wealth Management Group, will take place Oct. 2 at the West Plains Country Club. more

9/7/23

Grizzly Club Fall Picnic set for Sept. 20

Help Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) and the Grizzly Club celebrate the new athletic seasons by attending the annual Grizzly Club Fall Picnic at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the West Plains Civic Center exhibit hall. more

9/5/23

Westrock Orthodontics signs Ashton Judd for NIL deal

Westrock Orthodontics, a leading provider of orthodontic services in West Plains is excited to announce its NIL partnership with Ashton Judd of West Plains, a player on the University of Missouri Tigers Women’s Basketball team. more

8/31/23

KADEM THARP has been hired to build Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) first baseball team. Tharp comes to the university with 17 years of coaching experience, the last two of which were spent as head coach of the North Arkansas College Pioneers in Harrison.

MSU-WP hires first head coach for baseball program

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have hired the first head coach for the Grizzly Baseball program. more

8/31/23 | 1 comment

Grizzly Volleyball learns valuable lessons at 1st tournament of season

The season didn’t start as they had hoped, but the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team came home with some valuable lessons from its first tournament of the season. more

8/22/23

August 19, 2023 Helen Hull Jacobs wins the women’s title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championships

On a warm Sunday, August 19th, 1934, the world of tennis shifted its gaze towards the illustrious grass courts of the Forest Hills Stadium, New York, where the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championships were unfurling. This specific day was marked by excitement, hope, and sheer athleticism, as Helen Hull Jacobs stood on the precipice of tennis history. more

Chris Herbolsheimer | 8/18/23

New assistant coach joins Grizzly Basketball

Jared Phay, head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team, today announced the hiring of Michael Poindexter Jr. as his new assistant coach. more

8/18/23

West Plaines Volleyball team photo on August 10, 2023. Kevin White/Missouri State University

New era of Grizzly Volleyball begins, but goals remain the same

A new era of Grizzly Volleyball begins this fall at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), but the main goal for the team remains the same – to win a national championship. more

8/18/23

Grizzly Volleyball adds middle blocker to 2023-2024 team

Paty Figueiredo, head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team has announced the signing of a middle blocker from Texas. more

8/1/23

Annual Grizzly Volleyball alumni game set for Aug. 12

Area residents can get their first look at the 2023 Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Volleyball team in action at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, during the annual Grizzly Alumni Volleyball Game at the West Plains Civic Center arena. more

7/31/23

THESE 11 STUDENT-ATHLETES, along with the 2022 Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team, recently received academic honors from National Junior College Athletic Association. The volleyball team received a 2022-2023 Academic Team award, and the student-athletes were named to the 2022-2023 NJCAA All-Academic Team. Top row from left are first team honorees Morganne Aaron, Cabool; Ilana Assis, Chapadao do Ceu, Brazil; Sthefany Maximo, Uberlandia, Brazil; Trinity Elliott, Mountain Grove; Alana Moesch, Lajeado, Brazil; and second team honoree Alexis Shumpert, Mountain View. Bottom row, second team honoree Merrick Small, Ipswich, Australia; and third team honorees Dallas Clayton, Auckland, New Zealand; Gagi Gvalia, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Doga Kutlu, Ankara, Turkey; and Sterling White III, Chesapeake, Virginia. (Missouri State-West Plains Photos)

Grizzly Volleyball team, 11 student-athletes receive NJCAA academic honors

The 2022-2023 Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team and 11 student-athletes recently received academic honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). more

7/22/23

Members of the Missouri State University Board of Governors held a meeting Friday morning in the Magnolia Room at the West Plains Civic Center and heard presentations regarding enrollment projections and student recruitment, details of degree programs and student activities and involvement, and community outreach efforts at both the Springfield and West Plains campuses. MSU-WP Chancellor Dr. Dennis Lancaster, at the podium, gave an overview of recent developments at the West Plains campus, including the addition of a men's baseball program slated to begin in fall of 2024 (see story on right side of page) and grants used to expand the Terry “Bo” Pace Advanced Welding and Fabrication Technology Program. He also introduced a presentation given by members of the West Plains Campus Grizzly eSports Team. Watch the Quill next week for a detailed story about the meeting.

MSU Board of Governors hold meeting Fri. in West Plains

6/23/23

MSU-WP announces baseball to join Grizzly Athletics program

Missouri State University-West Plains has been approved by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) to offer men’s baseball beginning in fall 2024. more

6/23/23

Grizzly Basketball adds another player to 2023-2024 squad

Jared Phay, head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team, has signed Lionel Kumwimba for the 2023-2024 season. more

6/20/23