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
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.
- •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
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tiger Topspin: From Columbia to the World: Mizzou Tennis’ International Pipeline
"Missouri’s global recruiting roots goes back decades, creating a foundation for international rosters to take shape.
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