Mizzou volleyball discusses new roster and upcoming season goals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Missouri volleyball held its media day on August 10, featuring head coach Dawn Sullivan and sophomore Paige Felder. The team is introducing several new players for the upcoming season and showcased their progress during the Black and Gold scrimmage at Hearnes Center. Sullivan highlighted strong performances from setter Nina Mandovic and back-row players Ainoah Cruz and Zoey Matias-Lopez. Felder expressed confidence and described the team's exciting dynamic with the new freshmen who have quickly integrated into the squad. The Tigers are preparing for their first exhibition against outside competition and look forward to a unique match at Wrigley Field against Nebraska later this season.
- •Missouri volleyball held media day on August 10.
- •The Black and Gold scrimmage offered the first look at the new roster.
- •Paige Felder is stepping into a leadership role in her sophomore season.
- •The team plans to face outside competition soon and will play at Wrigley Field.
- •Goals include making the SEC Tournament and contending for the championship.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Inside Mizzou Volleyball’s Media Day with Dawn Sullivan and Paige Felder
"With a roster filled with new faces, Sullivan and Felder break down what is ahead for the squad.
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