Mizzou volleyball prepares for exhibition against Drake on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Missouri volleyball is set to compete against Drake in an exhibition match on Saturday at Hearnes Center. The match presents an opportunity for the Tigers to evaluate their lineup, including players like Claire Morrissey and Kimani Johnson in new positions, and determine the starting setter between Sierra Dudley and Nina Mandovic. Additionally, Missouri's freshmen will seek to prove their readiness for college competition. The final score is secondary as the team focuses on finding chemistry and adjusting rotational strategies ahead of the regular season.
- •Missouri plays Drake in an exhibition match on Saturday.
- •Key evaluations include player rotations and chemistry.
- •Claire Morrissey and Kimani Johnson will play new positions.
- •Sierra Dudley and Nina Mandovic compete for starting setter role.
- •Freshmen aim to demonstrate they belong on the collegiate level.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — The Fifth Set: Five Questions, One Court: What Mizzou Needs From Drake Exhibition
"Mizzou's Drake exhibition offers five chances to test rotations, chemistry and newcomers.
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