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Mizzou tennis welcomes international recruits for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Mizzou tennis welcomes international recruits for 2026-27 season
Summary

The Missouri tennis team is adding diverse talent for the 2026-27 season, featuring players from Colombia, Romania, Peru, Spain, and South Africa. Newcomers include Colombian freshman Mariana Higuita Barraza and Romanian freshman Irina Anghel. This international recruiting approach has historical roots at Mizzou, gaining traction since the early 2000s. With modern recruiting technology and experience in global competition, head coach Robin Goodman aims to continue building on the program's legacy.

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By the Numbers
  • •Missouri's roster includes players from five countries for 2026-27
  • •Mariana Higuita Barraza has a WTA doubles ranking of 850
  • •Irina Anghel enters with a career-high doubles ranking of 530
  • •Mizzou's international recruiting dates back more than two decades
  • •The program looks to develop athletes and students in a collegiate environment
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Missouri’s global recruiting roots goes back decades, creating a foundation for international rosters to take shape.

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