Mizzou tennis prepares for fall schedule with new global roster
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Mizzou tennis is set to begin its fall season at the Husker Invitational from September 25-27. Under first-year head coach Robin Goodman, the team features a diverse roster with players from various countries, including Irina Anghel from Romania and Mariana Higuita Barraza from Colombia. Sophomore Alex Ackman is the only returning player. As the program seeks to establish a new identity, the coaching staff aims to blend different playing styles and cultures. The fall schedule also includes the Charlotte Invitational and the ITA Championships, with this season potentially laying the foundation for the team's future.
- •Mizzou tennis opens fall schedule on September 25 at the Husker Invitational.
- •First-year coach Robin Goodman oversees a diverse international roster.
- •Only returning player is Alex Ackman; nine new players join the team.
- •Team aims to blend different playing styles into a cohesive identity.
- •Upcoming events include the Charlotte Invitational and ITA Championships.
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