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Women's Grizzly Volleyball team surrounding their team mates who signed letters of intent.
Two Grizzly Volleyball players sign with new teams

May 06, 2026

Two sophomore members of the 2025 Grizzly Volleyball team at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have signed with their new teams at four-year institutions.

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Grizzly Athletics to Host College Rodeo

May 01, 2026

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced that Grizzly Athletics will host a college rodeo in October 2026, marking a significant milestone for the university’s rodeo program.

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Annual Grizzly Athletics All Sports Banquet set for April 28

April 07, 2026

Awards and accolades will abound at the annual Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Athletics All Sports Banquet, set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in the exhibit hall of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.

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Grizzly basketball coaching candidates to be interviewed April 6-7

April 02, 2026

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains will interview three candidates for the men’s basketball head coaching position next week following the departure of Jared Phay, Director of Grizzly Athletics Rachel Peterson announced today.

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Recipients of Missouri State University Foundation athletic scholarships at MSU-WP announced

December 17, 2025

WEST PLAINS, Mo.- Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded donor-funded athletic scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to students for the current academic year.

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Nomination period open for Grizzly Athletics Hall of Fame

December 12, 2025

Members of the Grizzly Athletics Hall of Fame selection committee at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) invite area fans to submit nominations for honorees.

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Bo Pace Grizzly Golf Classic set for Oct. 13

September 04, 2025

The annual Bo Pace Grizzly Golf Classic, will take place Oct. 13 at the West Plains Country Club.

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Annual Grizzly Club Picnic & community welcome to Chancellor Mulligan, Sept. 17

August 18, 2025

Annual Grizzly Club Picnic and special community welcome to MSU-WP Chancellor Zora Mulligan set for Sept. 17

Annual Grizzly Athletics All Sports Banquet set for April 29
Annual Grizzly Athletics All Sports Banquet set for April 29

April 08, 2025

Awards and accolades will abound at the annual Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Athletics All Sports Banquet, set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in the exhibit hall of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.

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Recipients of MSU Foundation Athletic Scholarships at MSU-WP Announced

December 09, 2024

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded donor-funded athletic scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to student athletes for the current academic year.

Grizzlies Victorious in Five-Set Battle.
Grizzlies Victorious in Five-Set Battle.

November 02, 2024

Missouri State University-West Plains edged out Mineral Area College in a thrilling five-set battle

Make plans to attend the Grizzly Club's annual Fall Picnic Sept. 4 at the West Plains Civic Center. (MSU-WP Photo)
Grizzly Club Fall Picnic set for September 4

August 28, 2024

Help Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) and the Grizzly Club celebrate the new athletic seasons by attending the annual Grizzly Club Fall Picnic at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the West Plains Civic Center exhibit hall.

Congratulations to these student-athletes and the Grizzly Volleyball team for their NJCAA academic awards! (MSU-WP Photos)
Grizzly Volleyball team, 14 student-athletes receive NJCAA academic honors

August 13, 2024

The 2023-2024 Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team and 14 student-athletes recently received academic honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

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Rachel Peterson named director of Grizzly Athletics

July 08, 2024

A familiar face has been tapped to helm the Grizzly Athletics department at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP).

Several camps hosted by the Grizzly Volleyball team are scheduled for July.
Grizzly Volleyball camps set for July

April 15, 2024

Officials with the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team will offer several camps this summer for those interested in learning how to play volleyball, as well as those who want to hone their skills.

Annual Grizzly Athletics All Sports Banquet set for April 22
Annual Grizzly Athletics All Sports Banquet set for April 22

March 20, 2024

Awards and accolades will abound at the annual Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Athletics All Sports Banquet, set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, in the exhibit hall of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.