Athletics News

Rodeo Finishes Competitiono at CNFR
Rodeo Finishes Competitiono at CNFR

June 15, 2024

Casper, Wyo., (June 15, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College men’s rodeo team finished competition Saturday evening at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo.  Senior Ty Pope (Waverly, Kan.) led the team, becoming a three-time All-American for the program.

Men's Rodeo Finishes Third Go-Round Performances at CNFR
Men's Rodeo Finishes Third Go-Round Performances at CNFR

June 14, 2024

Casper, Wyo., (June 14, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College men’s rodeo team finished third round performances at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., Thursday evening.

Three Rodeo Performances Thursday At CNFR
Three Rodeo Performances Thursday At CNFR

June 13, 2024

Casper, Wyo., (June 13, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College men’s rodeo team continued competition at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., Wednesday evening, with three third go-round performances.

Noah Cotterman Announced as New Men's Volleyball Head Coach
Noah Cotterman Announced as New Men's Volleyball Head Coach

June 12, 2024

Marshall, Mo., (June 12, 2024)- Missouri Valley College Athletic Director Mike Machholz announces the hiring of Noah Cotterman as the new Head Coach for the men’s volleyball program.

Men's Rodeo Competes Through Second Go-Rounds at CNFR
Men's Rodeo Competes Through Second Go-Rounds at CNFR

June 11, 2024

Casper, Wyo., (June 11, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College men’s rodeo team has been competing since Sunday at the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., and have wrapped up performances through the second go-rounds.

Men's Rodeo Ready for Competition at College National Finals Rodeo
Men's Rodeo Ready for Competition at College National Finals Rodeo

June 07, 2024

Casper, Wyo., (June 7, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College men’s rodeo team will open competition this weekend at the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., which begins Sunday and lasts through June 15.

Nicole Murphy Named New Women's Volleyball Head Coach
Nicole Murphy Named New Women's Volleyball Head Coach

June 04, 2024

Marshall, Mo., (June 4, 2024)- Missouri Valley College Athletic Director Mike Machholz announces the hiring of Nicole Murphy as the new head coach for the women’s volleyball program.

Men's Rodeo Receive Position Draws for 2024 CNFR
Men's Rodeo Receive Position Draws for 2024 CNFR

June 03, 2024

Marshall, Mo., (June 3, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College men’s rodeo team is less than one week away from the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., with position draws for the first three go-rounds released over the weekend.  All performance times listed are set to local time in Casper, Wyo.

Spring NAIA Scholar Athletes Recognized, New Department Record Set
Spring NAIA Scholar Athletes Recognized, New Department Record Set

May 23, 2024

Marshall, Mo., (May 23, 2024)- Missouri Valley College spring athletic teams have produced 40 Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athletes for the 2024 spring sports season spread across 11 separate programs.  Softball produced the most scholar athletes of the spring season, with 11 student-athletes recognized.  A combined 115 student-athletes were recognized with the award for the 2023-24 academic year, setting a new record department record.

Athletic Department Announces Hiring of New Dance Coach
Athletic Department Announces Hiring of New Dance Coach

May 22, 2024

Marshall, Mo., (May 22, 2024)- Missouri Valley College Athletic Director Mike Machholz announces the hiring of Mallory Kissinger as the new Head Coach for the dance program.

Softball Suffers Conference Tournament Loss to Grand View
Softball Suffers Conference Tournament Loss to Grand View

May 05, 2024

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, (May 5, 2024)- The No. 7 seed Missouri Valley College softball team continued play at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Postseason Tournament Sunday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, taking on No. 5 seed Grand View (Iowa) in an elimination game.  Missouri Valley fell by a final score of 5-0.

Track and Field Competes at the Heart Outdoor Championship
Track and Field Competes at the Heart Outdoor Championship

May 04, 2024

Baldwin City, Kan., (May 4, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College track and field teams traveled to Baldwin City, Kan., to compete at the 2024 Heart Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championship, Presented by WinWon Technologies, Friday and Saturday. The men’s team was led by Freshman Joseph Lepak who finished third in the javelin throw. The women’s team was led by Sophomore Federica Gammarota who finished fourth in the 400 meter hurdles. Four Vikings earned Heart All-Conference status, Joseph Lepak earned 3rd Team All-Conference and Chase Buford, Federica Gammarota and Jozelynn Bostick earned Honorable Mention All-Conference.

Softball Tops MidAmerica Nazarene, Advance in Conference Tournament
Softball Tops MidAmerica Nazarene, Advance in Conference Tournament

May 04, 2024

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, (May 4, 2024)- The No. 7 seed Missouri Valley College softball team continued play at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Postseason Tournament Saturday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  The Vikings opened with a 5-0 loss to No. 3 seed Benedictine (Kan.), but bounce back to earn a shutout win over No. 4 seed MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.), 7-0.